First Step Learning Center

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 7 cited deficiencies for First Step Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 5 Medium High).

Records list 10 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2025-12-22.

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

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Full citation history from HHSC (14)

• 2024-12-30 · 746.3701(9) · High

  Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-12-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  A bucket of mop water was observed in a children's bathroom, providing direct access to its contents. This was corrected at inspection. The bucket was empited.

• 2024-12-30 · 746.1203(3)(C) · Medium High

  Janitorial duties

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-12-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  During the inspection, it was observed that caregivers were engaged in washing dishes and mopping the floor while children were seated at a kidney-shaped table and appearing to fall asleep. This situation was addressed and corrected during the inspection process.

• 2024-12-30 · 746.3701 · Medium High

  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-12-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  During the inspection, it was observed that several classrooms contained bleach, cleaning supplies, and air freshener within reach of children. This was corrected at inspection. The items were moved to a higher shelf or locked cabinet.

• 2024-12-30 · 746.3415(5) · Medium High

  Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-12-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  Caregiver did not wash her hands after assiting a child in the restroom.

• 2024-03-12 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High

  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  6 of infant cribs inspected had loose fitting sheets on the mattress.

• 2023-12-01 · 746.305(a)(6) · High

  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-20. Correction verified: 2024-02-29.

  A parent of a child in care notified the staff about concerns over a possible injury the child may have sustained while in care. However, the staff did not notify licensing of the possible injury that may have placed a child at risk of harm.

• 2023-11-02 · 746.4103(b) · Medium High

  Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-21. Correction verified: 2023-12-01.

  The staff did not request the identification of an individual when arrived to pick up a child and the individual had never been to the center before.

• 2023-05-08 · 746.2421(b) · Medium

  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-12. Correction verified: 2023-05-25.

  Fourteen infant feeding instruction reviewed had not been updated within the required time frame.

• 2023-05-08 · 745.641 · High

  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-08. Correction verified: 2023-05-25.

  During a inspection staff member was present prior to receiving their background check determination. This was corrected at inspection when the staff member was asked to leave.

• 2023-04-18 · 746.1203(10) · Medium High

  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-21. Correction verified: 2023-06-29.

  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. It was determined that the morning caregiver failed to notify the evening caregiver of the child incident before parent pick up.

• 2023-04-18 · 746.307(c) · Medium

  Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-21. Correction verified: 2023-06-28.

  The operation did not notify the parent upon pick when their child had an injury.

• 2022-05-12 · 746.1301(5)(A) · Medium High

  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-26. Correction verified: 2022-06-09.

  When reviewing personnel files 11 of the11 files reviewed were missing the 24 hours of annual training as required.

• 2022-01-12 · 746.4501(b) · Medium

  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-01-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  During an inspection, children were seated at a table in bucket chairs equipped with safety straps, however, neither of the children had the safety straps fastened.

• 2021-12-07 · 746.2407 · Medium High

  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  A chair used to feed infants/toddlers at a table did not have the required safety strap. The chair was in use at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection.