First Step Learning Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Desoto / Dallas / 75115
Street address: 335 S Hampton Rd
Phone: (972) 230-8100
Capacity: 136
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 9, 2002
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 12 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated February 11, 2026.

The same records list 7 cited deficiencies dated February 2, 2024 to January 15, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 6 Medium High, 1 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 5 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 5 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 7 cited deficiencies for First Step Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (6 Medium High, 1 Medium).

Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-02-11.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	0
Medium High	6
Medium	1
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

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

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-01-15 · 746.5207(b) · Medium High

Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-29

2026-01-15 · 746.1311(a) · Medium

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-29

2026-01-15 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-29

Full citation history from HHSC (16)

2026-01-15 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-29. Correction verified: 2026-02-11.
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
2026-01-15 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-29. Correction verified: 2026-02-11.
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
2026-01-15 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-29. Correction verified: 2026-02-11.
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
2026-01-15 · 746.5207(b) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-29. Correction verified: 2026-02-11.
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
2025-01-30 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-21. Correction verified: 2025-03-06.
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
2025-01-30 · 746.2415(a)(1) · Medium High
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-01-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
2024-02-02 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants ages 4-16 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 3. An additional caregiver was placed in the classroom bringing the class into compliance.
2023-03-14 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-17. Correction verified: 2023-03-27.
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 7 children ages 9-19 months. The specified age group for the room was 12-17 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children.
2023-02-10 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-03. Correction verified: 2023-03-14.
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
2023-02-06 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-03. Correction verified: 2023-02-13.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
2021-11-29 · 746.311(b) · Medium
Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-17.
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
2021-11-23 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The infant room was observed with 5 children ages 2 months-15 months. The room was out of ratio by 1 child. The school age room was observed with 28 children ages 6-12. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the inspection one infant was moved to another room which brought the infant room into compliance. During the inspection another caregiver was placed in the school age room bringing the room into compliance.
2021-11-17 · 745.635(2) · High
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-17. Correction verified: 2021-11-23.
The operation had a caregiver present with direct access to children after receiving an notice from the CBCU stating that he was ineligible to be at the operation. The staff member was immediately sent home from the operation.
2021-11-17 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One infant under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in his crib with a blanket. The caregiver removed the blanket during the monitoring.
2021-11-17 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-05. Correction verified: 2022-01-13.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was able to exit their classroom and walk to the outdoor play area unsupervised.
2021-11-17 · 746.1305(a)(5) · Medium
Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-16. Correction verified: 2021-12-22.
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=198311

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.