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Texas HHSC records list 9 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 18, 2026.
The same records list 9 cited deficiencies dated February 15, 2024 to August 18, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 4 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 7 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 7 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 9 cited deficiencies for First Step Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 4 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 9 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-18.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 2 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 2 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| 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.
2026-08-18 · 746.1309(c) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
3 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have an hour of child maltreatment training in the training period reviewed. This was corrected at inspection when 2 of the staff members used the current training period child maltreatment training.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-25
2025-10-16 · 746.2419(8) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
In one of the infant rooms, the handwashing sink was being used for washing bottles. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver and director were informed that the handwashing can't be used for bottles and the bottles were taken to the kitchen.
Corrected at inspection
2025-10-16 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child had a food allergy plan that was signed by the physician, but not the child's parent.
Correction date recorded: 2025-10-23
2026-08-18 · 746.1309(c) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-25. Correction verified: 2026-08-18.
3 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have an hour of child maltreatment training in the training period reviewed. This was corrected at inspection when 2 of the staff members used the current training period child maltreatment training.
2025-10-16 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-23. Correction verified: 2025-10-16.
One child had a food allergy plan that was signed by the physician, but not the child's parent.
2025-10-16 · 746.2419(8) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-10-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
In one of the infant rooms, the handwashing sink was being used for washing bottles. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver and director were informed that the handwashing can't be used for bottles and the bottles were taken to the kitchen.
2025-01-15 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-29. Correction verified: 2025-01-27.
One caregiver was missing eight hours of annual training and the required training topics, and five caregivers were missing the required training topics.
2025-01-15 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-22. Correction verified: 2025-01-21.
The director was missing training in the following required topics: SIDs and shaken baby, abuse and neglect, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to allergic reactions, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
2025-01-15 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-22. Correction verified: 2025-01-15.
Two caregivers who had been hired after September of 2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
2024-04-17 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-17. Correction verified: 2024-04-25.
A caregiver stated she had 13 children in care and it was determined she had 15 children in care.
2024-04-11 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-15. Correction verified: 2024-04-17.
Based on video footage viewed of the incident, it was determined the caregiver was not properly supervising the children. The caregiver was observed with her back to the children just prior to when the incident occurred.
2024-02-15 · 746.301(2) · Medium
Notification of Change in Space
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation changed 2 infant classroom to classrooms that were utilized by Toddlers and did not notify Child Care Regulation. In addition, the operation is not utilizing 3 classrooms that are counted towards the capacity. One classroom has paint stored on the counter and no furniture in the classroom. Another classroom was utilized as storage. The 3rd classroom was changed to a teacher lounge. I reviewed with the Director Child Care Regulation's required notifications. During the inspection, the classrooms were remeasured and a new permit will be generated to reflect the changes.
2023-02-17 · 746.709 · Low
Incident/Illness Report Form Storage
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-10. Correction verified: 2023-03-06.
The operation did not have incident reports for injuries that were known to have occurred with children in care.
2023-02-17 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-24. Correction verified: 2023-03-06.
While reviewing video footage at the operation it was seen that the supervision of children was not ensured when the caregivers ran out the room and children started walking out of the open door.
2023-02-17 · 746.405(4) · Medium
Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers- Local Licensing Office Phone Number
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
While doing a walk through at the operation there was not a local Licensing office telephone number posted for parents to see. This was corrected at the inspection when contact numbers were posted on the parent board.
2023-02-10 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-24. Correction verified: 2023-02-15.
While walking the outdoor play area there was not 6 inches of loose fill present underneath the slides.
2022-12-01 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-15. Correction verified: 2022-12-16.
Observed 10 staff files. All 10 files were missing SIDS/Shaken baby, Admin medication, food allergy, and hazardous material training.
2022-12-01 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-12-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Observed an infant sitting in a highchair without being strapped into the seat. It was corrected when the infant was taken out of the highchair.
2022-12-01 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-15. Correction verified: 2022-12-16.
Observed 10 children's files. 2 out of 10 files were missing immunizations.
2022-12-01 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-05. Correction verified: 2022-12-05.
Observed the legs on playground equipment exposed which is a tripping hazard.
2022-10-10 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-10-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Observed 2 infants sitting in highchairs and were not strapped in the chair. This was corrected when the caregivers strapped the children in.
2022-10-08 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-10. Correction verified: 2022-10-13.
A child was able to leave the gated area and run towards the road and down the sidwalk before a ex-employee caught the child. The caregiver who was in charge at the time, was not aware the child left the playground until another caregiver informed them.
2022-10-08 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-10-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During interviews it was found that a caregiver took two children inside, leaving 11 kids outside with one caregiver and the childrens ages were 1 year-2 years old. The specified age group was 18-23 months old. One caregiver can only have 9 children by themself at this age group. Another caregiver asked the caregiver when coming back outside to watch their group of children which left the 1-2 year old classroom out of ratio for longer period of time.
2022-04-13 · 746.4751(a) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-03. Correction verified: 2022-05-13.
The edges around the concrete basketball court slab was found to be a tripping hazard on the playground.
2022-02-09 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-01. Correction verified: 2022-03-04.
During the course of the investigation, it was found that a caregiver caused bodily injury to a child by forcefully grabbing, dragging, yelling at the child, and tossing the child to the ground in anger.
2022-02-09 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-01. Correction verified: 2022-03-04.
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=224091
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.