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First Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse

4900 FALCON LANDING BLVD, Katy, TX 77494-2652

Operation number:
1548182
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Fort Bend
Capacity:
219
License effective:
September 29, 2014
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2816987234
Email:
info@discovery-schoolhouse.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 30 available inspections for First Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse from November 10, 2021 through October 27, 2025.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on October 27, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
30

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

30 total inspections vs 11 local median in 77494

Compared to 55 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.43
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
36%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.62

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit cabinet was review. Four items were found to be expired since 2024.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Official code
746.4003(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since year of 2024.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
A total of ten children files were review; Ten out of ten children files were missing the parental right form 2987 in their respective folders.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Official code
746.503
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation failed to conduct 4 severe weather drills for a calendar year. The last drill was conducted in January 2024.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Official code
746.5205(2)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
1 of 4 vans observed was missing multiple items in their first aid kit. ** Director gathered and placed missing items into the kit during the inspection. **
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
746.5617(a)(6)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The caregiver placed a 16 month-old child that refused to sleep in a restrictive device.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2905(2)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
A parent was not notified of a bruise their child sustained while in care.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The mulch on the large playground was not at the proper depth of 9 inches. The mulch was gathered under the bottom of the plsy structure.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Official code
746.4907(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A health inspection was last completed on 08.05.21.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
An eight year old child was observed in a classroom unsupervised at inspection.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Parents are not entering the operation as a covid precaution. Note: directo/ownerr stated parents will resume drop off/pick up within the facility on 06.06.22.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Official code
746.201(7)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A two year old child was left unsupervised on the playground for less than five minutes.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A 16 month old was left unattended on the playground for a few minutes.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)