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My First Step Child Care & Development Center

807 MOZELLE ST, Pharr, TX 78577-7374

Operation number:
1694780
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hidalgo
Capacity:
85
License effective:
March 10, 2020
Hours:
07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9567870944
Email:
belgar_ccs19@yahoo.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

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

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for My First Step Child Care & Development Center from August 26, 2021 through January 6, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 4, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio.

Three later inspections, from February 6, 2025 through January 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 8 local median in 78577

Compared to 51 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
30%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.33

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The toddler classroom was out of ratio there were 12 children with 1 caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the toddler classroom making the classroom come to ratio.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
In the infant rooms one of the mats was not labeled with the childs name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the mat.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Staff files were reviewed and 2 out of the 4 staff files were missing trainings in the following training topics. * Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. * Administering medication. * Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
During inspection it was observed the ATTENTION PARENTS required posting was not posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director posted the ATTENTION PARENTS letter in the entrance of the center.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
Official code
746.401(7)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During inspection it was observed the most recent fire inspection was not posted.
Correction deadline
March 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Official code
746.801(11)