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First Steps Learning Center

4519 PAREDES LINE RD, Brownsville, TX 78526-1293

Operation number:
1730010
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Cameron
Capacity:
100
License effective:
June 8, 2022
Hours:
06:30 AM-08:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9565257245
Email:
firststepslc1@gmail.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 18 available inspections for First Steps Learning Center from December 22, 2021 through May 13, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 20, 2025 and involved background screening.

Seven later inspections, from August 21, 2025 through May 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
18

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78526

Compared to 30 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.44
Local median
0.41

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
11%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
11%
Local median
25%

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: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information gained during the investigation, an employee at the operation told a child "You got a problem with Me? You don't like me? I don't like you either."
Correction deadline
September 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information gained during the investigation caregivers yell at children in care.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A caregiver in the infant room used an IPAD to play Mickey Mouse Club House for a 12 month old infant.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, children are not allowed to play outdoors when they misbehave.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
Official code
746.2805(9)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the investigation, it was found that a new employee was allowed to have contact with children before receiving the background check results.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The double doors in the transportation vehicle do not open and are not maintained at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Official code
746.5603(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used for transportation has not been serviced. Last serviced on 11/2020.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Name of caregiver giving medication to the child did not have the full name of the employee. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as full name of employee giving medication was updated.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
Official code
746.3805(c)(4)