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First Steps Daycare

12904 STATE HIGHWAY 155 S, Tyler, TX 75703-6541

Operation number:
1751110
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Smith
Capacity:
34
License effective:
March 9, 2023
Hours:
06:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9036302248
Email:
drnannycp@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 26 available inspections for First Steps Daycare from August 19, 2022 through July 31, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 3, 2025 and involved sleep safety.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Five later inspections, from September 5, 2025 through July 31, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
26

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

26 total inspections vs 12 local median in 75703

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.62
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.6

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: Sleep safety
Report finding
During a walk through of the building while on the playground, it was observed a 6 month old sleeping in a swing. This was brought to both the director and caregivers attention and corrected while Licensing was present.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has been found to be deficient. Neglectful supervision occurred when two children were found outside of the operation. One student was found near the roadway by a passer byer and the other by a local officer.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has been found to be deficient. The operation only reported one student being left unsupervised while knowing about the second student who was found on the back steps.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
Official code
746.4813(c)
View official report
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Official code
746.503
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
746.605(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During a review of the operations first aid kit, it was observed items missing for their first aid kit. This was soon corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During inspection it was observed that both classrooms had disinfecting wipes within the reach of the children. The caregivers placed the wipes in a safe place during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There were two rooms with children napping with one caregiver in each room supervising as required. There was not an extra person in the building as required for ratios.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Official code
746.1613(a)(5)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Official code
746.2206(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Official code
746.5535(a)(1)