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First Step Learning Center

5641 SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL AVE, Dallas, TX 75235-7207

Operation number:
535928
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dallas
Capacity:
365
License effective:
December 1, 1998
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2143528608
Email:
Wendymireault@aol.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 24 available inspections for First Step Learning Center from August 23, 2021 through December 22, 2025.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 30, 2024 and involved facility condition.

Five later inspections, from May 12, 2025 through December 22, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
24

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

24 total inspections vs 11 local median in 75235

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.58
Local median
0.36

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
27%

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: Other violations
Report finding
During the inspection, it was observed that caregivers were engaged in washing dishes and mopping the floor while children were seated at a kidney-shaped table and appearing to fall asleep. This situation was addressed and corrected during the inspection process.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
Official code
746.1203(3)(C)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection, it was observed that several classrooms contained bleach, cleaning supplies, and air freshener within reach of children. This was corrected at inspection. The items were moved to a higher shelf or locked cabinet.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A bucket of mop water was observed in a children's bathroom, providing direct access to its contents. This was corrected at inspection. The bucket was empited.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3701(9)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Caregiver did not wash her hands after assiting a child in the restroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
Official code
746.3415(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
6 of infant cribs inspected had loose fitting sheets on the mattress.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
A parent of a child in care notified the staff about concerns over a possible injury the child may have sustained while in care. However, the staff did not notify licensing of the possible injury that may have placed a child at risk of harm.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 29, 2024
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The staff did not request the identification of an individual when arrived to pick up a child and the individual had never been to the center before.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
Official code
746.4103(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Fourteen infant feeding instruction reviewed had not been updated within the required time frame.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During a inspection staff member was present prior to receiving their background check determination. This was corrected at inspection when the staff member was asked to leave.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 25, 2023
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: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. It was determined that the morning caregiver failed to notify the evening caregiver of the child incident before parent pick up.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
Official code
746.1203(10)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation did not notify the parent upon pick when their child had an injury.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
When reviewing personnel files 11 of the11 files reviewed were missing the 24 hours of annual training as required.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During an inspection, children were seated at a table in bucket chairs equipped with safety straps, however, neither of the children had the safety straps fastened.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A chair used to feed infants/toddlers at a table did not have the required safety strap. The chair was in use at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407