Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.47
- Local median
- 0.38
First Step Learning Center
335 S HAMPTON RD, Desoto, TX 75115-5745
- Operation number:
- 813204
- 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:
- 136
- License effective:
- January 9, 2002
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9722308100
- Email:
- firststeplearningcenter335@gmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 38 available inspections for First Step Learning Center from July 31, 2021 through February 11, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 15, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 38
- Recorded violations
- 18
- Higher-concern violations
- 15
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
38 total inspections vs 15 local median in 75115
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 26%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.4
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 30, 2025January 15, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
- Correction deadline
- January 29, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
- Correction deadline
- January 29, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(d)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
- Correction deadline
- January 29, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
- Official code
- 746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
- Correction deadline
- January 29, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
- Official code
- 746.5207(b)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
- Official code
- 746.2415(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
- Correction deadline
- February 21, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 6, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- One caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants ages 4-16 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 3. An additional caregiver was placed in the classroom bringing the class into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 7 children ages 9-19 months. The specified age group for the room was 12-17 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children.
- Correction deadline
- March 17, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
- Correction deadline
- March 3, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 14, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
- Official code
- 746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
- Correction deadline
- March 3, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
- Official code
- 746.5101(a)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
- Correction deadline
- November 29, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 17, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.311(b) - Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
- Official code
- 746.311(b)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- The infant room was observed with 5 children ages 2 months-15 months. The room was out of ratio by 1 child. The school age room was observed with 28 children ages 6-12. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the inspection one infant was moved to another room which brought the infant room into compliance. During the inspection another caregiver was placed in the school age room bringing the room into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- One infant under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in his crib with a blanket. The caregiver removed the blanket during the monitoring.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operation had a caregiver present with direct access to children after receiving an notice from the CBCU stating that he was ineligible to be at the operation. The staff member was immediately sent home from the operation.
- Correction deadline
- November 17, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 23, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
- Official code
- 745.635(2)
Medium concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
- Correction deadline
- December 16, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 22, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1305(a)(5) - Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
- Official code
- 746.1305(a)(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was able to exit their classroom and walk to the outdoor play area unsupervised.
- Correction deadline
- January 5, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 13, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver hit a child in care.
- Correction deadline
- August 23, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 3, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
- Official code
- 746.2805(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Report situation placing child at risk - This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report an incident to HHSC Child Care Regulation that occurred at the operation in a timely manner.
- Correction deadline
- August 23, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 3, 2021
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)