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First Step Learning Center

701 NORWOOD LN, Hearne, TX 77859-2945

Operation number:
826929
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Robertson
Capacity:
120
License effective:
October 1, 2003
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9792805588
Email:
melissafslc@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 27 available inspections for First Step Learning Center from September 20, 2021 through August 18, 2026.

12 inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 16, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

Two later inspections, from December 23, 2025 through August 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
27

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

27 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.81
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
37%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child had a food allergy plan that was signed by the physician, but not the child's parent.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
In one of the infant rooms, the handwashing sink was being used for washing bottles. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver and director were informed that the handwashing can't be used for bottles and the bottles were taken to the kitchen.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver was missing eight hours of annual training and the required training topics, and five caregivers were missing the required training topics.
Correction deadline
January 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director was missing training in the following required topics: SIDs and shaken baby, abuse and neglect, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to allergic reactions, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two caregivers who had been hired after September of 2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.901(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver stated she had 13 children in care and it was determined she had 15 children in care.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on video footage viewed of the incident, it was determined the caregiver was not properly supervising the children. The caregiver was observed with her back to the children just prior to when the incident occurred.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2024
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation changed 2 infant classroom to classrooms that were utilized by Toddlers and did not notify Child Care Regulation. In addition, the operation is not utilizing 3 classrooms that are counted towards the capacity. One classroom has paint stored on the counter and no furniture in the classroom. Another classroom was utilized as storage. The 3rd classroom was changed to a teacher lounge. I reviewed with the Director Child Care Regulation's required notifications. During the inspection, the classrooms were remeasured and a new permit will be generated to reflect the changes.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
While doing a walk through at the operation there was not a local Licensing office telephone number posted for parents to see. This was corrected at the inspection when contact numbers were posted on the parent board.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.405(4) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers- Local Licensing Office Phone Number
Official code
746.405(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
While reviewing video footage at the operation it was seen that the supervision of children was not ensured when the caregivers ran out the room and children started walking out of the open door.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Low concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not have incident reports for injuries that were known to have occurred with children in care.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.709 - Incident/Illness Report Form Storage
Official code
746.709
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
While walking the outdoor play area there was not 6 inches of loose fill present underneath the slides.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed the legs on playground equipment exposed which is a tripping hazard.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observed an infant sitting in a highchair without being strapped into the seat. It was corrected when the infant was taken out of the highchair.
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
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Observed 10 staff files. All 10 files were missing SIDS/Shaken baby, Admin medication, food allergy, and hazardous material training.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Observed 10 children's files. 2 out of 10 files were missing immunizations.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observed 2 infants sitting in highchairs and were not strapped in the chair. This was corrected when the caregivers strapped the children in.
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: Supervision
Report finding
A child was able to leave the gated area and run towards the road and down the sidwalk before a ex-employee caught the child. The caregiver who was in charge at the time, was not aware the child left the playground until another caregiver informed them.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 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)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During interviews it was found that a caregiver took two children inside, leaving 11 kids outside with one caregiver and the childrens ages were 1 year-2 years old. The specified age group was 18-23 months old. One caregiver can only have 9 children by themself at this age group. Another caregiver asked the caregiver when coming back outside to watch their group of children which left the 1-2 year old classroom out of ratio for longer period of time.
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
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The edges around the concrete basketball court slab was found to be a tripping hazard on the playground.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the course of the investigation, it was found that a caregiver caused bodily injury to a child by forcefully grabbing, dragging, yelling at the child, and tossing the child to the ground in anger.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805