First Step Learning Center

Childcare Center|335 S HAMPTON RD, Desoto, TX 75115|(972) 230-8100

License Information

Status: Licensed
License #: 813204
Expires: January 9, 2028
Licensed Capacity: 136 children
Licensing Agency: Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

42 records

February 11, 2026routine#862205151
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
January 15, 2026routine#862205150
4 violations found (3 high, 1 medium severity).
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
High
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
746.5207(b)Corrected 2026-01-29
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
High
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
746.4907(d)Corrected 2026-01-29
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
High
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
746.1309(d)Corrected 2026-01-29
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
746.1311(a)Corrected 2026-01-29
October 21, 2025complaint#862347808
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
August 25, 2025routine#862205149
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
August 21, 2025self-report#862347807
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
June 12, 2025routine#862205148
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 30, 2025routine#862205147
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 23, 2025self-report#862347806
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 18, 2025routine#862205146
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
January 30, 2025routine#862205145
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
High
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
746.2415(a)(1)Corrected 2025-01-30
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
High
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
746.1301(a)(3)(A)Corrected 2025-02-21
July 16, 2024routine#862205144
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
June 24, 2024routine#862205143
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
June 23, 2024complaint#862347805
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 12, 2024routine#862205142
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 9, 2024self-report#862347804
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 6, 2024routine#862205141
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 2, 2024routine#862205140
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
High
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.
746.1601Corrected 2024-02-02
September 15, 2023routine#862205139
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
June 14, 2023routine#862205138
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
March 27, 2023routine#862205137
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
March 14, 2023complaint#862347803
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
High
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.
746.1601Corrected 2023-03-17
March 14, 2023routine#862205136
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 13, 2023routine#862205135
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 10, 2023complaint#862347802
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
High
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
746.5625(b)Corrected 2023-03-03
February 6, 2023routine#862205134
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
746.5101(a)Corrected 2023-03-03
March 14, 2022routine#862205133
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
March 7, 2022complaint#862347801
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 11, 2022routine#862205132
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
January 27, 2022routine#862205131
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
January 14, 2022self-report#862347800
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
November 29, 2021routine#862205130
1 violation found (1 medium severity).
Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
Medium
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
746.311(b)Corrected 2021-11-29
November 23, 2021routine#862205129
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
High
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.
746.1601Corrected 2021-11-23
November 18, 2021complaint#862347799
2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).
Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
Medium
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
746.1305(a)(5)Corrected 2021-12-16
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High
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.
746.1203(4)Corrected 2022-01-05
November 17, 2021routine#862205128
2 violations found (2 high severity).
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
High
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.
745.635(2)Corrected 2021-11-17
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High
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.
746.2415(b)Corrected 2021-11-17
November 15, 2021complaint#862347798
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
November 13, 2021complaint#862347797
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 3, 2021routine#862205127
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
August 4, 2021routine#862205126
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
July 31, 2021complaint#862347796
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High
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.
746.305(a)(6)Corrected 2021-08-23
Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
High
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.
746.2805(4)Corrected 2021-08-23
March 8, 2021routine#862205125
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
March 4, 2021complaint#862347795
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 23, 2021routine#862205124
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Complying with Laws and Rules
High
Upon arriving at the operation, no health screening was conducted as required in the COVID-19 emergency rules.
746.201(9)Corrected 2021-02-23
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
High
One children's file did not have emergency contact information.
746.605(6)Corrected 2021-03-05

Availability

136 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750 – $1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950 – $1,400

Toddler$850 – $1,250

Preschool$750 – $1,100

School-age$450 – $750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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