First Steps Daycare

Childcare Center|12904 STATE HIGHWAY 155 S, Tyler, TX 75703|(903) 630-2248

License Information

Status: Licensed
License #: 1751110
Expires: March 9, 2027
Licensed Capacity: 34 children
Licensing Agency: Texas HHSC

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

State records

Inspection History

24 records

October 27, 2025routine#862308295
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 24, 2025complaint#862387271
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 5, 2025complaint#862387270
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 3, 2025routine#862308294
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
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.
746.2426(a)(1)Corrected 2025-09-03
August 6, 2025routine#862308293
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
August 5, 2025complaint#862387269
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
July 25, 2025routine#862308292
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
July 23, 2025complaint#862387268
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 25, 2025self-report#862387267
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
January 28, 2025routine#862308291
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
January 17, 2025complaint#862387266
3 violations found (3 high severity).
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
746.1201(4)Corrected 2025-02-14
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High
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.
746.305(a)(6)Corrected 2025-02-14
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High
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.
746.1205(a)(4)Corrected 2025-02-14
March 5, 2024routine#862308290
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 31, 2023routine#862308289
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 21, 2023routine#862308288
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
High
During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.
746.4813(c)Corrected 2023-10-12
July 10, 2023routine#862308287
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 13, 2023routine#862308286
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 14, 2023routine#862308285
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
January 19, 2023routine#862308284
3 violations found (3 medium severity).
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Medium
During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.
746.605(3)Corrected 2023-01-26
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Medium
During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.
746.503Corrected 2023-01-26
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Medium
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.
746.4003(a)Corrected 2023-01-19
December 12, 2022routine#862308283
2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Medium
The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.
746.401(2)Corrected 2022-12-12
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High
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.
746.3407(12)Corrected 2022-12-12
November 10, 2022routine#862308282
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
November 10, 2022complaint#862387265
1 violation found (1 high severity).
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.
745.641Corrected 2022-11-10
November 8, 2022routine#862308281
3 violations found (3 high severity).
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
High
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.
746.1613(a)(5)Corrected 2022-11-09
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
High
The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.
746.605(6)Corrected 2022-11-15
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.
745.641Corrected 2022-11-08
September 7, 2022routine#862308280
2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).
Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
High
The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.
746.5535(a)(1)Corrected 2022-09-14
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Medium
Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.
746.2206(1)Corrected 2022-09-14
August 19, 2022routine#862308279
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations

Availability

34 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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