First Steps Learning Center

Childcare Center|4519 PAREDES LINE RD, Brownsville, TX 78526|(956) 525-7245

License Information

Status: Licensed
License #: 1730010
Expires: June 8, 2026
Licensed Capacity: 100 children
Licensing Agency: Texas HHSC

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

State records

Inspection History

14 records

October 3, 2025routine#862301272
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 16, 2025routine#862301271
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
August 21, 2025routine#862301270
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
August 20, 2025complaint#862385090
5 violations found (4 high, 1 medium severity).
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
High
Based on information gained during the investigation caregivers yell at children in care.
746.2805(5)Corrected 2025-09-18
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
High
Based on information gained during the investigation, an employee at the operation told a child "You got a problem with Me? You don't like me? I don't like you either."
746.1201(2)Corrected 2025-09-18
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium
A caregiver in the infant room used an IPAD to play Mickey Mouse Club House for a 12 month old infant.
746.2207(a)Corrected 2025-09-18
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
During the investigation, it was found that a new employee was allowed to have contact with children before receiving the background check results.
745.641Corrected 2025-09-18
Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
High
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, children are not allowed to play outdoors when they misbehave.
746.2805(9)Corrected 2025-09-18
April 10, 2025routine#862301269
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
May 14, 2024routine#862301268
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
May 16, 2023routine#862301267
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
December 10, 2022routine#862301266
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
May 24, 2022routine#862301265
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
May 17, 2022routine#862301264
3 violations found (3 high severity).
Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
High
Name of caregiver giving medication to the child did not have the full name of the employee. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as full name of employee giving medication was updated.
746.3805(c)(4)Corrected 2022-05-17
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
High
The double doors in the transportation vehicle do not open and are not maintained at the time of inspection.
746.5603(c)Corrected 2022-05-20
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
High
Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used for transportation has not been serviced. Last serviced on 11/2020.
746.5307(b)Corrected 2022-05-20
March 25, 2022routine#862301263
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 22, 2022routine#862301262
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
January 10, 2022routine#862301261
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
December 22, 2021routine#862301260
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations

Availability

100 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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