First Step Learning Center
Licensed Center · Desoto, Dallas County, TX · Operation No. 813204
First Step Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued January 9, 2002. In the state's 60-month public window it has 25 inspections on record with 16 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 9, 2002
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
136 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
335 S Hampton Rd, Desoto, TX 75115-5745
The 60-month record
25
Inspections
0
Assessments
4
Self reports
16
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 8 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Inspection | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Report | 1 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Report | 1 |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 11, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 14, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Report | 2 |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 3, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
January 15, 2026 Standard § 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
Corrected: January 29, 2026
January 15, 2026 Standard § 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
Corrected: January 29, 2026
January 15, 2026 Standard § 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
Corrected: January 29, 2026
January 15, 2026 Standard § 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
Corrected: January 29, 2026
January 30, 2025 Standard § 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
Corrected: February 21, 2025
January 30, 2025 Standard § 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
Corrected: January 30, 2025
February 2, 2024 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 2, 2024
March 14, 2023 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 17, 2023
February 10, 2023 Standard § 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
High Verbatim from the agency record
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
Corrected: March 3, 2023
February 6, 2023 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Corrected: March 3, 2023
November 29, 2021 Standard § 746.311(b) - Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
Corrected: November 29, 2021
November 23, 2021 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 23, 2021
November 17, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 5, 2022
November 17, 2021 Standard § 746.1305(a)(5) - Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
Corrected: December 16, 2021
November 17, 2021 Standard § 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 17, 2021
November 17, 2021 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 17, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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