First Steps Learning Center
Licensed Center · Katy, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1699246
First Steps Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued June 16, 2020. In the state's 60-month public window it has 16 inspections on record with 30 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
June 16, 2020
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
60 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
138 Applewhite Dr, Katy, TX 77450-1706
The 60-month record
16
Inspections
1
Assessments
2
Self reports
30
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 12 · Medium High 12 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 2 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Assessment | 1 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Inspection | 4 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 21, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Jan 3, 2024 | Inspection | 4 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 18, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 9, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| May 4, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 2, 2022 | Report | 1 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Inspection | 14 |
Deficiency records
December 19, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Corrected: January 2, 2026
October 30, 2025 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review.
Corrected: November 7, 2025
October 30, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Corrected: December 8, 2025
November 5, 2024 Standard § 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation showing a monthly inspection of the outdoor play space was unavailable upon request.
Corrected: November 15, 2024
November 5, 2024 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations.
Corrected: November 8, 2024
November 5, 2024 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation an annual santiation inspection has been conducted was not available upon request.
Corrected: November 15, 2024
November 5, 2024 Standard § 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Low Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 4 children's files evluated did not contain a signed health statement.
Corrected: November 19, 2024
April 5, 2024 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.
Corrected: May 17, 2024
January 3, 2024 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A fire drill has not been conducted since October 9, 2023.
Corrected: January 17, 2024
January 3, 2024 Standard § 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
Corrected: January 12, 2024
January 3, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
2 out 7 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR/First Aid certification.
Corrected: January 12, 2024
January 3, 2024 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain a notarized affidavit for employment.
Corrected: January 12, 2024
August 11, 2022 Standard § 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A child's record evaluated was missing the special needs acknowledgment on their admission form. Note: The parent sent an acknowledgment during the inspection.
Corrected: August 11, 2022
August 11, 2022 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An infant was observed sitting in a rocker without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the rocker during the inspection.
Corrected: August 11, 2022
May 9, 2022 Standard § 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
A 4-month-old child was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer). A photo was taken.
Corrected: May 9, 2022
May 2, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
During this investigation, it was determined caregiver supervision was not maintained, which resulted in a child being inappropriately touched by another child in the operation's restroom.
Corrected: June 7, 2022
April 29, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The Director does not have current transportation training.The Director is the person who transports the school-age children to and from school.
Corrected: May 2, 2022
April 29, 2022 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Both restrooms at the operation were unsanitary. One restroom contained urine inside of the toilet, toilet paper on the floor, and the trash can was overflowing with toilet paper.The other restroom had toilet paper on the floor. Note: The Director cleaned both restrooms during the inspection.
Corrected: April 29, 2022
April 29, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver in the infant room (2m to 1yr) did not know the number of children present. The caregiver stated their were 5 children present. There were 7 children present.
Corrected: April 29, 2022
April 29, 2022 Standard § 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Four infant bottles were not labeled with each child's first and last name.
Corrected: May 2, 2022
April 29, 2022 Standard § 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
High Verbatim from the agency record
One of the operations emergency exit doors (back door) cannot open. It is blocked by a wooden step located on the outside of the door. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected: May 6, 2022
April 29, 2022 Standard § 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation does not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last inspection conducted was on 3/15/2021.
Corrected: May 6, 2022
April 29, 2022 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two infants, ages 4m and 7m, who are not ready for table food did not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets available for review.
Corrected: May 3, 2022
April 29, 2022 Standard § 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
High Verbatim from the agency record
Two 7 month old children were observed swaddled and asleep in their cribs. A 2 month old was observed swaddled and asleep in a rocker chair. Note: Photos were taken.
Corrected: April 29, 2022
April 29, 2022 Standard § 746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
High Verbatim from the agency record
A 7 month old was observed asleep in their crib with their head covered with a hat.The hat was placed over the child's head, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected: April 29, 2022
April 29, 2022 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
A 7 month old child was observed asleep on a boppy in their crib. Later during the inspection, another 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier and pacifer attachment. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected: April 29, 2022
April 29, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver was observed on their cellphone during naptime in the 3yr to 5yr old classroom.
Corrected: April 29, 2022
April 29, 2022 Standard § 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a current staff list posted. Note: The Director updated the staff list during the inspection.
Corrected: April 29, 2022
April 29, 2022 Standard § 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies handbook is missing the following: 746.501: (14) Transportation; (24) emergency preparedness plan; (29)(b)(2) gang-free zone Note: The Director added these policies to the handbook during the inspection.
Corrected: April 29, 2022
April 29, 2022 Standard § 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
A 2 month old was observed alseep in a restrictive device (rocker). Note: A phone was taken.
Corrected: April 29, 2022
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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