First Steps Daycare
Licensed Center · Tyler, Smith County, TX · Operation No. 1751110
First Steps Daycare holds a Full Permit issued March 9, 2023. In the state's 60-month public window it has 19 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
March 9, 2023
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
34 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
12904 State Highway 155 S, Tyler, TX 75703-6541
The 60-month record
19
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
16
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 7 · Medium High 4 · Medium 4 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 18, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Report | 3 |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Report | 1 |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Inspection | 3 |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
September 3, 2025 Standard § 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 3, 2025
January 17, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Corrected: February 14, 2025
January 17, 2025 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 14, 2025
January 17, 2025 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 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.
Corrected: February 14, 2025
September 21, 2023 Standard § 746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.
Corrected: October 12, 2023
January 19, 2023 Standard § 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.
Corrected: January 26, 2023
January 19, 2023 Standard § 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.
Corrected: January 26, 2023
January 19, 2023 Standard § 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 19, 2023
December 12, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022 Standard § 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected: December 12, 2022
November 10, 2022 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.
Corrected: November 10, 2022
November 8, 2022 Standard § 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 9, 2022
November 8, 2022 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.
Corrected: November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.
Corrected: November 15, 2022
September 7, 2022 Standard § 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.
Corrected: September 14, 2022
September 7, 2022 Standard § 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.
Corrected: September 14, 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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