First Steps
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
16 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
September 16, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- First Steps
- License number
- 63688
- Location
- 1208 S TYLER ST, Amarillo, TX 79101
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 67.0/100
- Inspection record
- 16 inspections, last inspected September 16, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
12
Total Violations
Sep 16, 2025
Last Inspection
100
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (12)
Two children's files reviewed had the "Exemption from School or Childcare Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience" in file but they were not valid as they were photocopied and not the original ones.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two children's files were reviewed and there was no food allergy plan required for the food allergies listed with the required information of the food allergen, symptoms to treat if the child eats the food allergic to, treatment the symptoms, and the required parent and doctor signature and dates.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-05
Two children's files reviewed had the "Exemption from School or Childcare Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience" in file but they were not valid as they were photocopied and not the original ones.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two children's files were reviewed and there was no food allergy plan required for the food allergies listed with the required information of the food allergen, symptoms to treat if the child eats the food allergic to, treatment the symptoms, and the required parent and doctor signature and dates.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-05
Two children's files reviewed had the "Exemption from School or Childcare Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience" in file but they were not valid as they were photocopied and not the original ones.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two children's files were reviewed and there was no food allergy plan required for the food allergies listed with the required information of the food allergen, symptoms to treat if the child eats the food allergic to, treatment the symptoms, and the required parent and doctor signature and dates.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-05
Two children's files reviewed had the "Exemption from School or Childcare Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience" in file but they were not valid as they were photocopied and not the original ones.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two children's files were reviewed and there was no food allergy plan required for the food allergies listed with the required information of the food allergen, symptoms to treat if the child eats the food allergic to, treatment the symptoms, and the required parent and doctor signature and dates.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-05
Four vehicles that are use to transport children in care do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-29
Four vehicles that are use to transport children in care do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-29
Four vehicles that are use to transport children in care do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-29
Four vehicles that are use to transport children in care do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-29
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Steps's safety grade?
First Steps has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 67.0 out of 100.
How many violations does First Steps have?
First Steps has 12 total violations on record, including 8 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.
When was First Steps last inspected?
First Steps was last inspected on September 16, 2025.