First Steps Learning Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
30 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 20, 2026
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 Learning Center
- License number
- 1730010
- Location
- 4519 PAREDES LINE RD, Brownsville, TX 78526
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 33.0/100
- Inspection record
- 30 inspections, last inspected February 20, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
32
Total Violations
Feb 20, 2026
Last Inspection
100
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (32)
During the investigation, it was found that a new employee was allowed to have contact with children before receiving the background check results.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
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."
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
A caregiver in the infant room used an IPAD to play Mickey Mouse Club House for a 12 month old infant.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
Based on information gained during the investigation caregivers yell at children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, children are not allowed to play outdoors when they misbehave.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
During the investigation, it was found that a new employee was allowed to have contact with children before receiving the background check results.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
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."
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
During the investigation, it was found that a new employee was allowed to have contact with children before receiving the background check results.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
A caregiver in the infant room used an IPAD to play Mickey Mouse Club House for a 12 month old infant.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, children are not allowed to play outdoors when they misbehave.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
Based on information gained during the investigation caregivers yell at children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
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."
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
A caregiver in the infant room used an IPAD to play Mickey Mouse Club House for a 12 month old infant.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
A caregiver in the infant room used an IPAD to play Mickey Mouse Club House for a 12 month old infant.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, children are not allowed to play outdoors when they misbehave.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
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."
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
During the investigation, it was found that a new employee was allowed to have contact with children before receiving the background check results.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
Based on information gained during the investigation caregivers yell at children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, children are not allowed to play outdoors when they misbehave.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
Based on information gained during the investigation caregivers yell at children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used for transportation has not been serviced. Last serviced on 11/2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The double doors in the transportation vehicle do not open and are not maintained at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The double doors in the transportation vehicle do not open and are not maintained at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20
Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used for transportation has not been serviced. Last serviced on 11/2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used for transportation has not been serviced. Last serviced on 11/2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20
The double doors in the transportation vehicle do not open and are not maintained at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used for transportation has not been serviced. Last serviced on 11/2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20
The double doors in the transportation vehicle do not open and are not maintained at the time of inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Steps Learning Center's safety grade?
First Steps Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 33.0 out of 100.
How many violations does First Steps Learning Center have?
First Steps Learning Center has 32 total violations on record, including 28 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.
When was First Steps Learning Center last inspected?
First Steps Learning Center was last inspected on February 20, 2026.