First Step Learning Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
48 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
December 22, 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 Step Learning Center
- License number
- 535928
- Location
- 5641 SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL AVE, Dallas, TX 75235
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 32.5/100
- Inspection record
- 48 inspections, last inspected December 22, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
56
Total Violations
Dec 22, 2025
Last Inspection
365
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (56)
During the inspection, it was observed that several classrooms contained bleach, cleaning supplies, and air freshener within reach of children. This was corrected at inspection. The items were moved to a higher shelf or locked cabinet.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Caregiver did not wash her hands after assiting a child in the restroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, it was observed that caregivers were engaged in washing dishes and mopping the floor while children were seated at a kidney-shaped table and appearing to fall asleep. This situation was addressed and corrected during the inspection process.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A bucket of mop water was observed in a children's bathroom, providing direct access to its contents. This was corrected at inspection. The bucket was empited.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Caregiver did not wash her hands after assiting a child in the restroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A bucket of mop water was observed in a children's bathroom, providing direct access to its contents. This was corrected at inspection. The bucket was empited.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, it was observed that caregivers were engaged in washing dishes and mopping the floor while children were seated at a kidney-shaped table and appearing to fall asleep. This situation was addressed and corrected during the inspection process.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, it was observed that several classrooms contained bleach, cleaning supplies, and air freshener within reach of children. This was corrected at inspection. The items were moved to a higher shelf or locked cabinet.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, it was observed that several classrooms contained bleach, cleaning supplies, and air freshener within reach of children. This was corrected at inspection. The items were moved to a higher shelf or locked cabinet.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, it was observed that caregivers were engaged in washing dishes and mopping the floor while children were seated at a kidney-shaped table and appearing to fall asleep. This situation was addressed and corrected during the inspection process.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A bucket of mop water was observed in a children's bathroom, providing direct access to its contents. This was corrected at inspection. The bucket was empited.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, it was observed that several classrooms contained bleach, cleaning supplies, and air freshener within reach of children. This was corrected at inspection. The items were moved to a higher shelf or locked cabinet.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, it was observed that caregivers were engaged in washing dishes and mopping the floor while children were seated at a kidney-shaped table and appearing to fall asleep. This situation was addressed and corrected during the inspection process.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Caregiver did not wash her hands after assiting a child in the restroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A bucket of mop water was observed in a children's bathroom, providing direct access to its contents. This was corrected at inspection. The bucket was empited.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Caregiver did not wash her hands after assiting a child in the restroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
6 of infant cribs inspected had loose fitting sheets on the mattress.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
6 of infant cribs inspected had loose fitting sheets on the mattress.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
6 of infant cribs inspected had loose fitting sheets on the mattress.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
6 of infant cribs inspected had loose fitting sheets on the mattress.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A parent of a child in care notified the staff about concerns over a possible injury the child may have sustained while in care. However, the staff did not notify licensing of the possible injury that may have placed a child at risk of harm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-20
A parent of a child in care notified the staff about concerns over a possible injury the child may have sustained while in care. However, the staff did not notify licensing of the possible injury that may have placed a child at risk of harm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-20
A parent of a child in care notified the staff about concerns over a possible injury the child may have sustained while in care. However, the staff did not notify licensing of the possible injury that may have placed a child at risk of harm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-20
A parent of a child in care notified the staff about concerns over a possible injury the child may have sustained while in care. However, the staff did not notify licensing of the possible injury that may have placed a child at risk of harm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-20
The staff did not request the identification of an individual when arrived to pick up a child and the individual had never been to the center before.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21
The staff did not request the identification of an individual when arrived to pick up a child and the individual had never been to the center before.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21
The staff did not request the identification of an individual when arrived to pick up a child and the individual had never been to the center before.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21
The staff did not request the identification of an individual when arrived to pick up a child and the individual had never been to the center before.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-21
During a inspection staff member was present prior to receiving their background check determination. This was corrected at inspection when the staff member was asked to leave.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-08
Fourteen infant feeding instruction reviewed had not been updated within the required time frame.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-12
Fourteen infant feeding instruction reviewed had not been updated within the required time frame.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-12
During a inspection staff member was present prior to receiving their background check determination. This was corrected at inspection when the staff member was asked to leave.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-08
Fourteen infant feeding instruction reviewed had not been updated within the required time frame.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-12
During a inspection staff member was present prior to receiving their background check determination. This was corrected at inspection when the staff member was asked to leave.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-08
During a inspection staff member was present prior to receiving their background check determination. This was corrected at inspection when the staff member was asked to leave.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-08
Fourteen infant feeding instruction reviewed had not been updated within the required time frame.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-12
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. It was determined that the morning caregiver failed to notify the evening caregiver of the child incident before parent pick up.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21
The operation did not notify the parent upon pick when their child had an injury.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. It was determined that the morning caregiver failed to notify the evening caregiver of the child incident before parent pick up.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. It was determined that the morning caregiver failed to notify the evening caregiver of the child incident before parent pick up.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21
The operation did not notify the parent upon pick when their child had an injury.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21
The operation did not notify the parent upon pick when their child had an injury.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. It was determined that the morning caregiver failed to notify the evening caregiver of the child incident before parent pick up.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21
The operation did not notify the parent upon pick when their child had an injury.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21
When reviewing personnel files 11 of the11 files reviewed were missing the 24 hours of annual training as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-26
When reviewing personnel files 11 of the11 files reviewed were missing the 24 hours of annual training as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-26
When reviewing personnel files 11 of the11 files reviewed were missing the 24 hours of annual training as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-26
When reviewing personnel files 11 of the11 files reviewed were missing the 24 hours of annual training as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-26
During an inspection, children were seated at a table in bucket chairs equipped with safety straps, however, neither of the children had the safety straps fastened.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During an inspection, children were seated at a table in bucket chairs equipped with safety straps, however, neither of the children had the safety straps fastened.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During an inspection, children were seated at a table in bucket chairs equipped with safety straps, however, neither of the children had the safety straps fastened.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During an inspection, children were seated at a table in bucket chairs equipped with safety straps, however, neither of the children had the safety straps fastened.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A chair used to feed infants/toddlers at a table did not have the required safety strap. The chair was in use at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A chair used to feed infants/toddlers at a table did not have the required safety strap. The chair was in use at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A chair used to feed infants/toddlers at a table did not have the required safety strap. The chair was in use at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A chair used to feed infants/toddlers at a table did not have the required safety strap. The chair was in use at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Step Learning Center's safety grade?
First Step Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 32.5 out of 100.
How many violations does First Step Learning Center have?
First Step Learning Center has 56 total violations on record, including 44 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.
When was First Step Learning Center last inspected?
First Step Learning Center was last inspected on December 22, 2025.