First Step Learning Center

5641 SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL AVE, Dallas, TX 75235Open
F

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

F
Poor32.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety0/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

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)

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Dec 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(5)Dec 30, 2024

Caregiver did not wash her hands after assiting a child in the restroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(C)Dec 30, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(9)Dec 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(5)Dec 30, 2024

Caregiver did not wash her hands after assiting a child in the restroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(9)Dec 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(C)Dec 30, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Dec 30, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Dec 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(C)Dec 30, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(9)Dec 30, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Dec 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(C)Dec 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(5)Dec 30, 2024

Caregiver did not wash her hands after assiting a child in the restroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(9)Dec 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(5)Dec 30, 2024

Caregiver did not wash her hands after assiting a child in the restroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(2)Mar 12, 2024

6 of infant cribs inspected had loose fitting sheets on the mattress.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(2)Mar 12, 2024

6 of infant cribs inspected had loose fitting sheets on the mattress.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(2)Mar 12, 2024

6 of infant cribs inspected had loose fitting sheets on the mattress.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(2)Mar 12, 2024

6 of infant cribs inspected had loose fitting sheets on the mattress.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Dec 1, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Dec 1, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Dec 1, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Dec 1, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4103(b)Nov 2, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4103(b)Nov 2, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4103(b)Nov 2, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4103(b)Nov 2, 2023

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 8, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)May 8, 2023

Fourteen infant feeding instruction reviewed had not been updated within the required time frame.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)May 8, 2023

Fourteen infant feeding instruction reviewed had not been updated within the required time frame.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-12

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 8, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)May 8, 2023

Fourteen infant feeding instruction reviewed had not been updated within the required time frame.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-12

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 8, 2023

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 8, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)May 8, 2023

Fourteen infant feeding instruction reviewed had not been updated within the required time frame.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(10)Apr 19, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Apr 19, 2023

The operation did not notify the parent upon pick when their child had an injury.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(10)Apr 18, 2023

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(10)Apr 18, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Apr 18, 2023

The operation did not notify the parent upon pick when their child had an injury.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Apr 18, 2023

The operation did not notify the parent upon pick when their child had an injury.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(10)Apr 18, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Apr 18, 2023

The operation did not notify the parent upon pick when their child had an injury.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)May 12, 2022

When reviewing personnel files 11 of the11 files reviewed were missing the 24 hours of annual training as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)May 12, 2022

When reviewing personnel files 11 of the11 files reviewed were missing the 24 hours of annual training as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)May 12, 2022

When reviewing personnel files 11 of the11 files reviewed were missing the 24 hours of annual training as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)May 12, 2022

When reviewing personnel files 11 of the11 files reviewed were missing the 24 hours of annual training as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-26

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Jan 12, 2022

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

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Jan 12, 2022

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

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Jan 12, 2022

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

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Jan 12, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Dec 7, 2021

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Dec 7, 2021

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Dec 7, 2021

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Dec 7, 2021

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.

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