First Step Learning Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
80 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 11, 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 Step Learning Center
- License number
- 813204
- Location
- 335 S HAMPTON RD, Desoto, TX 75115
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 30.0/100
- Inspection record
- 80 inspections, last inspected February 11, 2026
- 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.
72
Total Violations
Feb 11, 2026
Last Inspection
136
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (72)
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-21
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-21
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-21
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-21
One caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants ages 4-16 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 3. An additional caregiver was placed in the classroom bringing the class into compliance.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants ages 4-16 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 3. An additional caregiver was placed in the classroom bringing the class into compliance.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants ages 4-16 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 3. An additional caregiver was placed in the classroom bringing the class into compliance.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants ages 4-16 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 3. An additional caregiver was placed in the classroom bringing the class into compliance.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 7 children ages 9-19 months. The specified age group for the room was 12-17 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 7 children ages 9-19 months. The specified age group for the room was 12-17 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 7 children ages 9-19 months. The specified age group for the room was 12-17 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 7 children ages 9-19 months. The specified age group for the room was 12-17 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
The infant room was observed with 5 children ages 2 months-15 months. The room was out of ratio by 1 child. The school age room was observed with 28 children ages 6-12. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the inspection one infant was moved to another room which brought the infant room into compliance. During the inspection another caregiver was placed in the school age room bringing the room into compliance.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The infant room was observed with 5 children ages 2 months-15 months. The room was out of ratio by 1 child. The school age room was observed with 28 children ages 6-12. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the inspection one infant was moved to another room which brought the infant room into compliance. During the inspection another caregiver was placed in the school age room bringing the room into compliance.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The infant room was observed with 5 children ages 2 months-15 months. The room was out of ratio by 1 child. The school age room was observed with 28 children ages 6-12. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the inspection one infant was moved to another room which brought the infant room into compliance. During the inspection another caregiver was placed in the school age room bringing the room into compliance.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The infant room was observed with 5 children ages 2 months-15 months. The room was out of ratio by 1 child. The school age room was observed with 28 children ages 6-12. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the inspection one infant was moved to another room which brought the infant room into compliance. During the inspection another caregiver was placed in the school age room bringing the room into compliance.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-16
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was able to exit their classroom and walk to the outdoor play area unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-05
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was able to exit their classroom and walk to the outdoor play area unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-05
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was able to exit their classroom and walk to the outdoor play area unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-05
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-16
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-16
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was able to exit their classroom and walk to the outdoor play area unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-05
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-16
One infant under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in his crib with a blanket. The caregiver removed the blanket during the monitoring.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation had a caregiver present with direct access to children after receiving an notice from the CBCU stating that he was ineligible to be at the operation. The staff member was immediately sent home from the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-17
The operation had a caregiver present with direct access to children after receiving an notice from the CBCU stating that he was ineligible to be at the operation. The staff member was immediately sent home from the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-17
The operation had a caregiver present with direct access to children after receiving an notice from the CBCU stating that he was ineligible to be at the operation. The staff member was immediately sent home from the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-17
One infant under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in his crib with a blanket. The caregiver removed the blanket during the monitoring.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One infant under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in his crib with a blanket. The caregiver removed the blanket during the monitoring.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One infant under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in his crib with a blanket. The caregiver removed the blanket during the monitoring.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation had a caregiver present with direct access to children after receiving an notice from the CBCU stating that he was ineligible to be at the operation. The staff member was immediately sent home from the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-17
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver hit a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-23
Report situation placing child at risk - This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report an incident to HHSC Child Care Regulation that occurred at the operation in a timely manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-23
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver hit a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-23
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver hit a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-23
Report situation placing child at risk - This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report an incident to HHSC Child Care Regulation that occurred at the operation in a timely manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-23
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver hit a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-23
Report situation placing child at risk - This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report an incident to HHSC Child Care Regulation that occurred at the operation in a timely manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-23
Report situation placing child at risk - This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report an incident to HHSC Child Care Regulation that occurred at the operation in a timely manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-23
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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 30.0 out of 100.
How many violations does First Step Learning Center have?
First Step Learning Center has 72 total violations on record, including 60 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.
When was First Step Learning Center last inspected?
First Step Learning Center was last inspected on February 11, 2026.