First Steps
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
14 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
May 12, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- First Steps
- License number
- 1677188
- Location
- 704 W STINSON ST, Dimmitt, TX 79027
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- C (Average), score 71.5/100
- Inspection record
- 14 inspections, last inspected May 12, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
16
Total Violations
May 12, 2025
Last Inspection
80
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (16)
One of the caregivers present at the operation does not have an active background check.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-22
One of the caregivers present at the operation does not have an active background check.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-22
One of the caregivers present at the operation does not have an active background check.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-22
One of the caregivers present at the operation does not have an active background check.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-22
4 out of 6 employee records reviewed was missing the following information: Employee hire date, Age and Education verification, Affidavit of Employment, statement signed and dated by the employee showing he/she has received a copy of the child-care center s Operational policies and Personnel policies, Criminal History Eligibility letter, Photo ID, required trainings, and a statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
4 out of 6 employee records reviewed was missing the following information: Employee hire date, Age and Education verification, Affidavit of Employment, statement signed and dated by the employee showing he/she has received a copy of the child-care center s Operational policies and Personnel policies, Criminal History Eligibility letter, Photo ID, required trainings, and a statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
4 out of 6 employee records reviewed was missing the following information: Employee hire date, Age and Education verification, Affidavit of Employment, statement signed and dated by the employee showing he/she has received a copy of the child-care center s Operational policies and Personnel policies, Criminal History Eligibility letter, Photo ID, required trainings, and a statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
4 out of 6 employee records reviewed was missing the following information: Employee hire date, Age and Education verification, Affidavit of Employment, statement signed and dated by the employee showing he/she has received a copy of the child-care center s Operational policies and Personnel policies, Criminal History Eligibility letter, Photo ID, required trainings, and a statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-10
It was found during the inspection the operation did not have documented checklist for that last three months. The last check listed on filed dated in January 2022. This was corrected at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
It was found during the inspection the operation did not have documented checklist for that last three months. The last check listed on filed dated in January 2022. This was corrected at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
It was found during the inspection the operation did not have documented checklist for that last three months. The last check listed on filed dated in January 2022. This was corrected at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
It was found during the inspection the operation did not have documented checklist for that last three months. The last check listed on filed dated in January 2022. This was corrected at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
1 out of 8 records reviewed was missing the SID and Shaken Baby annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-12
1 out of 8 records reviewed was missing the SID and Shaken Baby annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-12
1 out of 8 records reviewed was missing the SID and Shaken Baby annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-12
1 out of 8 records reviewed was missing the SID and Shaken Baby annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Steps's safety grade?
First Steps has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 71.5 out of 100.
How many violations does First Steps have?
First Steps has 16 total violations on record, including 8 critical, 8 serious, and 0 minor.
When was First Steps last inspected?
First Steps was last inspected on May 12, 2025.