First Step Learning Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
54 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
December 23, 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
- 826929
- Location
- 701 NORWOOD LN, Hearne, TX 77859
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 54 inspections, last inspected December 23, 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.
92
Total Violations
Dec 23, 2025
Last Inspection
120
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (92)
One child had a food allergy plan that was signed by the physician, but not the child's parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23
In one of the infant rooms, the handwashing sink was being used for washing bottles. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver and director were informed that the handwashing can't be used for bottles and the bottles were taken to the kitchen.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One child had a food allergy plan that was signed by the physician, but not the child's parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23
In one of the infant rooms, the handwashing sink was being used for washing bottles. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver and director were informed that the handwashing can't be used for bottles and the bottles were taken to the kitchen.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One child had a food allergy plan that was signed by the physician, but not the child's parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23
In one of the infant rooms, the handwashing sink was being used for washing bottles. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver and director were informed that the handwashing can't be used for bottles and the bottles were taken to the kitchen.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
In one of the infant rooms, the handwashing sink was being used for washing bottles. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver and director were informed that the handwashing can't be used for bottles and the bottles were taken to the kitchen.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One child had a food allergy plan that was signed by the physician, but not the child's parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23
One caregiver was missing eight hours of annual training and the required training topics, and five caregivers were missing the required training topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-29
The director was missing training in the following required topics: SIDs and shaken baby, abuse and neglect, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to allergic reactions, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-22
Two caregivers who had been hired after September of 2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-22
Two caregivers who had been hired after September of 2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-22
One caregiver was missing eight hours of annual training and the required training topics, and five caregivers were missing the required training topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-29
The director was missing training in the following required topics: SIDs and shaken baby, abuse and neglect, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to allergic reactions, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-22
One caregiver was missing eight hours of annual training and the required training topics, and five caregivers were missing the required training topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-29
The director was missing training in the following required topics: SIDs and shaken baby, abuse and neglect, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to allergic reactions, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-22
One caregiver was missing eight hours of annual training and the required training topics, and five caregivers were missing the required training topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-29
Two caregivers who had been hired after September of 2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-22
Two caregivers who had been hired after September of 2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-22
The director was missing training in the following required topics: SIDs and shaken baby, abuse and neglect, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to allergic reactions, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-22
A caregiver stated she had 13 children in care and it was determined she had 15 children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-17
A caregiver stated she had 13 children in care and it was determined she had 15 children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-17
A caregiver stated she had 13 children in care and it was determined she had 15 children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-17
A caregiver stated she had 13 children in care and it was determined she had 15 children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-17
Based on video footage viewed of the incident, it was determined the caregiver was not properly supervising the children. The caregiver was observed with her back to the children just prior to when the incident occurred.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-15
Based on video footage viewed of the incident, it was determined the caregiver was not properly supervising the children. The caregiver was observed with her back to the children just prior to when the incident occurred.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-15
Based on video footage viewed of the incident, it was determined the caregiver was not properly supervising the children. The caregiver was observed with her back to the children just prior to when the incident occurred.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-15
Based on video footage viewed of the incident, it was determined the caregiver was not properly supervising the children. The caregiver was observed with her back to the children just prior to when the incident occurred.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-15
The operation changed 2 infant classroom to classrooms that were utilized by Toddlers and did not notify Child Care Regulation. In addition, the operation is not utilizing 3 classrooms that are counted towards the capacity. One classroom has paint stored on the counter and no furniture in the classroom. Another classroom was utilized as storage. The 3rd classroom was changed to a teacher lounge. I reviewed with the Director Child Care Regulation's required notifications. During the inspection, the classrooms were remeasured and a new permit will be generated to reflect the changes.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation changed 2 infant classroom to classrooms that were utilized by Toddlers and did not notify Child Care Regulation. In addition, the operation is not utilizing 3 classrooms that are counted towards the capacity. One classroom has paint stored on the counter and no furniture in the classroom. Another classroom was utilized as storage. The 3rd classroom was changed to a teacher lounge. I reviewed with the Director Child Care Regulation's required notifications. During the inspection, the classrooms were remeasured and a new permit will be generated to reflect the changes.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation changed 2 infant classroom to classrooms that were utilized by Toddlers and did not notify Child Care Regulation. In addition, the operation is not utilizing 3 classrooms that are counted towards the capacity. One classroom has paint stored on the counter and no furniture in the classroom. Another classroom was utilized as storage. The 3rd classroom was changed to a teacher lounge. I reviewed with the Director Child Care Regulation's required notifications. During the inspection, the classrooms were remeasured and a new permit will be generated to reflect the changes.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation changed 2 infant classroom to classrooms that were utilized by Toddlers and did not notify Child Care Regulation. In addition, the operation is not utilizing 3 classrooms that are counted towards the capacity. One classroom has paint stored on the counter and no furniture in the classroom. Another classroom was utilized as storage. The 3rd classroom was changed to a teacher lounge. I reviewed with the Director Child Care Regulation's required notifications. During the inspection, the classrooms were remeasured and a new permit will be generated to reflect the changes.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
While doing a walk through at the operation there was not a local Licensing office telephone number posted for parents to see. This was corrected at the inspection when contact numbers were posted on the parent board.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
While reviewing video footage at the operation it was seen that the supervision of children was not ensured when the caregivers ran out the room and children started walking out of the open door.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-24
The operation did not have incident reports for injuries that were known to have occurred with children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
The operation did not have incident reports for injuries that were known to have occurred with children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
While doing a walk through at the operation there was not a local Licensing office telephone number posted for parents to see. This was corrected at the inspection when contact numbers were posted on the parent board.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
While reviewing video footage at the operation it was seen that the supervision of children was not ensured when the caregivers ran out the room and children started walking out of the open door.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-24
While doing a walk through at the operation there was not a local Licensing office telephone number posted for parents to see. This was corrected at the inspection when contact numbers were posted on the parent board.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
While reviewing video footage at the operation it was seen that the supervision of children was not ensured when the caregivers ran out the room and children started walking out of the open door.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-24
The operation did not have incident reports for injuries that were known to have occurred with children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
While doing a walk through at the operation there was not a local Licensing office telephone number posted for parents to see. This was corrected at the inspection when contact numbers were posted on the parent board.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
While reviewing video footage at the operation it was seen that the supervision of children was not ensured when the caregivers ran out the room and children started walking out of the open door.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-24
The operation did not have incident reports for injuries that were known to have occurred with children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
While walking the outdoor play area there was not 6 inches of loose fill present underneath the slides.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-24
While walking the outdoor play area there was not 6 inches of loose fill present underneath the slides.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-24
While walking the outdoor play area there was not 6 inches of loose fill present underneath the slides.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-24
While walking the outdoor play area there was not 6 inches of loose fill present underneath the slides.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-24
Observed 10 staff files. All 10 files were missing SIDS/Shaken baby, Admin medication, food allergy, and hazardous material training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-15
Observed an infant sitting in a highchair without being strapped into the seat. It was corrected when the infant was taken out of the highchair.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed 10 children's files. 2 out of 10 files were missing immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-15
Observed the legs on playground equipment exposed which is a tripping hazard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-05
Observed 10 staff files. All 10 files were missing SIDS/Shaken baby, Admin medication, food allergy, and hazardous material training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-15
Observed an infant sitting in a highchair without being strapped into the seat. It was corrected when the infant was taken out of the highchair.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed 10 children's files. 2 out of 10 files were missing immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-15
Observed 10 staff files. All 10 files were missing SIDS/Shaken baby, Admin medication, food allergy, and hazardous material training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-15
Observed the legs on playground equipment exposed which is a tripping hazard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-05
Observed 10 staff files. All 10 files were missing SIDS/Shaken baby, Admin medication, food allergy, and hazardous material training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-15
Observed 10 children's files. 2 out of 10 files were missing immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-15
Observed an infant sitting in a highchair without being strapped into the seat. It was corrected when the infant was taken out of the highchair.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed the legs on playground equipment exposed which is a tripping hazard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-05
Observed 10 children's files. 2 out of 10 files were missing immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-15
Observed the legs on playground equipment exposed which is a tripping hazard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-05
Observed an infant sitting in a highchair without being strapped into the seat. It was corrected when the infant was taken out of the highchair.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed 2 infants sitting in highchairs and were not strapped in the chair. This was corrected when the caregivers strapped the children in.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed 2 infants sitting in highchairs and were not strapped in the chair. This was corrected when the caregivers strapped the children in.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed 2 infants sitting in highchairs and were not strapped in the chair. This was corrected when the caregivers strapped the children in.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed 2 infants sitting in highchairs and were not strapped in the chair. This was corrected when the caregivers strapped the children in.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During interviews it was found that a caregiver took two children inside, leaving 11 kids outside with one caregiver and the childrens ages were 1 year-2 years old. The specified age group was 18-23 months old. One caregiver can only have 9 children by themself at this age group. Another caregiver asked the caregiver when coming back outside to watch their group of children which left the 1-2 year old classroom out of ratio for longer period of time.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A child was able to leave the gated area and run towards the road and down the sidwalk before a ex-employee caught the child. The caregiver who was in charge at the time, was not aware the child left the playground until another caregiver informed them.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-10
During interviews it was found that a caregiver took two children inside, leaving 11 kids outside with one caregiver and the childrens ages were 1 year-2 years old. The specified age group was 18-23 months old. One caregiver can only have 9 children by themself at this age group. Another caregiver asked the caregiver when coming back outside to watch their group of children which left the 1-2 year old classroom out of ratio for longer period of time.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During interviews it was found that a caregiver took two children inside, leaving 11 kids outside with one caregiver and the childrens ages were 1 year-2 years old. The specified age group was 18-23 months old. One caregiver can only have 9 children by themself at this age group. Another caregiver asked the caregiver when coming back outside to watch their group of children which left the 1-2 year old classroom out of ratio for longer period of time.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A child was able to leave the gated area and run towards the road and down the sidwalk before a ex-employee caught the child. The caregiver who was in charge at the time, was not aware the child left the playground until another caregiver informed them.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-10
A child was able to leave the gated area and run towards the road and down the sidwalk before a ex-employee caught the child. The caregiver who was in charge at the time, was not aware the child left the playground until another caregiver informed them.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-10
A child was able to leave the gated area and run towards the road and down the sidwalk before a ex-employee caught the child. The caregiver who was in charge at the time, was not aware the child left the playground until another caregiver informed them.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-10
During interviews it was found that a caregiver took two children inside, leaving 11 kids outside with one caregiver and the childrens ages were 1 year-2 years old. The specified age group was 18-23 months old. One caregiver can only have 9 children by themself at this age group. Another caregiver asked the caregiver when coming back outside to watch their group of children which left the 1-2 year old classroom out of ratio for longer period of time.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The edges around the concrete basketball court slab was found to be a tripping hazard on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03
The edges around the concrete basketball court slab was found to be a tripping hazard on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03
The edges around the concrete basketball court slab was found to be a tripping hazard on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03
The edges around the concrete basketball court slab was found to be a tripping hazard on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
During the course of the investigation, it was found that a caregiver caused bodily injury to a child by forcefully grabbing, dragging, yelling at the child, and tossing the child to the ground in anger.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
During the course of the investigation, it was found that a caregiver caused bodily injury to a child by forcefully grabbing, dragging, yelling at the child, and tossing the child to the ground in anger.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
During the course of the investigation, it was found that a caregiver caused bodily injury to a child by forcefully grabbing, dragging, yelling at the child, and tossing the child to the ground in anger.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
During the course of the investigation, it was found that a caregiver caused bodily injury to a child by forcefully grabbing, dragging, yelling at the child, and tossing the child to the ground in anger.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
During the inspection 8 diaper creams were found to have expired dates. *This was corrected at inspection when all the expired diaper creams were removed.*
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection 8 diaper creams were found to have expired dates. *This was corrected at inspection when all the expired diaper creams were removed.*
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection 8 diaper creams were found to have expired dates. *This was corrected at inspection when all the expired diaper creams were removed.*
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection 8 diaper creams were found to have expired dates. *This was corrected at inspection when all the expired diaper creams were removed.*
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 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does First Step Learning Center have?
First Step Learning Center has 92 total violations on record, including 68 critical, 20 serious, and 4 minor.
When was First Step Learning Center last inspected?
First Step Learning Center was last inspected on December 23, 2025.