Daniehl LLC, DBA: First Steps Learning Center

5431 BARKER CYPRESS RD STE 1500, Houston, TX 77084Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

10 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 6, 2026

Latest inspection

April 2, 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 6, 2026

Provider
Daniehl LLC, DBA: First Steps Learning Center
License number
1770477
Location
5431 BARKER CYPRESS RD STE 1500, Houston, TX 77084
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 55.0/100
Inspection record
10 inspections, last inspected April 2, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor55.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety0/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance0/100

36

Total Violations

Apr 2, 2026

Last Inspection

102

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (36)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Aug 18, 2025

3 out of 3 children did not have feeding instructions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Aug 18, 2025

3 out of 3 children did not have feeding instructions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Aug 18, 2025

3 out of 8 files reviewed did not have immunizations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Aug 18, 2025

3 out of 8 files reviewed did not have immunizations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Aug 18, 2025

3 out of 3 children did not have feeding instructions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Aug 18, 2025

3 out of 8 files reviewed did not have immunizations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Aug 27, 2024

In the Toddler room there were 2 outlets uncovered. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the director covered the outlets.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(6)Aug 27, 2024

There was no first aid kit located in the transportation van. Note: This was corrected when the driver placed another kit in the van.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Aug 27, 2024

In the Toddler room there were 2 outlets uncovered. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the director covered the outlets.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(6)Aug 27, 2024

There was no first aid kit located in the transportation van. Note: This was corrected when the driver placed another kit in the van.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Aug 27, 2024

In the Toddler room there were 2 outlets uncovered. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the director covered the outlets.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(6)Aug 27, 2024

There was no first aid kit located in the transportation van. Note: This was corrected when the driver placed another kit in the van.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(5)Feb 22, 2024

There is a missing bolt on the playground equipment for the kids.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(5)Feb 22, 2024

There is a missing bolt on the playground equipment for the kids.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Feb 22, 2024

2 out of 10 records reviewed there was no admission form on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-27

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(5)Feb 22, 2024

There is a missing bolt on the playground equipment for the kids.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Feb 22, 2024

2 out of 10 records reviewed there was no admission form on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Feb 22, 2024

2 out of 10 records reviewed there was no admission form on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-27

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Aug 9, 2023

Reviewing transportation Children's emergency contact records, 4 out of 6 children's records were missing address of another person responsible individual (friend or relative) who be contacted in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Aug 9, 2023

Reviewing transportation Children's emergency contact records, 4 out of 6 children's records were missing address of another person responsible individual (friend or relative) who be contacted in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Aug 9, 2023

Reviewing transportation Children's emergency contact records, 4 out of 6 children's records were missing address of another person responsible individual (friend or relative) who be contacted in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Apr 10, 2023

In the Tiny Stepper's Classroom it was observed the Ceiling tile has a stained from possible leak.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(4)Apr 10, 2023

Emergency Preparedness plan did not have procedure for: How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released. Note: This was corrected at inspection, when the permit holder added the procedure to the emergency policy.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(5)Apr 10, 2023

Emergency Preparedness plan did not have procedure for: How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted. Note: This was corrected at inspection, when the permit holder added the procedure to the emergency policy.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)Apr 10, 2023

There was no emergency secondary location on the emergency preparedness plan. Note: THis was corrected at inspection when the permit holder added the secondary emergency location.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Apr 10, 2023

It was observed inside the Pre-K Classroom an ant bed at the exit door, ants coming inside the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Apr 10, 2023

In the Tiny Stepper's Classroom it was observed the Ceiling tile has a stained from possible leak.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Apr 10, 2023

It was observed inside the Pre-K Classroom an ant bed at the exit door, ants coming inside the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(5)Apr 10, 2023

Emergency Preparedness plan did not have procedure for: How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted. Note: This was corrected at inspection, when the permit holder added the procedure to the emergency policy.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)Apr 10, 2023

There was no emergency secondary location on the emergency preparedness plan. Note: THis was corrected at inspection when the permit holder added the secondary emergency location.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Apr 10, 2023

It was observed inside the Pre-K Classroom an ant bed at the exit door, ants coming inside the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Apr 10, 2023

In the Tiny Stepper's Classroom it was observed the Ceiling tile has a stained from possible leak.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)Apr 10, 2023

There was no emergency secondary location on the emergency preparedness plan. Note: THis was corrected at inspection when the permit holder added the secondary emergency location.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(4)Apr 10, 2023

Emergency Preparedness plan did not have procedure for: How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released. Note: This was corrected at inspection, when the permit holder added the procedure to the emergency policy.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(5)Apr 10, 2023

Emergency Preparedness plan did not have procedure for: How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted. Note: This was corrected at inspection, when the permit holder added the procedure to the emergency policy.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(4)Apr 10, 2023

Emergency Preparedness plan did not have procedure for: How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released. Note: This was corrected at inspection, when the permit holder added the procedure to the emergency policy.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daniehl LLC, DBA: First Steps Learning Center's safety grade?

Daniehl LLC, DBA: First Steps Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 55.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Daniehl LLC, DBA: First Steps Learning Center have?

Daniehl LLC, DBA: First Steps Learning Center has 36 total violations on record, including 27 critical, 9 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Daniehl LLC, DBA: First Steps Learning Center last inspected?

Daniehl LLC, DBA: First Steps Learning Center was last inspected on April 2, 2026.

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