First Steps Learning Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
46 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
December 19, 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 Steps Learning Center
- License number
- 1699246
- Location
- 138 APPLEWHITE DR, Katy, TX 77450
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 2.4/100
- Inspection record
- 46 inspections, last inspected December 19, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
140
Total Violations
Dec 19, 2025
Last Inspection
60
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (140)
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-07
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-08
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-08
Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-07
Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-07
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-08
Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-07
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-08
1 out of 4 children's files evluated did not contain a signed health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-19
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-08
Documentation showing a monthly inspection of the outdoor play space was unavailable upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
Documentation an annual santiation inspection has been conducted was not available upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
Documentation showing a monthly inspection of the outdoor play space was unavailable upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
Documentation showing a monthly inspection of the outdoor play space was unavailable upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-08
1 out of 4 children's files evluated did not contain a signed health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-19
Documentation an annual santiation inspection has been conducted was not available upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-08
Documentation an annual santiation inspection has been conducted was not available upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
1 out of 4 children's files evluated did not contain a signed health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-19
Documentation showing a monthly inspection of the outdoor play space was unavailable upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-08
Documentation an annual santiation inspection has been conducted was not available upon request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
1 out of 4 children's files evluated did not contain a signed health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-19
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain a notarized affidavit for employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12
A fire drill has not been conducted since October 9, 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-17
2 out 7 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR/First Aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain a notarized affidavit for employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12
A fire drill has not been conducted since October 9, 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-17
2 out 7 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR/First Aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain a notarized affidavit for employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12
A fire drill has not been conducted since October 9, 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-17
2 out 7 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR/First Aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain a notarized affidavit for employment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12
A fire drill has not been conducted since October 9, 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-17
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12
2 out 7 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR/First Aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12
An infant was observed sitting in a rocker without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the rocker during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A child's record evaluated was missing the special needs acknowledgment on their admission form. Note: The parent sent an acknowledgment during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A child's record evaluated was missing the special needs acknowledgment on their admission form. Note: The parent sent an acknowledgment during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
An infant was observed sitting in a rocker without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the rocker during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
An infant was observed sitting in a rocker without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the rocker during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A child's record evaluated was missing the special needs acknowledgment on their admission form. Note: The parent sent an acknowledgment during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A child's record evaluated was missing the special needs acknowledgment on their admission form. Note: The parent sent an acknowledgment during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
An infant was observed sitting in a rocker without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the rocker during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A 4-month-old child was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer). A photo was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-09
A 4-month-old child was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer). A photo was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-09
A 4-month-old child was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer). A photo was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-09
A 4-month-old child was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer). A photo was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-09
During this investigation, it was determined caregiver supervision was not maintained, which resulted in a child being inappropriately touched by another child in the operation's restroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07
During this investigation, it was determined caregiver supervision was not maintained, which resulted in a child being inappropriately touched by another child in the operation's restroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07
During this investigation, it was determined caregiver supervision was not maintained, which resulted in a child being inappropriately touched by another child in the operation's restroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07
During this investigation, it was determined caregiver supervision was not maintained, which resulted in a child being inappropriately touched by another child in the operation's restroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-07
The operation did not have a current staff list posted. Note: The Director updated the staff list during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation does not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last inspection conducted was on 3/15/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06
Both restrooms at the operation were unsanitary. One restroom contained urine inside of the toilet, toilet paper on the floor, and the trash can was overflowing with toilet paper.The other restroom had toilet paper on the floor. Note: The Director cleaned both restrooms during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two 7 month old children were observed swaddled and asleep in their cribs. A 2 month old was observed swaddled and asleep in a rocker chair. Note: Photos were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
A 2 month old was observed alseep in a restrictive device (rocker). Note: A phone was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
Four infant bottles were not labeled with each child's first and last name.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-02
A 7 month old was observed asleep in their crib with their head covered with a hat.The hat was placed over the child's head, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Note: A photo was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
A 7 month old child was observed asleep on a boppy in their crib. Later during the inspection, another 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier and pacifer attachment. Note: A photo was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
Two infants, ages 4m and 7m, who are not ready for table food did not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03
The operational policies handbook is missing the following: 746.501: (14) Transportation; (24) emergency preparedness plan; (29)(b)(2) gang-free zone Note: The Director added these policies to the handbook during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver was observed on their cellphone during naptime in the 3yr to 5yr old classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
The Director does not have current transportation training.The Director is the person who transports the school-age children to and from school.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-02
One of the operations emergency exit doors (back door) cannot open. It is blocked by a wooden step located on the outside of the door. Note: A photo was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06
A caregiver in the infant room (2m to 1yr) did not know the number of children present. The caregiver stated their were 5 children present. There were 7 children present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
A 7 month old child was observed asleep on a boppy in their crib. Later during the inspection, another 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier and pacifer attachment. Note: A photo was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
A 7 month old was observed asleep in their crib with their head covered with a hat.The hat was placed over the child's head, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Note: A photo was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
The operational policies handbook is missing the following: 746.501: (14) Transportation; (24) emergency preparedness plan; (29)(b)(2) gang-free zone Note: The Director added these policies to the handbook during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The Director does not have current transportation training.The Director is the person who transports the school-age children to and from school.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-02
Two infants, ages 4m and 7m, who are not ready for table food did not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03
The operation does not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last inspection conducted was on 3/15/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06
The operation did not have a current staff list posted. Note: The Director updated the staff list during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Both restrooms at the operation were unsanitary. One restroom contained urine inside of the toilet, toilet paper on the floor, and the trash can was overflowing with toilet paper.The other restroom had toilet paper on the floor. Note: The Director cleaned both restrooms during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Four infant bottles were not labeled with each child's first and last name.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-02
A 7 month old was observed asleep in their crib with their head covered with a hat.The hat was placed over the child's head, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Note: A photo was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
A caregiver in the infant room (2m to 1yr) did not know the number of children present. The caregiver stated their were 5 children present. There were 7 children present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
Two 7 month old children were observed swaddled and asleep in their cribs. A 2 month old was observed swaddled and asleep in a rocker chair. Note: Photos were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
A 2 month old was observed alseep in a restrictive device (rocker). Note: A phone was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
One of the operations emergency exit doors (back door) cannot open. It is blocked by a wooden step located on the outside of the door. Note: A photo was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06
Four infant bottles were not labeled with each child's first and last name.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-02
The operation did not have a current staff list posted. Note: The Director updated the staff list during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A 2 month old was observed alseep in a restrictive device (rocker). Note: A phone was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
Two 7 month old children were observed swaddled and asleep in their cribs. A 2 month old was observed swaddled and asleep in a rocker chair. Note: Photos were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
The Director does not have current transportation training.The Director is the person who transports the school-age children to and from school.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-02
Both restrooms at the operation were unsanitary. One restroom contained urine inside of the toilet, toilet paper on the floor, and the trash can was overflowing with toilet paper.The other restroom had toilet paper on the floor. Note: The Director cleaned both restrooms during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver in the infant room (2m to 1yr) did not know the number of children present. The caregiver stated their were 5 children present. There were 7 children present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
A caregiver was observed on their cellphone during naptime in the 3yr to 5yr old classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
One of the operations emergency exit doors (back door) cannot open. It is blocked by a wooden step located on the outside of the door. Note: A photo was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06
The operation does not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last inspection conducted was on 3/15/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06
Two infants, ages 4m and 7m, who are not ready for table food did not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03
A caregiver was observed on their cellphone during naptime in the 3yr to 5yr old classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
A 7 month old child was observed asleep on a boppy in their crib. Later during the inspection, another 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier and pacifer attachment. Note: A photo was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
The operational policies handbook is missing the following: 746.501: (14) Transportation; (24) emergency preparedness plan; (29)(b)(2) gang-free zone Note: The Director added these policies to the handbook during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two infants, ages 4m and 7m, who are not ready for table food did not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03
The operation does not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last inspection conducted was on 3/15/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06
One of the operations emergency exit doors (back door) cannot open. It is blocked by a wooden step located on the outside of the door. Note: A photo was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-06
A caregiver was observed on their cellphone during naptime in the 3yr to 5yr old classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
A caregiver in the infant room (2m to 1yr) did not know the number of children present. The caregiver stated their were 5 children present. There were 7 children present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
Both restrooms at the operation were unsanitary. One restroom contained urine inside of the toilet, toilet paper on the floor, and the trash can was overflowing with toilet paper.The other restroom had toilet paper on the floor. Note: The Director cleaned both restrooms during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The Director does not have current transportation training.The Director is the person who transports the school-age children to and from school.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-02
Two 7 month old children were observed swaddled and asleep in their cribs. A 2 month old was observed swaddled and asleep in a rocker chair. Note: Photos were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
A 2 month old was observed alseep in a restrictive device (rocker). Note: A phone was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
The operation did not have a current staff list posted. Note: The Director updated the staff list during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Four infant bottles were not labeled with each child's first and last name.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-02
A 7 month old was observed asleep in their crib with their head covered with a hat.The hat was placed over the child's head, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Note: A photo was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
A 7 month old child was observed asleep on a boppy in their crib. Later during the inspection, another 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier and pacifer attachment. Note: A photo was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
The operational policies handbook is missing the following: 746.501: (14) Transportation; (24) emergency preparedness plan; (29)(b)(2) gang-free zone Note: The Director added these policies to the handbook during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The CRP/FA certification for one caregiver was expired in May 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
A water bucket and mopping tools was located in the restroom area that are accessibe to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
Two children files did not have the admission information required for Health Statement available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
The personnel record for one caregiver in Toddler classroom was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
The Playground Maintenance checklist was not documented for Friday 6/11/21.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-18
The personnel record for one caregiver in Toddler classroom was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
The CRP/FA certification for one caregiver was expired in May 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
A water bucket and mopping tools was located in the restroom area that are accessibe to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
The Playground Maintenance checklist was not documented for Friday 6/11/21.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-18
The personnel record for one caregiver in Toddler classroom was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
The personnel record for one caregiver in Toddler classroom was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
A water bucket and mopping tools was located in the restroom area that are accessibe to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
The Playground Maintenance checklist was not documented for Friday 6/11/21.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-18
The CRP/FA certification for one caregiver was expired in May 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
Two children files did not have the admission information required for Health Statement available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
Two children files did not have the admission information required for Health Statement available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
The CRP/FA certification for one caregiver was expired in May 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
A water bucket and mopping tools was located in the restroom area that are accessibe to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
The Playground Maintenance checklist was not documented for Friday 6/11/21.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-18
Two children files did not have the admission information required for Health Statement available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Steps Learning Center's safety grade?
First Steps Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 2.4 out of 100.
How many violations does First Steps Learning Center have?
First Steps Learning Center has 140 total violations on record, including 108 critical, 28 serious, and 4 minor.
When was First Steps Learning Center last inspected?
First Steps Learning Center was last inspected on December 19, 2025.