My First Step Child Care & Development Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
29 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 6, 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
- My First Step Child Care & Development Center
- License number
- 1694780
- Location
- 807 MOZELLE ST, Pharr, TX 78577
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 48.8/100
- Inspection record
- 29 inspections, last inspected January 6, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
58
Total Violations
Jan 6, 2026
Last Inspection
85
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (58)
The toddler classroom was out of ratio there were 12 children with 1 caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the toddler classroom making the classroom come to ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
The toddler classroom was out of ratio there were 12 children with 1 caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the toddler classroom making the classroom come to ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
The toddler classroom was out of ratio there were 12 children with 1 caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the toddler classroom making the classroom come to ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
The toddler classroom was out of ratio there were 12 children with 1 caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the toddler classroom making the classroom come to ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
In the infant rooms one of the mats was not labeled with the childs name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the mat.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Staff files were reviewed and 2 out of the 4 staff files were missing trainings in the following training topics. * Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. * Administering medication. * Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14
In the infant rooms one of the mats was not labeled with the childs name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the mat.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
In the infant rooms one of the mats was not labeled with the childs name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the mat.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Staff files were reviewed and 2 out of the 4 staff files were missing trainings in the following training topics. * Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. * Administering medication. * Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14
Staff files were reviewed and 2 out of the 4 staff files were missing trainings in the following training topics. * Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. * Administering medication. * Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14
Staff files were reviewed and 2 out of the 4 staff files were missing trainings in the following training topics. * Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. * Administering medication. * Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-14
In the infant rooms one of the mats was not labeled with the childs name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the mat.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection it was observed the most recent fire inspection was not posted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-16
During inspection it was observed the ATTENTION PARENTS required posting was not posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director posted the ATTENTION PARENTS letter in the entrance of the center.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection it was observed the ATTENTION PARENTS required posting was not posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director posted the ATTENTION PARENTS letter in the entrance of the center.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection it was observed the ATTENTION PARENTS required posting was not posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director posted the ATTENTION PARENTS letter in the entrance of the center.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection it was observed the most recent fire inspection was not posted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-16
During inspection it was observed the ATTENTION PARENTS required posting was not posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director posted the ATTENTION PARENTS letter in the entrance of the center.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection it was observed the most recent fire inspection was not posted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-16
During inspection it was observed the most recent fire inspection was not posted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-16
One out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Medications
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-19
One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing orientation statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-19
One out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Medications
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-19
One out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Medications
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-19
One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing orientation statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-19
One out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Medications
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-19
One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing orientation statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-19
One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing orientation statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-19
One out of seven staff files was not available for review at the time of inspection including training record. One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing hired date, and center/personnel/orientation statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08
Two out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Abuse/Neglect Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development Medications
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08
One out of seven staff files was not available for review at the time of inspection including training record. One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing hired date, and center/personnel/orientation statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08
Two out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Abuse/Neglect Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development Medications
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08
One out of seven staff files was not available for review at the time of inspection including training record. One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing hired date, and center/personnel/orientation statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08
Two out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Abuse/Neglect Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development Medications
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08
One out of seven staff files was not available for review at the time of inspection including training record. One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing hired date, and center/personnel/orientation statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08
Two out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Abuse/Neglect Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development Medications
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08
One out of seven staff files was not available for review at the time of inspection including training record. One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing hired date, and center/personnel/orientation statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-04
Two out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Abuse/Neglect Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development Medications
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-04
One out of seven staff files was not available for review at the time of inspection including training record. One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing hired date, and center/personnel/orientation statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-04
One out of seven staff files was not available for review at the time of inspection including training record. One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing hired date, and center/personnel/orientation statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-04
Two out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Abuse/Neglect Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development Medications
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-04
Two out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Abuse/Neglect Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development Medications
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-04
One out of seven staff files was not available for review at the time of inspection including training record. One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing hired date, and center/personnel/orientation statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-04
Two out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Abuse/Neglect Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development Medications
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-04
Two out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Abuse/Neglect Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development Food Allergies Medications
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-30
One out of seven staff files was not available for review at the time of inspection including training record. One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing hired date, and center/personnel/orientation statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-23
Two out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Abuse/Neglect Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development Food Allergies Medications
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-30
One out of seven staff files was not available for review at the time of inspection including training record. One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing hired date, and center/personnel/orientation statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-23
Two out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Abuse/Neglect Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development Food Allergies Medications
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-30
Two out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Abuse/Neglect Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development Food Allergies Medications
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-30
One out of seven staff files was not available for review at the time of inspection including training record. One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing hired date, and center/personnel/orientation statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-23
One out of seven staff files was not available for review at the time of inspection including training record. One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing hired date, and center/personnel/orientation statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-23
Two out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/Early Brain Development Abuse/Neglect Administering Medications
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-07
One out of five children's files is missing Authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-26
One out of seven staff files was not available for review at the time of inspection including training record and first aid/cpr training. One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing hired date, ID and center/personnel/orientation statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-29
A three year old was placed in a high chair with a book in the prek room while the rest of the children were sitting on chairs and working on puzzles. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed child from high chair and child sat on chair with the other children.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
An employee was present at the operation and caring for children without background check eligibility notice.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-25
An employee without a high school diploma/GED was left in charge of supervising a classroom. No other caregivers were present in the room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a qualified caregiver stepped into the room.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is My First Step Child Care & Development Center's safety grade?
My First Step Child Care & Development Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 48.8 out of 100.
How many violations does My First Step Child Care & Development Center have?
My First Step Child Care & Development Center has 58 total violations on record, including 11 critical, 47 serious, and 0 minor.
When was My First Step Child Care & Development Center last inspected?
My First Step Child Care & Development Center was last inspected on January 6, 2026.