First Step INC
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
22 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
May 15, 2026
Latest inspection
March 3, 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 May 15, 2026
- Provider
- First Step INC
- License number
- 515990
- Location
- 4003 HUNTER RD, San Marcos, TX 78666
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 32.9/100
- Inspection record
- 22 inspections, last inspected March 3, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed May 15, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
38
Total Violations
Mar 3, 2026
Last Inspection
71
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (38)
The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20
The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20
The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20
The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20
The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20
The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20
The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20
The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20
The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20
The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20
The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20
The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-20
During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-27
During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Step INC's safety grade?
First Step INC has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 32.9 out of 100.
How many violations does First Step INC have?
First Step INC has 38 total violations on record, including 38 critical, 0 serious, and 0 minor.
When was First Step INC last inspected?
First Step INC was last inspected on March 3, 2026.