First Steps Daycare

12904 STATE HIGHWAY 155 S, Tyler, TX 75703Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

48 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 27, 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 Daycare
License number
1751110
Location
12904 STATE HIGHWAY 155 S, Tyler, TX 75703
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 24.0/100
Inspection record
48 inspections, last inspected October 27, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor24.0 / 100
Health70/100
Safety10/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

64

Total Violations

Oct 27, 2025

Last Inspection

34

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (64)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Sep 3, 2025

During a walk through of the building while on the playground, it was observed a 6 month old sleeping in a swing. This was brought to both the director and caregivers attention and corrected while Licensing was present.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Sep 3, 2025

During a walk through of the building while on the playground, it was observed a 6 month old sleeping in a swing. This was brought to both the director and caregivers attention and corrected while Licensing was present.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Sep 3, 2025

During a walk through of the building while on the playground, it was observed a 6 month old sleeping in a swing. This was brought to both the director and caregivers attention and corrected while Licensing was present.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Sep 3, 2025

During a walk through of the building while on the playground, it was observed a 6 month old sleeping in a swing. This was brought to both the director and caregivers attention and corrected while Licensing was present.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jan 17, 2025

Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has been found to be deficient. Neglectful supervision occurred when two children were found outside of the operation. One student was found near the roadway by a passer byer and the other by a local officer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Jan 17, 2025

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jan 17, 2025

Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has been found to be deficient. The operation only reported one student being left unsupervised while knowing about the second student who was found on the back steps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jan 17, 2025

Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has been found to be deficient. The operation only reported one student being left unsupervised while knowing about the second student who was found on the back steps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jan 17, 2025

Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has been found to be deficient. Neglectful supervision occurred when two children were found outside of the operation. One student was found near the roadway by a passer byer and the other by a local officer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jan 17, 2025

Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has been found to be deficient. The operation only reported one student being left unsupervised while knowing about the second student who was found on the back steps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jan 17, 2025

Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has been found to be deficient. Neglectful supervision occurred when two children were found outside of the operation. One student was found near the roadway by a passer byer and the other by a local officer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Jan 17, 2025

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jan 17, 2025

Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has been found to be deficient. The operation only reported one student being left unsupervised while knowing about the second student who was found on the back steps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jan 17, 2025

Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has been found to be deficient. Neglectful supervision occurred when two children were found outside of the operation. One student was found near the roadway by a passer byer and the other by a local officer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Jan 17, 2025

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Jan 17, 2025

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4813(c)Sep 21, 2023

During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4813(c)Sep 21, 2023

During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4813(c)Sep 21, 2023

During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4813(c)Sep 21, 2023

During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.503Jan 19, 2023

During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)Jan 19, 2023

During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(a)Jan 19, 2023

During a review of the operations first aid kit, it was observed items missing for their first aid kit. This was soon corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.503Jan 19, 2023

During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(a)Jan 19, 2023

During a review of the operations first aid kit, it was observed items missing for their first aid kit. This was soon corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)Jan 19, 2023

During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.503Jan 19, 2023

During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(a)Jan 19, 2023

During a review of the operations first aid kit, it was observed items missing for their first aid kit. This was soon corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)Jan 19, 2023

During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.503Jan 19, 2023

During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(a)Jan 19, 2023

During a review of the operations first aid kit, it was observed items missing for their first aid kit. This was soon corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.605(3)Jan 19, 2023

During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Dec 12, 2022

During inspection it was observed that both classrooms had disinfecting wipes within the reach of the children. The caregivers placed the wipes in a safe place during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Dec 12, 2022

The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Dec 12, 2022

The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Dec 12, 2022

During inspection it was observed that both classrooms had disinfecting wipes within the reach of the children. The caregivers placed the wipes in a safe place during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Dec 12, 2022

The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Dec 12, 2022

During inspection it was observed that both classrooms had disinfecting wipes within the reach of the children. The caregivers placed the wipes in a safe place during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Dec 12, 2022

During inspection it was observed that both classrooms had disinfecting wipes within the reach of the children. The caregivers placed the wipes in a safe place during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Dec 12, 2022

The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 10, 2022

A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 10, 2022

A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 10, 2022

A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 10, 2022

A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Nov 8, 2022

The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(5)Nov 8, 2022

There were two rooms with children napping with one caregiver in each room supervising as required. There was not an extra person in the building as required for ratios.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-09

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 8, 2022

A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(5)Nov 8, 2022

There were two rooms with children napping with one caregiver in each room supervising as required. There was not an extra person in the building as required for ratios.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Nov 8, 2022

The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(5)Nov 8, 2022

There were two rooms with children napping with one caregiver in each room supervising as required. There was not an extra person in the building as required for ratios.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-09

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 8, 2022

A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Nov 8, 2022

The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 8, 2022

A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(5)Nov 8, 2022

There were two rooms with children napping with one caregiver in each room supervising as required. There was not an extra person in the building as required for ratios.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-09

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 8, 2022

A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.605(6)Nov 8, 2022

The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(1)Sep 7, 2022

Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5535(a)(1)Sep 7, 2022

The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5535(a)(1)Sep 7, 2022

The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(1)Sep 7, 2022

Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5535(a)(1)Sep 7, 2022

The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5535(a)(1)Sep 7, 2022

The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(1)Sep 7, 2022

Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(1)Sep 7, 2022

Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Steps Daycare's safety grade?

First Steps Daycare has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 24.0 out of 100.

How many violations does First Steps Daycare have?

First Steps Daycare has 64 total violations on record, including 44 critical, 20 serious, and 0 minor.

When was First Steps Daycare last inspected?

First Steps Daycare was last inspected on October 27, 2025.

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