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First Step Learning Center

Dallas, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

6 state inspections, last 2 years
14 deficiencies on the state’s summary
11 high or medium-high risk
December 22, 2025 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued December 1, 1998
Capacity
365 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
535928

Where

5641 Southwestern Medical Ave
Dallas, TX 75235

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 3
  • Medium-high 8
  • Medium 3
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
December 30, 2024Medium High746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
State’s note: “Caregiver did not wash her hands after assiting a child in the restroom.”
At the inspection
December 30, 2024High746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
State’s note: “A bucket of mop water was observed in a children's bathroom, providing direct access to its contents. This was corrected at inspection. The bucket was empited.”
At the inspection
December 30, 2024Medium High746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
State’s note: “During the inspection, it was observed that caregivers were engaged in washing dishes and mopping the floor while children were seated at a kidney-shaped table and appearing to fall asleep. This situation was addressed and corrected during the inspection process.”
At the inspection
December 30, 2024Medium High746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State’s note: “During the inspection, it was observed that several classrooms contained bleach, cleaning supplies, and air freshener within reach of children. This was corrected at inspection. The items were moved to a higher shelf or locked cabinet.”
At the inspection
March 12, 2024Medium High746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
State’s note: “6 of infant cribs inspected had loose fitting sheets on the mattress.”
At the inspection
December 1, 2023High746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
State’s note: “A parent of a child in care notified the staff about concerns over a possible injury the child may have sustained while in care. However, the staff did not notify licensing of the possible injury that may have placed a child at risk of harm.”
February 20, 2024
November 2, 2023Medium High746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
State’s note: “The staff did not request the identification of an individual when arrived to pick up a child and the individual had never been to the center before.”
November 21, 2023
May 8, 2023Medium746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
State’s note: “Fourteen infant feeding instruction reviewed had not been updated within the required time frame.”
May 12, 2023
May 8, 2023High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “During a inspection staff member was present prior to receiving their background check determination. This was corrected at inspection when the staff member was asked to leave.”
May 8, 2023
April 18, 2023Medium High746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
State’s note: “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. It was determined that the morning caregiver failed to notify the evening caregiver of the child incident before parent pick up.”
June 21, 2023
April 18, 2023Medium746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
State’s note: “The operation did not notify the parent upon pick when their child had an injury.”
June 21, 2023
May 12, 2022Medium High746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
State’s note: “When reviewing personnel files 11 of the11 files reviewed were missing the 24 hours of annual training as required.”
May 26, 2022
January 12, 2022Medium746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
State’s note: “During an inspection, children were seated at a table in bucket chairs equipped with safety straps, however, neither of the children had the safety straps fastened.”
At the inspection
December 7, 2021Medium High746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
State’s note: “A chair used to feed infants/toddlers at a table did not have the required safety strap. The chair was in use at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection.”
At the inspection

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected First Step Learning Center?

Texas HHSC's file lists 6 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on December 22, 2025. 1 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does First Step Learning Center have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 14: 3 high-risk, 8 medium-high-risk, 3 medium-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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