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First Steps Daycare

Child care center · 12904 STATE HIGHWAY 155 S, Tyler, TX 75703-6541 · License 1751110

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 34. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (128)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.
Yes
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.
4 746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
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.
Yes
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
Yes
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
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.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
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.
Yes
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
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.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
Yes
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.
Yes
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
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.
Yes
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.
4 746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
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.
Yes
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
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.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
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.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
Yes
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
4 746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
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.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.
Yes
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.
4 746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
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.
Yes
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
Yes
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
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.
Yes
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
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.
Yes
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
4 746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.
Yes
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
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.
Yes
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
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.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
Yes
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
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.
Yes
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.
Yes
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
Yes
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
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.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
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.
2 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.
4 746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
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.
Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (64)

64 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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