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First Step Learning Center

Child care center · 335 S HAMPTON RD, Desoto, TX 75115-5745 · License 813204

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 136. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (144)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
3 746.311(b) - Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
Yes
5 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
The operation had a caregiver present with direct access to children after receiving an notice from the CBCU stating that he was ineligible to be at the operation. The staff member was immediately sent home from the operation.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was observed with 5 children ages 2 months-15 months. The room was out of ratio by 1 child. The school age room was observed with 28 children ages 6-12. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the inspection one infant was moved to another room which brought the infant room into compliance. During the inspection another caregiver was placed in the school age room bringing the room into compliance.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 7 children ages 9-19 months. The specified age group for the room was 12-17 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Report situation placing child at risk - This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report an incident to HHSC Child Care Regulation that occurred at the operation in a timely manner.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants ages 4-16 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 3. An additional caregiver was placed in the classroom bringing the class into compliance.
Yes
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
One infant under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in his crib with a blanket. The caregiver removed the blanket during the monitoring.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was able to exit their classroom and walk to the outdoor play area unsupervised.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
3 746.1305(a)(5) - Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver hit a child in care.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants ages 4-16 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 3. An additional caregiver was placed in the classroom bringing the class into compliance.
Yes
3 746.1305(a)(5) - Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was able to exit their classroom and walk to the outdoor play area unsupervised.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Report situation placing child at risk - This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report an incident to HHSC Child Care Regulation that occurred at the operation in a timely manner.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was observed with 5 children ages 2 months-15 months. The room was out of ratio by 1 child. The school age room was observed with 28 children ages 6-12. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the inspection one infant was moved to another room which brought the infant room into compliance. During the inspection another caregiver was placed in the school age room bringing the room into compliance.
Yes
3 746.311(b) - Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
One infant under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in his crib with a blanket. The caregiver removed the blanket during the monitoring.
Yes
5 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
The operation had a caregiver present with direct access to children after receiving an notice from the CBCU stating that he was ineligible to be at the operation. The staff member was immediately sent home from the operation.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 7 children ages 9-19 months. The specified age group for the room was 12-17 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver hit a child in care.
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Report situation placing child at risk - This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report an incident to HHSC Child Care Regulation that occurred at the operation in a timely manner.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver hit a child in care.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was able to exit their classroom and walk to the outdoor play area unsupervised.
5 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
The operation had a caregiver present with direct access to children after receiving an notice from the CBCU stating that he was ineligible to be at the operation. The staff member was immediately sent home from the operation.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 7 children ages 9-19 months. The specified age group for the room was 12-17 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
3 746.311(b) - Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants ages 4-16 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 3. An additional caregiver was placed in the classroom bringing the class into compliance.
Yes
3 746.1305(a)(5) - Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was observed with 5 children ages 2 months-15 months. The room was out of ratio by 1 child. The school age room was observed with 28 children ages 6-12. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the inspection one infant was moved to another room which brought the infant room into compliance. During the inspection another caregiver was placed in the school age room bringing the room into compliance.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
One infant under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in his crib with a blanket. The caregiver removed the blanket during the monitoring.
Yes
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
3 746.311(b) - Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants ages 4-16 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 3. An additional caregiver was placed in the classroom bringing the class into compliance.
Yes
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Report situation placing child at risk - This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report an incident to HHSC Child Care Regulation that occurred at the operation in a timely manner.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
One infant under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in his crib with a blanket. The caregiver removed the blanket during the monitoring.
Yes
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver hit a child in care.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was able to exit their classroom and walk to the outdoor play area unsupervised.
5 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
The operation had a caregiver present with direct access to children after receiving an notice from the CBCU stating that he was ineligible to be at the operation. The staff member was immediately sent home from the operation.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 7 children ages 9-19 months. The specified age group for the room was 12-17 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was observed with 5 children ages 2 months-15 months. The room was out of ratio by 1 child. The school age room was observed with 28 children ages 6-12. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the inspection one infant was moved to another room which brought the infant room into compliance. During the inspection another caregiver was placed in the school age room bringing the room into compliance.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
3 746.1305(a)(5) - Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was able to exit their classroom and walk to the outdoor play area unsupervised.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
3 746.1305(a)(5) - Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Report situation placing child at risk - This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report an incident to HHSC Child Care Regulation that occurred at the operation in a timely manner.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants ages 4-16 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 3. An additional caregiver was placed in the classroom bringing the class into compliance.
Yes
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was observed with 5 children ages 2 months-15 months. The room was out of ratio by 1 child. The school age room was observed with 28 children ages 6-12. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the inspection one infant was moved to another room which brought the infant room into compliance. During the inspection another caregiver was placed in the school age room bringing the room into compliance.
Yes
5 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
The operation had a caregiver present with direct access to children after receiving an notice from the CBCU stating that he was ineligible to be at the operation. The staff member was immediately sent home from the operation.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
3 746.311(b) - Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
One infant under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in his crib with a blanket. The caregiver removed the blanket during the monitoring.
Yes
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver hit a child in care.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 7 children ages 9-19 months. The specified age group for the room was 12-17 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
One infant under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in his crib with a blanket. The caregiver removed the blanket during the monitoring.
Yes
3 746.311(b) - Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
3 746.1305(a)(5) - Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Report situation placing child at risk - This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report an incident to HHSC Child Care Regulation that occurred at the operation in a timely manner.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was observed with 5 children ages 2 months-15 months. The room was out of ratio by 1 child. The school age room was observed with 28 children ages 6-12. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the inspection one infant was moved to another room which brought the infant room into compliance. During the inspection another caregiver was placed in the school age room bringing the room into compliance.
Yes
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that a caregiver hit a child in care.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants ages 4-16 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 3. An additional caregiver was placed in the classroom bringing the class into compliance.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 7 children ages 9-19 months. The specified age group for the room was 12-17 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children.

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

Inspections (88)

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

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