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Licensed Center · Texas

Daniehl LLC, DBA: First Steps Learning Center

5431 Barker Cypress Rd Ste 1500, Houston

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
102
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Sep 7, 2023
Phone
3463776871

Conditions on the permit: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

1High risk
8Medium-high risk
3Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
10Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Aug 7, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 2, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 30, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 18, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: 3 out of 8 files reviewed did not have immunizations. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-25.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: 3 out of 3 children did not have feeding instructions. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-20.
Mar 19, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 6, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 27, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
    Inspector's note: There was no first aid kit located in the transportation van. Note: This was corrected when the driver placed another kit in the van. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
    Inspector's note: In the Toddler room there were 2 outlets uncovered. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the director covered the outlets. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Feb 22, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
    Inspector's note: There is a missing bolt on the playground equipment for the kids. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-29.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: 2 out of 10 records reviewed there was no admission form on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-27.
Aug 9, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
    Inspector's note: Reviewing transportation Children's emergency contact records, 4 out of 6 children's records were missing address of another person responsible individual (friend or relative) who be contacted in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-16.
Jun 14, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 17, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 10, 2023 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
    Inspector's note: Emergency Preparedness plan did not have procedure for: How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted. Note: This was corrected at inspection, when the permit holder added the procedure to the emergency policy. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: In the Tiny Stepper's Classroom it was observed the Ceiling tile has a stained from possible leak. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-24.
  • Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
    Inspector's note: Emergency Preparedness plan did not have procedure for: How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released. Note: This was corrected at inspection, when the permit holder added the procedure to the emergency policy. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: It was observed inside the Pre-K Classroom an ant bed at the exit door, ants coming inside the classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-17.
  • Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
    Inspector's note: There was no emergency secondary location on the emergency preparedness plan. Note: THis was corrected at inspection when the permit holder added the secondary emergency location. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.