Feb 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
First Step Learning Center
335 S Hampton Rd, Desoto
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · Map
No deficiencies cited
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 136
- 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,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2002
- Phone
- 9722308100
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
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.
5High risk
8Medium-high risk
3Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
24Inspections and investigations on record
Inspection history
Jan 15, 2026 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
- Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Inspector's note: Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-29. - Critical Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Inspector's note: The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-29. - Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Inspector's note: The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-01-29. - Critical Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Inspector's note: The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-29.
Oct 21, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Aug 25, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Aug 21, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jun 12, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Apr 30, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Apr 23, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Feb 18, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 30, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
- Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Inspector's note: Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training, Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-21. - Critical Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Inspector's note: A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Jul 16, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jun 24, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jun 23, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Feb 12, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Feb 9, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Feb 6, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Feb 2, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jun 14, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Mar 27, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Mar 14, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-17.
Mar 14, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Feb 13, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Feb 10, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Inspector's note: The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-03.
Feb 6, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current fire inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-03.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.