Jul 31, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
First Steps Daycare
12904 State Highway 155 S, Tyler
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · Map
No deficiencies cited
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 34
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Before School Care,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Skill Classes,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Mar 9, 2023
- Phone
- 9036302248
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.
7High risk
4Medium-high risk
4Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
0Low risk
19Inspections and investigations on record
Inspection history
May 18, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Oct 27, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Oct 24, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Sep 5, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Sep 3, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
Aug 6, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Aug 5, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jul 25, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jul 23, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Feb 25, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 28, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 17, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
3 deficiencies cited
- Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-02-14. - Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-02-14. - Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-02-14.
Mar 5, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Oct 31, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Sep 21, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
Inspector's note: During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-12.
Jul 10, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Apr 13, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Feb 14, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 19, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
- Non-critical Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Inspector's note: During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-01-26. - Non-critical Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Inspector's note: During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-01-26. - Non-critical First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. 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.