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Licensed Center · Texas

First Steps Learning Center

138 Applewhite Dr, Katy

Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · Map

1 deficiency cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
60
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Accredited,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
Jun 16, 2020
Phone
2813929194

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.

12High risk
12Medium-high risk
3Medium risk
2Medium-low risk
1Low risk
16Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Dec 19, 2025 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-01-02.
Nov 13, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 30, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-12-08.
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-07.
Nov 5, 2024 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
    Inspector's note: Documentation showing a monthly inspection of the outdoor play space was unavailable upon request. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-15.
  • Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
    Inspector's note: Documentation an annual santiation inspection has been conducted was not available upon request. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-15.
  • Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
    Inspector's note: 1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-08.
  • Non-critical Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
    Inspector's note: 1 out of 4 children's files evluated did not contain a signed health statement. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-11-19.
Sep 19, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 25, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 21, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 16, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 5, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • 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 upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-17.
Jan 3, 2024 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
    Inspector's note: 1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-12.
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
    Inspector's note: 2 out 7 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR/First Aid certification. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-12.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
    Inspector's note: 1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain a notarized affidavit for employment. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-01-12.
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: A fire drill has not been conducted since October 9, 2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-17.
Sep 1, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 31, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 23, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 18, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 8, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this 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.