May 13, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
First Steps Learning Center
4519 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · Map
No deficiencies cited
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-08:00 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
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Jun 8, 2022
- Phone
- 9565257245
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.
4High risk
3Medium-high risk
1Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
16Inspections and investigations on record
Inspection history
May 6, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Apr 9, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Feb 20, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Oct 3, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Sep 16, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Aug 21, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Aug 20, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
5 deficiencies cited
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered during the investigation, children are not allowed to play outdoors when they misbehave. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-18. - Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Inspector's note: Based on information gained during the investigation, an employee at the operation told a child "You got a problem with Me? You don't like me? I don't like you either." Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-18. - Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Inspector's note: A caregiver in the infant room used an IPAD to play Mickey Mouse Club House for a 12 month old infant. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-18. - Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Inspector's note: Based on information gained during the investigation caregivers yell at children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-18. - Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was found that a new employee was allowed to have contact with children before receiving the background check results. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-18.
Apr 10, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
May 14, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
May 16, 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.