First Steps Academy & Daycare

Licensed Center in DALLAS, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 13, 2019

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 10120 MONROE DR, DALLAS, TX 75229 5705
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 13, 2019
Operation number: 1691302
Licensed capacity: 48 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	7
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,772
Citations recorded	21
Findings still pending	1
Record covers	November 23, 2021 – October 19, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	3
Medium High	6
Medium	11
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 19, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 752 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 6, 20252 citations recorded2 of 8 standards cited at this visit

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of AdmissionRisk level: Medium

Children's records reviewed did not have health statements on file.

Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2025.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

Staff files did not have annual required trainings completed.

Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2025.

InspectionOctober 20, 202510 citations recorded10 of 521 standards cited at this visit

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of AdmissionRisk level: Medium

Three of the six children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file.

Correction verified by the state on November 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

Three of the four staff files reviewed did not have current First-Aid training certificates available.

Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from childrenRisk level: Medium High

Caregivers were observed attending to admistrative duties such as answering the school phone and opening the doors to parents for pick-up while supervising children.

Correction verified by the state on November 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

Four of the four staff files reviewed did not have required trainings available for review.

Correction verified by the state on November 6, 2025.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

The operation did not have their drills documented.

Correction verified by the state on November 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

Two children out of six records reviewed did not emergency contact information on file.

Correction verified by the state on November 6, 2025.

746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop BottlesRisk level: High

An infant was observed asleep in their assigned play yard with their bottle proped up for feeding. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the bottle.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsRisk level: Medium

There was not a record of the playground maintenance checklist.

Correction verified by the state on November 6, 2025.

746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release InformationRisk level: High

One of the children's records reviewed did not have phone numbers for the release person.

Correction verified by the state on November 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not have a current health inspection.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2025.

InspectionNovember 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 759 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 8, 20232 citations recorded2 of 539 standards cited at this visit

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High

The center did not have a copy of their operational policy.

Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

Two children out of six records reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.

Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 14, 20225 citations recorded5 of 672 standards cited at this visit

746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect trainingRisk level: Medium

Staff files reviewed did not have the required information.

Correction verified by the state on December 1, 2022.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

The director and one staff file was not available to review.

Correction verified by the state on December 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policiesRisk level: Medium

Staff files reviewed did not have documentation they have completed orientation

Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2022.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low

Staff files reviewed did not have the required information.

Correction verified by the state on December 1, 2022.

746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo IdentificationRisk level: Medium

Staff files reviewed did not have copy of staff identification.

Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2022.

InspectionNovember 23, 20212 citations recorded2 of 521 standards cited at this visit

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

Six children files reviewed did not have address for the emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not have a current inspection. Last inspection dated 10-19-2020.

Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2021.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.