Texas records · SMITH County · TYLER
First Steps Daycare
Licensed Center in TYLER, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 9, 2023
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 12904 STATE HIGHWAY 155 S, TYLER, TX 75703 6541
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- March 9, 2023
- Operation number
- 1751110
- Licensed capacity
- 34 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 19 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 7 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 6,429 |
| Citations recorded | 16 |
| Record covers | August 19, 2022 – July 31, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 7 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 4 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionJuly 31, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 790 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportSeptember 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 3, 20251 citation recorded1 of 474 standards cited at this visit
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportFebruary 25, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 797 standards cited at this visit
ReportJanuary 17, 20253 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 799 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 31, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 21, 20231 citation recorded1 of 454 standards cited at this visit
746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No OverlapRisk level: Medium High
During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.
Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2023.
InspectionJuly 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 306 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 19, 20233 citations recorded3 of 474 standards cited at this visit
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of AdmissionRisk level: Medium Low
During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.
Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2023.
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of PoliciesRisk level: Medium
During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.
Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2023.
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitRisk level: Medium
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
InspectionDecember 12, 20222 citations recorded2 of 493 standards cited at this visit
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
During inspection it was observed that both classrooms had disinfecting wipes within the reach of the children. The caregivers placed the wipes in a safe place during inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportNovember 10, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionNovember 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionNovember 8, 20223 citations recorded3 of 642 standards cited at this visit
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.
Correction verified by the state on December 12, 2022.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees RequiredRisk level: Medium High
There were two rooms with children napping with one caregiver in each room supervising as required. There was not an extra person in the building as required for ratios.
Correction verified by the state on December 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 7, 20222 citations recorded2 of 1,184 standards cited at this visit
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play OpportunitiesRisk level: Medium
Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.
Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2022.
746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each BuildingRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.
Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
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.