First Step Learning Center

Licensed Center in DESOTO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 9, 2002

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 335 S HAMPTON RD, DESOTO, TX 75115 5745
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 9, 2002
Operation number: 813204
Licensed capacity: 136 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	24
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	12
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,762
Citations recorded	16
Record covers	November 12, 2021 – February 11, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	5
Medium High	8
Medium	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionFebruary 11, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 15, 20264 citations recorded4 of 802 standards cited at this visit

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High

Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each RoomRisk level: Medium High

The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High

The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportAugust 21, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 23, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 30, 20252 citations recorded2 of 1,084 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingRisk level: Medium High

Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,

Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2025.

746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby WalkersRisk level: Medium High

A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.

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

InspectionJuly 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportJune 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportFebruary 9, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 6, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 2, 20241 citation recorded1 of 239 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

One caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants ages 4-16 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 3. An additional caregiver was placed in the classroom bringing the class into compliance.

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

InspectionSeptember 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 180 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 172 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportMarch 14, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 7 children ages 9-19 months. The specified age group for the room was 12-17 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children.

Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 34 standards cited at this visit

ReportFebruary 10, 20231 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High

The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.

Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 6, 20231 citation recorded1 of 629 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation did not have a current fire inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 14, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportMarch 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 559 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 27, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 14, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 29, 20211 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.311(b) - Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970Risk level: Medium

The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.

Correction verified by the state on December 17, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 23, 20211 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

The infant room was observed with 5 children ages 2 months-15 months. The room was out of ratio by 1 child. The school age room was observed with 28 children ages 6-12. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the inspection one infant was moved to another room which brought the infant room into compliance. During the inspection another caregiver was placed in the school age room bringing the room into compliance.

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

InspectionNovember 17, 20212 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letterRisk level: High

The operation had a caregiver present with direct access to children after receiving an notice from the CBCU stating that he was ineligible to be at the operation. The staff member was immediately sent home from the operation.

Correction verified by the state on November 23, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High

One infant under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in his crib with a blanket. The caregiver removed the blanket during the monitoring.

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

ReportNovember 17, 20212 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1305(a)(5) - Pre-service Training- Supervision and SafetyRisk level: Medium

Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2021.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was able to exit their classroom and walk to the outdoor play area unsupervised.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportNovember 15, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportNovember 12, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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