Texas records · CAMERON County · BROWNSVILLE

Baby's First Steps Learning Center

Licensed Center in BROWNSVILLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 27, 2007

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 855 E RINGGOLD ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 7923
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 27, 2007
Operation number: 866133
Licensed capacity: 29 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-08:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	7
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,715
Citations recorded	12
Record covers	April 20, 2022 – October 16, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	6
Medium	3
Medium Low	1
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 16, 20262 citations recorded2 of 647 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

One staff is missing 1.50 hours of pre-service.

Correction verified by the state on October 29, 2026.

746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Low

3 staff files were evaluated and 1 one is missing the affidavit at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 29, 2026.

ReportApril 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 19, 20251 citation recorded1 of 770 standards cited at this visit

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

Observed the loose-fill materials not maintained at the proper depth as the black trap was accessible to the children as a tripping hazard at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 24, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 499 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 6, 20241 citation recorded1 of 610 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation trainingRisk level: Medium High

The two employees who conduct transportation have not completed trasnportation training in the last year.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 28, 20233 citations recorded3 of 564 standards cited at this visit

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

The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 1/5/2022.

Correction verified by the state on April 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High

Reviewed staff records: 1 staff member has not completed their annual training hours. Staff is missing 24 hours at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Director does not have 30 annual training for cycle 1/8/22 to 1/8/23. Missing 12 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on April 5, 2023.

InspectionMay 5, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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

RECITE-Observed the loose-fill materials not maintained at the proper depth as the black trap was accessible to the children as a tripping hazard at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 20, 20223 citations recorded3 of 621 standards cited at this visit

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High

Observed all three fire extinguisher in the operation not serviced. Last inspected June 2020.

Correction verified by the state on April 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

Children's Products annual certification was last completed on 02/126/2018 and not current at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Observed the loose-fill materials not maintained at the proper depth as the black trap was accessible to the children as a tripping hazard at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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.