1st Step Early Learning Center
Licensed child-care center in Pflugerville, TX 78660 ยท Texas operation #976846
Record summary
5 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 4 inspections); last inspection Aug 3, 2026.
1 of 5 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 401 Fm 685 Ste 104, Pflugerville, TX 78660
- Phone
- (512) 251-2276
- Website
- www.1ststepelc.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 47 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Nov 4, 2009
- Director
- Brenda Sloan
- Programs
- School Age Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Aug 3, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: An outdoor play table on the playground was covered in bird waste. This was fixed at inspection when the caregiver cleaned the table.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 12, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 5, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 7, 2025: Inspection
4 citations.
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: Observed holes, and chipped paint in the infant, toddler and preschool room.
Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified by the state Aug 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.
State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"
Inspector's note: Observed broken toys, an open bag of planting soil and loose trash on the playground.
Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified by the state Aug 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
State rule 746.4813(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)"
Inspector's note: 6FT of usezone around the mulit-person tricylce was not observed.
Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified by the state Aug 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The operation must have written activity plans.
State rule 746.2203(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plans"
Inspector's note: Current lesson plans were unavailable to review for two classrooms. Lesson plan posted was dated from 6/30 to 7/04.
Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified by the state Aug 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 5 visits and 8 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: 1st Step Early Learning Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #976846.
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- La Edad de Oro No citations in 24 months
- Marimont Montessori No citations in 24 months
- Pecan Street Christian School at PFUMC No citations in 24 months
- PISD Barron Elementary Extended Day Program No citations in 24 months
- PISD Carpenter Elementary Extended Day Program No citations in 24 months
- PISD Highland Park Elementary Extended Day Program No citations in 24 months
- PISD Mott Elementary Extended Day Program No citations in 24 months
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