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Davenn LLC DBA First Steps Learning Center

Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77095 ยท Texas operation #1789038

Record summary

10 citations, none high-risk

No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (10 citations in all, from 8 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Jul 21, 2026.

0 of 10 citations were 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.

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Details

Address
7170 Cherry Park Dr, Houston, TX 77095
Phone
(346) 377-6658
Website
1ststepslearningcenter.com
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
143 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Jun 19, 2024
Director
Kendra Sterling
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips

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

Jul 21, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jun 18, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jun 12, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

May 21, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands after using the toilet or being diapered.

State rule 746.3417(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering"

Inspector's note: I observed a child being changed and the child did not wash hands.

Corrected May 21, 2026, verified by the state Jun 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

May 19, 2026: Investigation of a report

3 citations.

Medium-high risk Each infant's bottles and cups must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.2419(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups"

Inspector's note: I observed several bottles and training cups that were not labeled with the children names.

Corrected May 21, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Required notices and information must be posted where parents can see them.

State rule 746.401(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies"

Inspector's note: A child that has a food allergy was not posted with the required postings in the building.

Corrected May 21, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each crib must be labelled for its infant.

State rule 746.2409(a)(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant"

Inspector's note: I observed several cribs that was not labeled with the child's name.

Corrected May 21, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jul 30, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jun 2, 2025: Inspection

5 citations.

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: One out of four personnel files CPR/First Aid card was expired.

Corrected Jun 16, 2025, verified by the state Jun 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"

Inspector's note: The PreK classroom had brown water stains on the ceiling tiles.

Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state Jun 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The child's health statement must be on file within one week of admission.

State rule 746.611(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission"

Inspector's note: Two out of five files did not have health statements.

Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified by the state Jun 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must show the employee meets the state's requirements.

State rule 746.901(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements"

Inspector's note: Three out four files was missing education documents.

Corrected Jun 9, 2025, verified by the state Jun 16, 2025.

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 746.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: Four out of four personnel files did not have pre- employment affidavits.

Corrected Jun 9, 2025, verified by the state Jun 9, 2025.

Jan 2, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Dec 20, 2024: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: The older infant room was out of ratio. There were 6 kids and one caregiver, the class was over by one.

Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified by the state Jan 2, 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 4 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.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Davenn LLC DBA First Steps Learning Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1789038.

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