First Step Learning Center
Licensed child-care center in Desoto, TX 75115 ยท Texas operation #813204
Record summary
6 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (6 citations in all, from 7 inspections and 3 investigations); last inspection Feb 11, 2026.
1 of 6 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
- 335 S Hampton Rd, Desoto, TX 75115
- Phone
- (972) 230-8100
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 9, 2002
- Director
- Olempia Hudson
- 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
Feb 11, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 15, 2026: Inspection
4 citations.
Medium-high risk Caregivers of children under 24 months must complete the extra annual training topics for that age group.
State rule 746.1309(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required"
Inspector's note: The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified by the state Feb 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing must be kept at the proper depth.
State rule 746.4907(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"
Inspector's note: Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified by the state Feb 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk An evacuation and relocation diagram must be posted in each room.
State rule 746.5207(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room"
Inspector's note: The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified by the state Feb 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The director must complete 30 hours of annual training.
State rule 746.1311(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required"
Inspector's note: The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified by the state Feb 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 21, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Aug 25, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 21, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Jun 12, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 30, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 23, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Feb 18, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 30, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).
State rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing"
Inspector's note: Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified by the state Mar 6, 2025.
Medium-high risk Some equipment, such as baby walkers, is prohibited for infants.
State rule 746.2415(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers"
Inspector's note: A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 7 visits and 1 citation. 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: First Step Learning Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #813204.
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