First Steps Learning Center
Licensed child-care center in Katy, TX 77450 · Texas operation #1699246
Record summary
2 high-risk · 3 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 3 inspections and 1 assessment); last inspection Oct 29, 2026.
0 of 3 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.
Details
- Address
- 138 Applewhite Dr, Katy, TX 77450
- Phone
- (281) 392-9194
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jun 16, 2020; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Elexus Johnson
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, 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
Oct 29, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 19, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Nov 13, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 30, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Corrected Dec 8, 2025, verified by the state Dec 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.
State rule 746.5205(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"
Inspector's note: Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review.
Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 7 visits and 9 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: First Steps Learning Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1699246.
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