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Childcare center · Desoto, TX
First Step Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Desoto, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 335 S HAMPTON RD, Desoto, TX 75115
County: Dallas County
Phone: (972) 230-8100
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 136 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 813204
Permit: Full Permit, issued January 9, 2002
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 12 inspections
- 5 investigations
- 7 citations from these visits (risk level: Medium High 6, Medium 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from November 12, 2021 to February 11, 2026, newest first: 36 visits and 16 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
February 11, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 15, 2026 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 29, 2026 · Correction verified: February 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 29, 2026 · Correction verified: February 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 29, 2026 · Correction verified: February 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 29, 2026 · Correction verified: February 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
October 21, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
August 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 21, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
June 12, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 23, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
February 18, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 30, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2025 · Correction verified: March 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
July 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 23, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
February 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 9, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
February 6, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 2, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants ages 4-16 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 3. An additional caregiver was placed in the classroom bringing the class into compliance.
September 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 14, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 27, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 14, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2023 · Correction verified: March 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 7 children ages 9-19 months. The specified age group for the room was 12-17 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children.
March 14, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 13, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 10, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 3, 2023 · Correction verified: March 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
February 6, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 3, 2023 · Correction verified: February 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
March 14, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 7, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
February 11, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
January 27, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
January 14, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
November 29, 2021 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.311(b) - Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 29, 2021 · Correction verified: December 17, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
November 23, 2021 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant room was observed with 5 children ages 2 months-15 months. The room was out of ratio by 1 child. The school age room was observed with 28 children ages 6-12. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the inspection one infant was moved to another room which brought the infant room into compliance. During the inspection another caregiver was placed in the school age room bringing the room into compliance.
November 17, 2021 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1305(a)(5) - Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 16, 2021 · Correction verified: December 22, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 5, 2022 · Correction verified: January 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was able to exit their classroom and walk to the outdoor play area unsupervised.
November 17, 2021 · Inspection · 2 citations
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 17, 2021 · Correction verified: November 23, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation had a caregiver present with direct access to children after receiving an notice from the CBCU stating that he was ineligible to be at the operation. The staff member was immediately sent home from the operation.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One infant under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in his crib with a blanket. The caregiver removed the blanket during the monitoring.
November 15, 2021 · Investigation · No citations
November 12, 2021 · Investigation · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.