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First Step Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Hearne, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 701 NORWOOD LN, Hearne, TX 77859
County: Robertson County
Phone: (979) 280-5588
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 120 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 826929
Permit: Full Permit, issued October 1, 2003
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 8 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 9 citations from these visits (risk level: High 2, Medium High 4, Medium 2, Medium Low 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 February 2, 2022 to August 18, 2026, newest first: 25 visits and 23 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.
August 18, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 25, 2026 · Correction verified: August 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have an hour of child maltreatment training in the training period reviewed. This was corrected at inspection when 2 of the staff members used the current training period child maltreatment training.
December 23, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 16, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In one of the infant rooms, the handwashing sink was being used for washing bottles. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver and director were informed that the handwashing can't be used for bottles and the bottles were taken to the kitchen.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2025 · Correction verified: October 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child had a food allergy plan that was signed by the physician, but not the child's parent.
January 15, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 22, 2025 · Correction verified: January 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director was missing training in the following required topics: SIDs and shaken baby, abuse and neglect, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to allergic reactions, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 22, 2025 · Correction verified: January 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers who had been hired after September of 2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 29, 2025 · Correction verified: January 27, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was missing eight hours of annual training and the required training topics, and five caregivers were missing the required training topics.
April 25, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 17, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 17, 2024 · Correction verified: April 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver stated she had 13 children in care and it was determined she had 15 children in care.
April 15, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 11, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 15, 2024 · Correction verified: April 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on video footage viewed of the incident, it was determined the caregiver was not properly supervising the children. The caregiver was observed with her back to the children just prior to when the incident occurred.
February 15, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
October 24, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 19, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 6, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 24, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 17, 2023 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.709 - Incident/Illness Report Form Storage
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2023 · Correction verified: March 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have incident reports for injuries that were known to have occurred with children in care.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 24, 2023 · Correction verified: March 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
While reviewing video footage at the operation it was seen that the supervision of children was not ensured when the caregivers ran out the room and children started walking out of the open door.
746.405(4) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers- Local Licensing Office Phone Number
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
While doing a walk through at the operation there was not a local Licensing office telephone number posted for parents to see. This was corrected at the inspection when contact numbers were posted on the parent board.
February 10, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 24, 2023 · Correction verified: February 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
While walking the outdoor play area there was not 6 inches of loose fill present underneath the slides.
January 31, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
December 1, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 5, 2022 · Correction verified: December 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed the legs on playground equipment exposed which is a tripping hazard.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed an infant sitting in a highchair without being strapped into the seat. It was corrected when the infant was taken out of the highchair.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 15, 2022 · Correction verified: December 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed 10 staff files. All 10 files were missing SIDS/Shaken baby, Admin medication, food allergy, and hazardous material training.
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 15, 2022 · Correction verified: December 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed 10 children's files. 2 out of 10 files were missing immunizations.
October 13, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 10, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed 2 infants sitting in highchairs and were not strapped in the chair. This was corrected when the caregivers strapped the children in.
October 8, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 10, 2022 · Correction verified: October 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was able to leave the gated area and run towards the road and down the sidwalk before a ex-employee caught the child. The caregiver who was in charge at the time, was not aware the child left the playground until another caregiver informed them.
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)
During interviews it was found that a caregiver took two children inside, leaving 11 kids outside with one caregiver and the childrens ages were 1 year-2 years old. The specified age group was 18-23 months old. One caregiver can only have 9 children by themself at this age group. Another caregiver asked the caregiver when coming back outside to watch their group of children which left the 1-2 year old classroom out of ratio for longer period of time.
April 26, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 13, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 3, 2022 · Correction verified: May 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The edges around the concrete basketball court slab was found to be a tripping hazard on the playground.
March 4, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 9, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 1, 2022 · Correction verified: March 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 1, 2022 · Correction verified: March 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of the investigation, it was found that a caregiver caused bodily injury to a child by forcefully grabbing, dragging, yelling at the child, and tossing the child to the ground in anger.
February 2, 2022 · Inspection · 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.