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First Steps Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Katy, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 138 APPLEWHITE DR, Katy, TX 77450
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 392-9194
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 60 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1699246
Permit: Full Permit, issued June 16, 2020
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Conditions on permit: Yes (see the official record for details)
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1699246 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 8 inspections
- 2 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 12 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 5, Medium 2, Medium Low 1, 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 April 29, 2022 to October 29, 2026, newest first: 23 visits and 30 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.
October 29, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
December 19, 2025 · Assessment · 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: January 2, 2026 · Correction verified: December 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
November 13, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 30, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2025 · Correction verified: November 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 8, 2025 · Correction verified: December 19, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
November 5, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 15, 2024 · Correction verified: November 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Documentation an annual santiation inspection has been conducted was not available upon request.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 8, 2024 · Correction verified: November 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations.
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: November 19, 2024 · Correction verified: November 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 out of 4 children's files evluated did not contain a signed health statement.
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 15, 2024 · Correction verified: November 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Documentation showing a monthly inspection of the outdoor play space was unavailable upon request.
September 19, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 25, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 21, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 16, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
April 5, 2024 · Investigation · 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: May 17, 2024 · Correction verified: May 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.
January 3, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 17, 2024 · Correction verified: January 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A fire drill has not been conducted since October 9, 2023.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2024 · Correction verified: January 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain a notarized affidavit for employment.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2024 · Correction verified: January 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 out 7 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR/First Aid certification.
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2024 · Correction verified: January 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
September 1, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 31, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
February 23, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 18, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
February 8, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 11, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
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): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was observed sitting in a rocker without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the rocker during the inspection.
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child's record evaluated was missing the special needs acknowledgment on their admission form. Note: The parent sent an acknowledgment during the inspection.
June 14, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 18, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 9, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 9, 2022 · Correction verified: May 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 4-month-old child was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer). A photo was taken.
May 4, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 2, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 7, 2022 · Correction verified: June 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During this investigation, it was determined caregiver supervision was not maintained, which resulted in a child being inappropriately touched by another child in the operation's restroom.
April 29, 2022 · Inspection · 14 citations
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · 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(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2022 · Correction verified: May 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed on their cellphone during naptime in the 3yr to 5yr old classroom.
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2022 · Correction verified: May 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two 7 month old children were observed swaddled and asleep in their cribs. A 2 month old was observed swaddled and asleep in a rocker chair. Note: Photos were taken.
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2022 · Correction verified: May 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 2 month old was observed alseep in a restrictive device (rocker). Note: A phone was taken.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · 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.
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Risk level: Medium Low · 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.
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 6, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the operations emergency exit doors (back door) cannot open. It is blocked by a wooden step located on the outside of the door. Note: A photo was taken.
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2022 · Correction verified: May 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver in the infant room (2m to 1yr) did not know the number of children present. The caregiver stated their were 5 children present. There were 7 children present.
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 2, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four infant bottles were not labeled with each child's first and last name.
746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2022 · Correction verified: May 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 7 month old was observed asleep in their crib with their head covered with a hat.The hat was placed over the child's head, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Note: A photo was taken.
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 2, 2022 · Correction verified: May 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The Director does not have current transportation training.The Director is the person who transports the school-age children to and from school.
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 · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2022 · Correction verified: May 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 7 month old child was observed asleep on a boppy in their crib. Later during the inspection, another 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier and pacifer attachment. Note: A photo was taken.
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 6, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last inspection conducted was on 3/15/2021.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 3, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two infants, ages 4m and 7m, who are not ready for table food did not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets available for review.
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- 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.