First Step Learning Center
5641 Southwestern Medical Ave, Dallas, TX 75235
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
8 critical, 20 serious findings across 60 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 30, 2024.
40 inspections · 20 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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What care includes
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careNot listed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesListed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Licensed capacity: 365 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Meals Provided ,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Skill Classes
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
A typical day
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06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careNot listed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesListed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
Languages spoken and interpreter availability not provided.
Care plans, dietary substitutions, and medication training need confirmation.
Entrance, restroom, and classroom accessibility details not provided.
Individual accommodations, specialist access, and staff training not provided.
People, policies & environment
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Individual qualifications, CPR, and first-aid training not provided.
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Parent updates and conference policies not provided.
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
8 critical, 20 serious findings across 60 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 30, 2024.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
7 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.3701(9) (4 visits); 746.3701 (4 visits); 746.3415(5) (4 visits); 746.1203(3)(C) (4 visits); 746.2409(a)(2) (4 visits); 746.305(a)(6) (4 visits); 746.4103(b) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State records correction during the inspection.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
92 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A bucket of mop water was observed in a children's bathroom, providing direct access to its contents. This was corrected at inspection. The bucket was empited.
State records correction during the inspection.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2025
- May 12, 2025 to Dec 22, 202512 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Dec 22, 2025 inspection
- Dec 22, 2025 inspection
- Dec 22, 2025 inspection
- Dec 22, 2025 inspection
- Jun 12, 2025 inspection
- Jun 12, 2025 inspection
- Jun 12, 2025 inspection
- Jun 12, 2025 inspection
- Jun 9, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jun 9, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jun 9, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jun 9, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 19, 2025 inspection
- May 19, 2025 inspection
- May 19, 2025 inspection
- May 19, 2025 inspection
- May 12, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 12, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 12, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 12, 2025 complaint investigation
- 2024
- Dec 30, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A bucket of mop water was observed in a children's bathroom, providing direct access to its contents. This was corrected at inspection. The bucket was empited.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection, it was observed that several classrooms contained bleach, cleaning supplies, and air freshener within reach of children. This was corrected at inspection. The items were moved to a higher shelf or locked cabinet.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
Caregiver did not wash her hands after assiting a child in the restroom.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Janitorial duties
During the inspection, it was observed that caregivers were engaged in washing dishes and mopping the floor while children were seated at a kidney-shaped table and appearing to fall asleep. This situation was addressed and corrected during the inspection process.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(C).
- Dec 30, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A bucket of mop water was observed in a children's bathroom, providing direct access to its contents. This was corrected at inspection. The bucket was empited.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Janitorial duties
During the inspection, it was observed that caregivers were engaged in washing dishes and mopping the floor while children were seated at a kidney-shaped table and appearing to fall asleep. This situation was addressed and corrected during the inspection process.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection, it was observed that several classrooms contained bleach, cleaning supplies, and air freshener within reach of children. This was corrected at inspection. The items were moved to a higher shelf or locked cabinet.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
Caregiver did not wash her hands after assiting a child in the restroom.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(5).
- Dec 30, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A bucket of mop water was observed in a children's bathroom, providing direct access to its contents. This was corrected at inspection. The bucket was empited.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Janitorial duties
During the inspection, it was observed that caregivers were engaged in washing dishes and mopping the floor while children were seated at a kidney-shaped table and appearing to fall asleep. This situation was addressed and corrected during the inspection process.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection, it was observed that several classrooms contained bleach, cleaning supplies, and air freshener within reach of children. This was corrected at inspection. The items were moved to a higher shelf or locked cabinet.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
Caregiver did not wash her hands after assiting a child in the restroom.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(5).
- Dec 30, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A bucket of mop water was observed in a children's bathroom, providing direct access to its contents. This was corrected at inspection. The bucket was empited.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
Caregiver did not wash her hands after assiting a child in the restroom.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Janitorial duties
During the inspection, it was observed that caregivers were engaged in washing dishes and mopping the floor while children were seated at a kidney-shaped table and appearing to fall asleep. This situation was addressed and corrected during the inspection process.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection, it was observed that several classrooms contained bleach, cleaning supplies, and air freshener within reach of children. This was corrected at inspection. The items were moved to a higher shelf or locked cabinet.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- Nov 6, 2024 to Nov 18, 20248 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 18, 2024 inspection
- Nov 18, 2024 inspection
- Nov 18, 2024 inspection
- Nov 18, 2024 inspection
- Nov 6, 2024 inspection
- Nov 6, 2024 inspection
- Nov 6, 2024 inspection
- Nov 6, 2024 inspection
- Mar 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
6 of infant cribs inspected had loose fitting sheets on the mattress.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).
- Mar 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
6 of infant cribs inspected had loose fitting sheets on the mattress.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).
- Mar 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
6 of infant cribs inspected had loose fitting sheets on the mattress.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).
- Mar 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
6 of infant cribs inspected had loose fitting sheets on the mattress.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).
- Feb 20, 2024 to Feb 20, 20244 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Feb 20, 2024 assessment
- Feb 20, 2024 assessment
- Feb 20, 2024 assessment
- Feb 20, 2024 assessment
- 2023
- Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo findings
- Dec 1, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A parent of a child in care notified the staff about concerns over a possible injury the child may have sustained while in care. However, the staff did not notify licensing of the possible injury that may have placed a child at risk of harm.
Correction verified Feb 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo findings
- Dec 1, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A parent of a child in care notified the staff about concerns over a possible injury the child may have sustained while in care. However, the staff did not notify licensing of the possible injury that may have placed a child at risk of harm.
Correction verified Feb 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- Dec 1, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A parent of a child in care notified the staff about concerns over a possible injury the child may have sustained while in care. However, the staff did not notify licensing of the possible injury that may have placed a child at risk of harm.
Correction verified Feb 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo findings
- Dec 1, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A parent of a child in care notified the staff about concerns over a possible injury the child may have sustained while in care. However, the staff did not notify licensing of the possible injury that may have placed a child at risk of harm.
Correction verified Feb 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- Nov 6, 2023 to Dec 1, 20239 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 1, 2023 inspection
- Nov 21, 2023 inspection
- Nov 21, 2023 inspection
- Nov 21, 2023 inspection
- Nov 21, 2023 inspection
- Nov 6, 2023 inspection
- Nov 6, 2023 inspection
- Nov 6, 2023 inspection
- Nov 6, 2023 inspection
- Nov 2, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
The staff did not request the identification of an individual when arrived to pick up a child and the individual had never been to the center before.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4103(b).
- Nov 2, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
The staff did not request the identification of an individual when arrived to pick up a child and the individual had never been to the center before.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4103(b).
- Nov 2, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
The staff did not request the identification of an individual when arrived to pick up a child and the individual had never been to the center before.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4103(b).
- Nov 2, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
The staff did not request the identification of an individual when arrived to pick up a child and the individual had never been to the center before.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4103(b).
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- May 8, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During a inspection staff member was present prior to receiving their background check determination. This was corrected at inspection when the staff member was asked to leave.
Correction verified May 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Fourteen infant feeding instruction reviewed had not been updated within the required time frame.
Correction verified May 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- May 8, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During a inspection staff member was present prior to receiving their background check determination. This was corrected at inspection when the staff member was asked to leave.
Correction verified May 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Fourteen infant feeding instruction reviewed had not been updated within the required time frame.
Correction verified May 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- May 8, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During a inspection staff member was present prior to receiving their background check determination. This was corrected at inspection when the staff member was asked to leave.
Correction verified May 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Fourteen infant feeding instruction reviewed had not been updated within the required time frame.
Correction verified May 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- May 8, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During a inspection staff member was present prior to receiving their background check determination. This was corrected at inspection when the staff member was asked to leave.
Correction verified May 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Fourteen infant feeding instruction reviewed had not been updated within the required time frame.
Correction verified May 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Apr 18, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. It was determined that the morning caregiver failed to notify the evening caregiver of the child incident before parent pick up.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2023. Standard 746.1203(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
The operation did not notify the parent upon pick when their child had an injury.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
- Apr 18, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. It was determined that the morning caregiver failed to notify the evening caregiver of the child incident before parent pick up.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2023. Standard 746.1203(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
The operation did not notify the parent upon pick when their child had an injury.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
- Apr 18, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
The operation did not notify the parent upon pick when their child had an injury.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. It was determined that the morning caregiver failed to notify the evening caregiver of the child incident before parent pick up.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2023. Standard 746.1203(10).
- Apr 18, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
The operation did not notify the parent upon pick when their child had an injury.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. It was determined that the morning caregiver failed to notify the evening caregiver of the child incident before parent pick up.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2023. Standard 746.1203(10).
- Mar 31, 2023 to Mar 31, 20234 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Mar 31, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 31, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 31, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 31, 2023 complaint investigation
- 2022
- Dec 19, 2022 to Dec 19, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 19, 2022 inspection
- Dec 19, 2022 inspection
- Dec 19, 2022 inspection
- Dec 19, 2022 inspection
- May 12, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
When reviewing personnel files 11 of the11 files reviewed were missing the 24 hours of annual training as required.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2022. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- May 12, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
When reviewing personnel files 11 of the11 files reviewed were missing the 24 hours of annual training as required.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2022. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- May 12, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
When reviewing personnel files 11 of the11 files reviewed were missing the 24 hours of annual training as required.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2022. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- May 12, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
When reviewing personnel files 11 of the11 files reviewed were missing the 24 hours of annual training as required.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2022. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- Jan 14, 2022 to Jan 14, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 14, 2022 inspection
- Jan 14, 2022 inspection
- Jan 14, 2022 inspection
- Jan 14, 2022 inspection
- Jan 12, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
During an inspection, children were seated at a table in bucket chairs equipped with safety straps, however, neither of the children had the safety straps fastened.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- Jan 12, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
During an inspection, children were seated at a table in bucket chairs equipped with safety straps, however, neither of the children had the safety straps fastened.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- Jan 12, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
During an inspection, children were seated at a table in bucket chairs equipped with safety straps, however, neither of the children had the safety straps fastened.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- Jan 12, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
During an inspection, children were seated at a table in bucket chairs equipped with safety straps, however, neither of the children had the safety straps fastened.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- 2021
- Dec 7, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A chair used to feed infants/toddlers at a table did not have the required safety strap. The chair was in use at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2407.
- Dec 7, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A chair used to feed infants/toddlers at a table did not have the required safety strap. The chair was in use at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2407.
- Dec 7, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A chair used to feed infants/toddlers at a table did not have the required safety strap. The chair was in use at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2407.
- Dec 7, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A chair used to feed infants/toddlers at a table did not have the required safety strap. The chair was in use at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2407.
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Dec 1, 1998
- Capacity
- 365 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Dallas
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5641 Southwestern Medical Ave, Dallas, TX 75235
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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