First Step Learning Center
335 S Hampton Rd, Desoto, TX 75115
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
28 serious findings across 72 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jan 15, 2026.
52 inspections · 20 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
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- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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28 serious findings across 72 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jan 15, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
7 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.4907(d) (4 visits); 746.1309(d) (4 visits); 746.1311(a) (4 visits); 746.5207(b) (4 visits); 746.1301(a)(3)(A) (4 visits); 746.2415(a)(1) (4 visits); 746.1601 (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Feb 11, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
144 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
State verification published Feb 11, 2026.
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.
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- 2026
- Feb 11, 2026 to Feb 11, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 11, 2026 inspection
- Feb 11, 2026 inspection
- Feb 11, 2026 inspection
- Feb 11, 2026 inspection
- Jan 15, 2026Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- Jan 15, 2026Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- Jan 15, 2026Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- Jan 15, 2026Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- 2025
- Feb 18, 2025 to Oct 21, 202516 inspections and 12 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Oct 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Aug 25, 2025 inspection
- Aug 25, 2025 inspection
- Aug 25, 2025 inspection
- Aug 25, 2025 inspection
- Aug 21, 2025 self-reported incident
- Aug 21, 2025 self-reported incident
- Aug 21, 2025 self-reported incident
- Aug 21, 2025 self-reported incident
- Jun 12, 2025 inspection
- Jun 12, 2025 inspection
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- Jun 12, 2025 inspection
- Apr 30, 2025 inspection
- Apr 30, 2025 inspection
- Apr 30, 2025 inspection
- Apr 30, 2025 inspection
- Apr 23, 2025 self-reported incident
- Apr 23, 2025 self-reported incident
- Apr 23, 2025 self-reported incident
- Apr 23, 2025 self-reported incident
- Feb 18, 2025 inspection
- Feb 18, 2025 inspection
- Feb 18, 2025 inspection
- Feb 18, 2025 inspection
- Jan 30, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
Correction verified Mar 6, 2025. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(a)(1).
- Jan 30, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
Correction verified Mar 6, 2025. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- Jan 30, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
Correction verified Mar 6, 2025. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(a)(1).
- Jan 30, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
Correction verified Mar 6, 2025. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(a)(1).
- 2024
- Feb 6, 2024 to Jul 16, 202416 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jul 16, 2024 inspection
- Jul 16, 2024 inspection
- Jul 16, 2024 inspection
- Jul 16, 2024 inspection
- Jun 24, 2024 inspection
- Jun 24, 2024 inspection
- Jun 24, 2024 inspection
- Jun 24, 2024 inspection
- Jun 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jun 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jun 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jun 23, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 12, 2024 inspection
- Feb 12, 2024 inspection
- Feb 12, 2024 inspection
- Feb 12, 2024 inspection
- Feb 9, 2024 self-reported incident
- Feb 9, 2024 self-reported incident
- Feb 9, 2024 self-reported incident
- Feb 9, 2024 self-reported incident
- Feb 6, 2024 inspection
- Feb 6, 2024 inspection
- Feb 6, 2024 inspection
- Feb 6, 2024 inspection
- Feb 2, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Feb 2, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Feb 2, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Feb 2, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- 2023
- Sep 15, 2023 to Sep 15, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 15, 2023 inspection
- Sep 15, 2023 inspection
- Sep 15, 2023 inspection
- Sep 15, 2023 inspection
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- Mar 27, 2023 to Jun 14, 20238 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 14, 2023 inspection
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- Jun 14, 2023 inspection
- Mar 27, 2023 inspection
- Mar 27, 2023 inspection
- Mar 27, 2023 inspection
- Mar 27, 2023 inspection
- Mar 14, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Mar 14, 2023 to Mar 14, 20232 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 14, 2023 inspection
- Mar 14, 2023 inspection
- Mar 14, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Mar 14, 2023InspectionNo findings
- Mar 14, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Mar 14, 2023InspectionNo findings
- Mar 14, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Feb 13, 2023 to Feb 13, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 13, 2023 inspection
- Feb 13, 2023 inspection
- Feb 13, 2023 inspection
- Feb 13, 2023 inspection
- Feb 10, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- Feb 10, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- Feb 10, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- Feb 10, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- Feb 6, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Feb 6, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Feb 6, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Feb 6, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- 2022
- Jan 14, 2022 to Mar 14, 202212 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Mar 14, 2022 inspection
- Mar 14, 2022 inspection
- Mar 14, 2022 inspection
- Mar 14, 2022 inspection
- Mar 7, 2022 complaint investigation
- Mar 7, 2022 complaint investigation
- Mar 7, 2022 complaint investigation
- Mar 7, 2022 complaint investigation
- Feb 11, 2022 inspection
- Feb 11, 2022 inspection
- Feb 11, 2022 inspection
- Feb 11, 2022 inspection
- Jan 27, 2022 inspection
- Jan 27, 2022 inspection
- Jan 27, 2022 inspection
- Jan 27, 2022 inspection
- Jan 14, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jan 14, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jan 14, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jan 14, 2022 self-reported incident
- 2021
- Nov 29, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.311(b).
- Nov 29, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.311(b).
- Nov 29, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.311(b).
- Nov 29, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.311(b).
- Nov 23, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Nov 23, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Nov 23, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Nov 23, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Nov 17, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
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.
Correction verified Nov 23, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(2).
- Nov 17, 2021Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2021. Standard 746.1305(a)(5).
- Nov 17, 2021Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2021. Standard 746.1305(a)(5).
- Nov 17, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
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.
Correction verified Nov 23, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(2).
- Nov 17, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
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.
Correction verified Nov 23, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- Nov 17, 2021Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2021. Standard 746.1305(a)(5).
- Nov 17, 2021Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2021. Standard 746.1305(a)(5).
- Nov 17, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
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.
Correction verified Nov 23, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(2).
- Nov 12, 2021 to Nov 15, 20218 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Nov 15, 2021 complaint investigation
- Nov 15, 2021 complaint investigation
- Nov 15, 2021 complaint investigation
- Nov 15, 2021 complaint investigation
- Nov 12, 2021 complaint investigation
- Nov 12, 2021 complaint investigation
- Nov 12, 2021 complaint investigation
- Nov 12, 2021 complaint investigation
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Jan 9, 2002
- Capacity
- 136 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Dallas
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Same 36-month summary window. Different operating histories and coverage limit comparisons.
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Your tour, better prepared
- What will we pay in the first month, and what is refundable? Confirm how the deposit is credited.
- Is a place available for our age group and start date? Can you confirm that in writing?
- Who would be our child’s regular teacher, and how are absences covered? What are the current classroom ratios?
- What changed after the finding about “Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained”? Can you show the correction evidence and how the procedure is checked today?
- The same standard appears on more than one visit. What has changed to prevent recurrence?
- How do you handle allergies, medication, accessibility, and additional support needs?
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Contact & location
335 S Hampton Rd, Desoto, TX 75115
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