First Step Learning Center
701 Norwood Ln, Hearne, TX 77859
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
8 critical, 24 serious, 4 minor findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 17, 2024.
36 inspections · 4 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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8 critical, 24 serious, 4 minor findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 17, 2024.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
9 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.1309(c) (4 visits); 746.3819 (4 visits); 746.2419(8) (4 visits); 746.1301(a)(5)(A) (4 visits); 746.901(5) (4 visits); 746.1301(a)(6)(A) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(2) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(4) (4 visits); 746.301(2) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Aug 18, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
108 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
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.
State verification published Aug 18, 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
- Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
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.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(c).
- Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
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.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(c).
- Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
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.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(c).
- Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
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.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(c).
- 2025
- Dec 23, 2025 to Dec 23, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 23, 2025 inspection
- Dec 23, 2025 inspection
- Dec 23, 2025 inspection
- Dec 23, 2025 inspection
- Oct 16, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child had a food allergy plan that was signed by the physician, but not the child's parent.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
- Oct 16, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child had a food allergy plan that was signed by the physician, but not the child's parent.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- Oct 16, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child had a food allergy plan that was signed by the physician, but not the child's parent.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- Oct 16, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child had a food allergy plan that was signed by the physician, but not the child's parent.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- Jan 15, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver was missing eight hours of annual training and the required training topics, and five caregivers were missing the required training topics.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
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.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(6)(A).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two caregivers who had been hired after September of 2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- Jan 15, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
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.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver was missing eight hours of annual training and the required training topics, and five caregivers were missing the required training topics.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two caregivers who had been hired after September of 2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- Jan 15, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver was missing eight hours of annual training and the required training topics, and five caregivers were missing the required training topics.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
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.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(6)(A).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two caregivers who had been hired after September of 2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- Jan 15, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
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.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver was missing eight hours of annual training and the required training topics, and five caregivers were missing the required training topics.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two caregivers who had been hired after September of 2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- 2024
- Apr 25, 2024 to Apr 25, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 25, 2024 inspection
- Apr 25, 2024 inspection
- Apr 25, 2024 inspection
- Apr 25, 2024 inspection
- Apr 17, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated she had 13 children in care and it was determined she had 15 children in care.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- Apr 17, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated she had 13 children in care and it was determined she had 15 children in care.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- Apr 17, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated she had 13 children in care and it was determined she had 15 children in care.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- Apr 17, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated she had 13 children in care and it was determined she had 15 children in care.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- Apr 15, 2024 to Apr 15, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 15, 2024 inspection
- Apr 15, 2024 inspection
- Apr 15, 2024 inspection
- Apr 15, 2024 inspection
- Apr 11, 2024Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Apr 11, 2024Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Apr 11, 2024Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Apr 11, 2024Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
The operation changed 2 infant classroom to classrooms that were utilized by Toddlers and did not notify Child Care Regulation. In addition, the operation is not utilizing 3 classrooms that are counted towards the capacity. One classroom has paint stored on the counter and no furniture in the classroom. Another classroom was utilized as storage. The 3rd classroom was changed to a teacher lounge. I reviewed with the Director Child Care Regulation's required notifications. During the inspection, the classrooms were remeasured and a new permit will be generated to reflect the changes.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
The operation changed 2 infant classroom to classrooms that were utilized by Toddlers and did not notify Child Care Regulation. In addition, the operation is not utilizing 3 classrooms that are counted towards the capacity. One classroom has paint stored on the counter and no furniture in the classroom. Another classroom was utilized as storage. The 3rd classroom was changed to a teacher lounge. I reviewed with the Director Child Care Regulation's required notifications. During the inspection, the classrooms were remeasured and a new permit will be generated to reflect the changes.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
The operation changed 2 infant classroom to classrooms that were utilized by Toddlers and did not notify Child Care Regulation. In addition, the operation is not utilizing 3 classrooms that are counted towards the capacity. One classroom has paint stored on the counter and no furniture in the classroom. Another classroom was utilized as storage. The 3rd classroom was changed to a teacher lounge. I reviewed with the Director Child Care Regulation's required notifications. During the inspection, the classrooms were remeasured and a new permit will be generated to reflect the changes.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
The operation changed 2 infant classroom to classrooms that were utilized by Toddlers and did not notify Child Care Regulation. In addition, the operation is not utilizing 3 classrooms that are counted towards the capacity. One classroom has paint stored on the counter and no furniture in the classroom. Another classroom was utilized as storage. The 3rd classroom was changed to a teacher lounge. I reviewed with the Director Child Care Regulation's required notifications. During the inspection, the classrooms were remeasured and a new permit will be generated to reflect the changes.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- 2023
- Oct 24, 2023 to Oct 24, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 24, 2023 inspection
- Oct 24, 2023 inspection
- Oct 24, 2023 inspection
- Oct 24, 2023 inspection
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- Feb 24, 2023 to Jul 19, 202312 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Mar 6, 2023 inspection
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- Feb 24, 2023 inspection
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- Feb 24, 2023 inspection
- Feb 17, 2023Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers- Local Licensing Office Phone Number
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.405(4).
- MinorTexas: Low
Incident/Illness Report Form Storage
The operation did not have incident reports for injuries that were known to have occurred with children in care.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.709.
- Feb 17, 2023Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers- Local Licensing Office Phone Number
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.405(4).
- MinorTexas: Low
Incident/Illness Report Form Storage
The operation did not have incident reports for injuries that were known to have occurred with children in care.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.709.
- Feb 17, 2023Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers- Local Licensing Office Phone Number
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.405(4).
- MinorTexas: Low
Incident/Illness Report Form Storage
The operation did not have incident reports for injuries that were known to have occurred with children in care.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.709.
- Feb 17, 2023Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers- Local Licensing Office Phone Number
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.405(4).
- MinorTexas: Low
Incident/Illness Report Form Storage
The operation did not have incident reports for injuries that were known to have occurred with children in care.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.709.
- Feb 10, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
While walking the outdoor play area there was not 6 inches of loose fill present underneath the slides.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- Feb 10, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
While walking the outdoor play area there was not 6 inches of loose fill present underneath the slides.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- Feb 10, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
While walking the outdoor play area there was not 6 inches of loose fill present underneath the slides.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- Feb 10, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
While walking the outdoor play area there was not 6 inches of loose fill present underneath the slides.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- Jan 31, 2023 to Jan 31, 20234 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jan 31, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 31, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 31, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 31, 2023 complaint investigation
- 2022
- Dec 1, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
Observed 10 children's files. 2 out of 10 files were missing immunizations.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed the legs on playground equipment exposed which is a tripping hazard.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Observed 10 staff files. All 10 files were missing SIDS/Shaken baby, Admin medication, food allergy, and hazardous material training.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
- Dec 1, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
Observed 10 children's files. 2 out of 10 files were missing immunizations.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed the legs on playground equipment exposed which is a tripping hazard.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Observed 10 staff files. All 10 files were missing SIDS/Shaken baby, Admin medication, food allergy, and hazardous material training.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- Dec 1, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
Observed 10 children's files. 2 out of 10 files were missing immunizations.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Observed 10 staff files. All 10 files were missing SIDS/Shaken baby, Admin medication, food allergy, and hazardous material training.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed the legs on playground equipment exposed which is a tripping hazard.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Dec 1, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
Observed 10 children's files. 2 out of 10 files were missing immunizations.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Observed 10 staff files. All 10 files were missing SIDS/Shaken baby, Admin medication, food allergy, and hazardous material training.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed the legs on playground equipment exposed which is a tripping hazard.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Oct 13, 2022 to Oct 13, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 13, 2022 inspection
- Oct 13, 2022 inspection
- Oct 13, 2022 inspection
- Oct 13, 2022 inspection
- Oct 10, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Observed 2 infants sitting in highchairs and were not strapped in the chair. This was corrected when the caregivers strapped the children in.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- Oct 10, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Observed 2 infants sitting in highchairs and were not strapped in the chair. This was corrected when the caregivers strapped the children in.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- Oct 10, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Observed 2 infants sitting in highchairs and were not strapped in the chair. This was corrected when the caregivers strapped the children in.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- Oct 10, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Observed 2 infants sitting in highchairs and were not strapped in the chair. This was corrected when the caregivers strapped the children in.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- Oct 8, 2022Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Oct 8, 2022Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Oct 8, 2022Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Oct 8, 2022Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Apr 26, 2022 to Apr 26, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 26, 2022 inspection
- Apr 26, 2022 inspection
- Apr 26, 2022 inspection
- Apr 26, 2022 inspection
- Apr 13, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The edges around the concrete basketball court slab was found to be a tripping hazard on the playground.
Correction verified May 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
- Apr 13, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The edges around the concrete basketball court slab was found to be a tripping hazard on the playground.
Correction verified May 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
- Apr 13, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The edges around the concrete basketball court slab was found to be a tripping hazard on the playground.
Correction verified May 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
- Apr 13, 2022Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
The edges around the concrete basketball court slab was found to be a tripping hazard on the playground.
Correction verified May 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
- Mar 4, 2022 to Mar 4, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 4, 2022 inspection
- Mar 4, 2022 inspection
- Mar 4, 2022 inspection
- Mar 4, 2022 inspection
- Feb 9, 2022Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
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.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- Feb 9, 2022Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
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.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- Feb 9, 2022Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
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.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- Feb 9, 2022Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
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.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- Feb 2, 2022 to Feb 2, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 2, 2022 inspection
- Feb 2, 2022 inspection
- Feb 2, 2022 inspection
- Feb 2, 2022 inspection
- 2021
- Sep 20, 2021 to Sep 23, 20214 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Sep 23, 2021 inspection
- Sep 23, 2021 inspection
- Sep 23, 2021 inspection
- Sep 23, 2021 inspection
- Sep 20, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 20, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 20, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 20, 2021 complaint investigation
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Oct 1, 2003
- Capacity
- 120 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Robertson
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Same 36-month summary window. Different operating histories and coverage limit comparisons.
| Daycare | Ages | Licensed capacity | Hours | Findings, 36 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Step Learning Center this page | Infant–School | 120 | 7a–5:30p | 8 crit·24 ser·4 min |
| Hearne Child Development Center | Toddler–School | 68 | 7:30a–3:30p | 4 crit·4 ser·4 min |
- First Step Learning Centerthis pageInfant–School · 120 licensed capacity8 crit·24 ser·4 min
- Toddler–School · 68 licensed capacity4 crit·4 ser·4 min
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701 Norwood Ln, Hearne, TX 77859
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