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First Step Holdings Inc. Dba Discovery Schoolhouse

4 critical, 16 serious findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 6, 2023.

4900 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy, TX 77494 · (281) 698-7234

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsKaty licensed centers, n=174
Critical findings4 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 36 inspections and 8 investigations (44 visits). Most recent critical: Dec 6, 2023.
Critical4 vs median 4
53% of centers have at least one
Serious16 vs median 8
71% of centers have at least one
QualitySince 2014Full Permit
Practical6:30a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 219 places

Texas HHSC operation #1548182 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

  • Meals providedyes
  • Snacks providedyes
  • Before-school careyes
  • After-school careyes
  • Transportation to/from schoolyes
  • Drop-in careyes
  • Part-time careyes
  • Field tripsyes
  • Skill classesyes
  • Weekend carenot listed
  • Night carenot listed
  • Accreditednot listed
  • Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

  1. 2025
  2. Oct 27, 2025Inspection
    3 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      The first aid kit cabinet was review. Four items were found to be expired since 2024.

      Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(b).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

      A total of ten children files were review; Ten out of ten children files were missing the parental right form 2987 in their respective folders.

      Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Children's Products- Annual Certification

      The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since year of 2024.

      Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).

  3. Oct 27, 2025Inspection
    3 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

      A total of ten children files were review; Ten out of ten children files were missing the parental right form 2987 in their respective folders.

      Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      The first aid kit cabinet was review. Four items were found to be expired since 2024.

      Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(b).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Children's Products- Annual Certification

      The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since year of 2024.

      Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).

  4. Oct 27, 2025Inspection
    3 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

      A total of ten children files were review; Ten out of ten children files were missing the parental right form 2987 in their respective folders.

      Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Children's Products- Annual Certification

      The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since year of 2024.

      Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      The first aid kit cabinet was review. Four items were found to be expired since 2024.

      Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(b).

  5. Oct 27, 2025Inspection
    3 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      The first aid kit cabinet was review. Four items were found to be expired since 2024.

      Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(b).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Children's Products- Annual Certification

      The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since year of 2024.

      Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

      A total of ten children files were review; Ten out of ten children files were missing the parental right form 2987 in their respective folders.

      Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.

  6. Jul 25, 2025 to Sep 9, 20258 inspections
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  7. 2024
  8. Dec 5, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

      Operation failed to conduct 4 severe weather drills for a calendar year. The last drill was conducted in January 2024.

      Corrected Dec 12, 2024, verified Dec 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(2).

  9. Dec 5, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

      Operation failed to conduct 4 severe weather drills for a calendar year. The last drill was conducted in January 2024.

      Corrected Dec 12, 2024, verified Dec 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(2).

  10. Dec 5, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

      Operation failed to conduct 4 severe weather drills for a calendar year. The last drill was conducted in January 2024.

      Corrected Dec 12, 2024, verified Dec 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(2).

  11. Dec 5, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

      Operation failed to conduct 4 severe weather drills for a calendar year. The last drill was conducted in January 2024.

      Corrected Dec 12, 2024, verified Dec 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(2).

  12. Feb 16, 2024 to Oct 8, 20248 inspections and 8 investigations
    No findingsShow
    • Oct 8, 2024 inspection
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    • Oct 8, 2024 inspection
    • Sep 28, 2024 complaint investigation
    • Sep 28, 2024 complaint investigation
    • Sep 28, 2024 complaint investigation
    • Sep 28, 2024 complaint investigation
    • Feb 21, 2024 inspection
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    • Feb 21, 2024 inspection
    • Feb 16, 2024 complaint investigation
    • Feb 16, 2024 complaint investigation
    • Feb 16, 2024 complaint investigation
    • Feb 16, 2024 complaint investigation
  13. 2023
  14. Dec 15, 2023 to Dec 15, 20234 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • Dec 15, 2023 inspection
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    • Dec 15, 2023 inspection
  15. Dec 6, 2023Inspection
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      1 of 4 vans observed was missing multiple items in their first aid kit. ** Director gathered and placed missing items into the kit during the inspection. **

      Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(6).

  16. Dec 6, 2023Inspection
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      1 of 4 vans observed was missing multiple items in their first aid kit. ** Director gathered and placed missing items into the kit during the inspection. **

      Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(6).

  17. Dec 6, 2023Inspection
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      1 of 4 vans observed was missing multiple items in their first aid kit. ** Director gathered and placed missing items into the kit during the inspection. **

      Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(6).

  18. Dec 6, 2023Inspection
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      1 of 4 vans observed was missing multiple items in their first aid kit. ** Director gathered and placed missing items into the kit during the inspection. **

      Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(6).

  19. Oct 24, 2023 to Oct 24, 20234 inspections
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  1. Aug 11, 2023 to Aug 11, 20234 inspections
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  2. Aug 5, 2023Complaint investigation
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device

      The caregiver placed a 16 month-old child that refused to sleep in a restrictive device.

      Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(2).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      A parent was not notified of a bruise their child sustained while in care.

      Corrected Aug 22, 2023, verified Aug 21, 2023. Standard 746.307(c).

  3. Aug 5, 2023Complaint investigation
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device

      The caregiver placed a 16 month-old child that refused to sleep in a restrictive device.

      Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(2).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      A parent was not notified of a bruise their child sustained while in care.

      Corrected Aug 22, 2023, verified Aug 21, 2023. Standard 746.307(c).

  4. Aug 5, 2023Complaint investigation
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device

      The caregiver placed a 16 month-old child that refused to sleep in a restrictive device.

      Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(2).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      A parent was not notified of a bruise their child sustained while in care.

      Corrected Aug 22, 2023, verified Aug 21, 2023. Standard 746.307(c).

  5. Aug 5, 2023Complaint investigation
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      A parent was not notified of a bruise their child sustained while in care.

      Corrected Aug 22, 2023, verified Aug 21, 2023. Standard 746.307(c).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device

      The caregiver placed a 16 month-old child that refused to sleep in a restrictive device.

      Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(2).

  6. Jun 16, 2023 to Jul 28, 20238 inspections and 12 investigations
    No findingsShow
    • Jul 28, 2023 self-reported incident
    • Jul 28, 2023 self-reported incident
    • Jul 28, 2023 self-reported incident
    • Jul 28, 2023 self-reported incident
    • Jul 27, 2023 inspection
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    • Jul 14, 2023 complaint investigation
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    • Jun 30, 2023 inspection
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    • Jun 16, 2023 self-reported incident
    • Jun 16, 2023 self-reported incident
    • Jun 16, 2023 self-reported incident
    • Jun 16, 2023 self-reported incident
  7. 2022
  8. Dec 9, 2022Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      The mulch on the large playground was not at the proper depth of 9 inches. The mulch was gathered under the bottom of the plsy structure.

      Corrected Feb 6, 2023, verified Feb 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(2).

  9. Dec 9, 2022Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      The mulch on the large playground was not at the proper depth of 9 inches. The mulch was gathered under the bottom of the plsy structure.

      Corrected Feb 6, 2023, verified Feb 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(2).

  10. Dec 9, 2022Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      The mulch on the large playground was not at the proper depth of 9 inches. The mulch was gathered under the bottom of the plsy structure.

      Corrected Feb 6, 2023, verified Feb 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(2).

  11. Dec 9, 2022Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      The mulch on the large playground was not at the proper depth of 9 inches. The mulch was gathered under the bottom of the plsy structure.

      Corrected Feb 6, 2023, verified Feb 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(2).

  12. Aug 15, 2022Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Annual Sanitation Inspection

      A health inspection was last completed on 08.05.21.

      Corrected Sep 5, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Standard 746.3401(a).

  13. Aug 15, 2022Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Annual Sanitation Inspection

      A health inspection was last completed on 08.05.21.

      Corrected Sep 5, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Standard 746.3401(a).

  14. Aug 15, 2022Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Annual Sanitation Inspection

      A health inspection was last completed on 08.05.21.

      Corrected Sep 5, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Standard 746.3401(a).

  15. Aug 15, 2022Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Annual Sanitation Inspection

      A health inspection was last completed on 08.05.21.

      Corrected Sep 5, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Standard 746.3401(a).

  16. Jun 15, 2022 to Jun 15, 20224 inspections
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  17. Jun 2, 2022Inspection
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      An eight year old child was observed in a classroom unsupervised at inspection.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2022, verified Jun 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

  18. Jun 2, 2022Inspection
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      An eight year old child was observed in a classroom unsupervised at inspection.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2022, verified Jun 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

  19. Jun 2, 2022Inspection
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      An eight year old child was observed in a classroom unsupervised at inspection.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2022, verified Jun 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

  20. Jun 2, 2022Inspection
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      An eight year old child was observed in a classroom unsupervised at inspection.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2022, verified Jun 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

  21. May 23, 2022Complaint investigation
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Operation Open to Parents At All Times

      Parents are not entering the operation as a covid precaution. Note: directo/ownerr stated parents will resume drop off/pick up within the facility on 06.06.22.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2022, verified Jun 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(7).

  22. May 23, 2022Complaint investigation
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Operation Open to Parents At All Times

      Parents are not entering the operation as a covid precaution. Note: directo/ownerr stated parents will resume drop off/pick up within the facility on 06.06.22.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2022, verified Jun 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(7).

  23. May 23, 2022Complaint investigation
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Operation Open to Parents At All Times

      Parents are not entering the operation as a covid precaution. Note: directo/ownerr stated parents will resume drop off/pick up within the facility on 06.06.22.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2022, verified Jun 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(7).

  24. May 23, 2022Complaint investigation
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Operation Open to Parents At All Times

      Parents are not entering the operation as a covid precaution. Note: directo/ownerr stated parents will resume drop off/pick up within the facility on 06.06.22.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2022, verified Jun 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(7).

  25. Apr 12, 2022 to May 11, 20228 inspections
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  26. Apr 10, 2022Self-reported incident
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      A two year old child was left unsupervised on the playground for less than five minutes.

      Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

  27. Apr 10, 2022Self-reported incident
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      A two year old child was left unsupervised on the playground for less than five minutes.

      Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

  28. Apr 10, 2022Self-reported incident
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      A two year old child was left unsupervised on the playground for less than five minutes.

      Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

  29. Apr 10, 2022Self-reported incident
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      A two year old child was left unsupervised on the playground for less than five minutes.

      Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

  30. Mar 3, 2022 to Mar 10, 20228 inspections
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  31. Mar 2, 2022Complaint investigation
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      A 16 month old was left unattended on the playground for a few minutes.

      Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

  32. Mar 2, 2022Complaint investigation
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      A 16 month old was left unattended on the playground for a few minutes.

      Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

  33. Mar 2, 2022Complaint investigation
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      A 16 month old was left unattended on the playground for a few minutes.

      Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

  34. Mar 2, 2022Complaint investigation
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      A 16 month old was left unattended on the playground for a few minutes.

      Corrected Mar 3, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

  35. 2021
  36. Nov 10, 2021 to Nov 10, 20214 inspections
    No findingsShow
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    • Nov 10, 2021 inspection

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