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1st Step Early Learning Center

8 critical, 40 serious, 4 minor findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Sep 26, 2024.

401 FM 685 Ste 104, Pflugerville, TX 78660 · (512) 251-2276

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsPflugerville licensed centers, n=41
Critical findings8 critical, 40 serious, 4 minor across 36 inspections and 0 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: Sep 26, 2024.
Critical8 vs median 8
73% of centers have at least one
Serious40 vs median 28
95% of centers have at least one
LicenseAccreditedLicensed since 2009. Full Permit
Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 47

Texas HHSC operation #976846 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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  • Meals providedListed
  • Snacks providedListed
  • Before-school careNot listed
  • After-school careNot listed
  • Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
  • Drop-in careNot listed
  • Part-time careListed
  • Field tripsNot listed
  • Skill classesNot listed
  • Weekend careNot listed
  • Night careNot listed
  • AccreditedListed
  • Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

  1. 2026
  2. Aug 3, 2026Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      An outdoor play table on the playground was covered in bird waste. This was fixed at inspection when the caregiver cleaned the table.

      Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

  3. Aug 3, 2026Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      An outdoor play table on the playground was covered in bird waste. This was fixed at inspection when the caregiver cleaned the table.

      Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

  4. Aug 3, 2026Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      An outdoor play table on the playground was covered in bird waste. This was fixed at inspection when the caregiver cleaned the table.

      Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

  5. Aug 3, 2026Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      An outdoor play table on the playground was covered in bird waste. This was fixed at inspection when the caregiver cleaned the table.

      Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

  6. Jan 12, 2026 to Jan 12, 20264 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • Jan 12, 2026 inspection
    • Jan 12, 2026 inspection
    • Jan 12, 2026 inspection
    • Jan 12, 2026 inspection
  7. 2025
  8. Sep 5, 2025 to Sep 5, 20254 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • Sep 5, 2025 inspection
    • Sep 5, 2025 inspection
    • Sep 5, 2025 inspection
    • Sep 5, 2025 inspection
  9. Aug 7, 2025Inspection
    4 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Activity Plans

      Current lesson plans were unavailable to review for two classrooms. Lesson plan posted was dated from 6/30 to 7/04.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

      6FT of usezone around the mulit-person tricylce was not observed.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4813(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Observed holes, and chipped paint in the infant, toddler and preschool room.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      Observed broken toys, an open bag of planting soil and loose trash on the playground.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).

  10. Aug 7, 2025Inspection
    4 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      Observed broken toys, an open bag of planting soil and loose trash on the playground.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

      6FT of usezone around the mulit-person tricylce was not observed.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4813(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Activity Plans

      Current lesson plans were unavailable to review for two classrooms. Lesson plan posted was dated from 6/30 to 7/04.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Observed holes, and chipped paint in the infant, toddler and preschool room.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

  11. Aug 7, 2025Inspection
    4 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Observed holes, and chipped paint in the infant, toddler and preschool room.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      Observed broken toys, an open bag of planting soil and loose trash on the playground.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Activity Plans

      Current lesson plans were unavailable to review for two classrooms. Lesson plan posted was dated from 6/30 to 7/04.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

      6FT of usezone around the mulit-person tricylce was not observed.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4813(a).

  12. Aug 7, 2025Inspection
    4 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      Observed broken toys, an open bag of planting soil and loose trash on the playground.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Activity Plans

      Current lesson plans were unavailable to review for two classrooms. Lesson plan posted was dated from 6/30 to 7/04.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Observed holes, and chipped paint in the infant, toddler and preschool room.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

      6FT of usezone around the mulit-person tricylce was not observed.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4813(a).

  13. 2024
  14. Sep 30, 2024 to Sep 30, 20244 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • Sep 30, 2024 inspection
    • Sep 30, 2024 inspection
    • Sep 30, 2024 inspection
    • Sep 30, 2024 inspection
  15. Sep 26, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      One infant was observed to be asleep in a restrictive device during inspection.

      Corrected Sep 26, 2024, verified Sep 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).

  16. Sep 26, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      One infant was observed to be asleep in a restrictive device during inspection.

      Corrected Sep 26, 2024, verified Sep 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).

  17. Sep 26, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      One infant was observed to be asleep in a restrictive device during inspection.

      Corrected Sep 26, 2024, verified Sep 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).

  18. Sep 26, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      One infant was observed to be asleep in a restrictive device during inspection.

      Corrected Sep 26, 2024, verified Sep 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).

  19. Sep 23, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      Two infants were napping in a crib that did not have a sheet.

      Corrected Sep 23, 2024, verified Sep 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).

  20. Sep 23, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      Two infants were napping in a crib that did not have a sheet.

      Corrected Sep 23, 2024, verified Sep 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).

  21. Sep 23, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      Two infants were napping in a crib that did not have a sheet.

      Corrected Sep 23, 2024, verified Sep 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).

  22. Sep 23, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      Two infants were napping in a crib that did not have a sheet.

      Corrected Sep 23, 2024, verified Sep 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).

  23. Sep 18, 2024Inspection
    6 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      One staff did not know the correct number of children they had in care and was responsible for.

      Corrected Sep 18, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

      The operation was not completing an infant daily report for two infants in care or sharing the information that would be included on the report with the parents.

      Corrected Sep 18, 2024, verified Sep 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      The operation had antibiotic ointment inside of the first aid kit that expired in of May 2020. This was corrected when it was removed from the first aid kit.

      Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(b).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      The operation's operational policies did not include parent's rights.

      Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(20).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      One child did not have current immunizations on file.

      Corrected Oct 2, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Standard 746.613(b).

    • MinorTexas: Low

      Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

      Two staff did not have a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations.

      Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Standard 746.1105(4).

  24. Sep 18, 2024Inspection
    6 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      One staff did not know the correct number of children they had in care and was responsible for.

      Corrected Sep 18, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

      The operation was not completing an infant daily report for two infants in care or sharing the information that would be included on the report with the parents.

      Corrected Sep 18, 2024, verified Sep 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      One child did not have current immunizations on file.

      Corrected Oct 2, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Standard 746.613(b).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      The operation's operational policies did not include parent's rights.

      Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(20).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      The operation had antibiotic ointment inside of the first aid kit that expired in of May 2020. This was corrected when it was removed from the first aid kit.

      Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(b).

    • MinorTexas: Low

      Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

      Two staff did not have a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations.

      Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Standard 746.1105(4).

  25. Sep 18, 2024Inspection
    6 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      One staff did not know the correct number of children they had in care and was responsible for.

      Corrected Sep 18, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      One child did not have current immunizations on file.

      Corrected Oct 2, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Standard 746.613(b).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      The operation had antibiotic ointment inside of the first aid kit that expired in of May 2020. This was corrected when it was removed from the first aid kit.

      Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(b).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      The operation's operational policies did not include parent's rights.

      Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(20).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

      The operation was not completing an infant daily report for two infants in care or sharing the information that would be included on the report with the parents.

      Corrected Sep 18, 2024, verified Sep 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.

    • MinorTexas: Low

      Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

      Two staff did not have a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations.

      Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Standard 746.1105(4).

  26. Sep 18, 2024Inspection
    6 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      One staff did not know the correct number of children they had in care and was responsible for.

      Corrected Sep 18, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      One child did not have current immunizations on file.

      Corrected Oct 2, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Standard 746.613(b).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

      The operation was not completing an infant daily report for two infants in care or sharing the information that would be included on the report with the parents.

      Corrected Sep 18, 2024, verified Sep 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      The operation's operational policies did not include parent's rights.

      Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(20).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      The operation had antibiotic ointment inside of the first aid kit that expired in of May 2020. This was corrected when it was removed from the first aid kit.

      Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(b).

    • MinorTexas: Low

      Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

      Two staff did not have a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations.

      Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Standard 746.1105(4).

  27. 2023
  28. Nov 22, 2023 to Nov 22, 20234 inspections
    No findingsShow
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    • Nov 22, 2023 inspection
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  1. Jan 3, 2023 to Jan 3, 20234 inspections
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    • Jan 3, 2023 inspection
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  2. 2022
  3. Dec 22, 2022Inspection
    4 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Policies Comply with Rules

      The operational policies were missing the following: - infant safe sleep - promotion of indoor/outdoor activities

      Corrected Jan 9, 2023, verified Jan 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

      During nap time there were 13 children ages 9 months to 4 years old with one caregiver. There was nobody else in the building.

      Corrected Dec 22, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 746.1613(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

      A 9-month-old non-walking infant was observed sleeping on a sleeping mat.

      Corrected Dec 22, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      Two out of six children files reviewed were missing updated immunization records.

      Corrected Jan 9, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).

  4. Dec 22, 2022Inspection
    4 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Policies Comply with Rules

      The operational policies were missing the following: - infant safe sleep - promotion of indoor/outdoor activities

      Corrected Jan 9, 2023, verified Jan 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      Two out of six children files reviewed were missing updated immunization records.

      Corrected Jan 9, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

      During nap time there were 13 children ages 9 months to 4 years old with one caregiver. There was nobody else in the building.

      Corrected Dec 22, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 746.1613(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

      A 9-month-old non-walking infant was observed sleeping on a sleeping mat.

      Corrected Dec 22, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).

  5. Dec 22, 2022Inspection
    4 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Policies Comply with Rules

      The operational policies were missing the following: - infant safe sleep - promotion of indoor/outdoor activities

      Corrected Jan 9, 2023, verified Jan 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      Two out of six children files reviewed were missing updated immunization records.

      Corrected Jan 9, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

      A 9-month-old non-walking infant was observed sleeping on a sleeping mat.

      Corrected Dec 22, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

      During nap time there were 13 children ages 9 months to 4 years old with one caregiver. There was nobody else in the building.

      Corrected Dec 22, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 746.1613(a).

  6. Dec 22, 2022Inspection
    4 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Policies Comply with Rules

      The operational policies were missing the following: - infant safe sleep - promotion of indoor/outdoor activities

      Corrected Jan 9, 2023, verified Jan 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      Two out of six children files reviewed were missing updated immunization records.

      Corrected Jan 9, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

      A 9-month-old non-walking infant was observed sleeping on a sleeping mat.

      Corrected Dec 22, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

      During nap time there were 13 children ages 9 months to 4 years old with one caregiver. There was nobody else in the building.

      Corrected Dec 22, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 746.1613(a).

  7. Jan 7, 2022 to Jan 7, 20224 inspections
    No findingsShow
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