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First Steps Montessori Learning Center

24 critical, 16 serious findings across 52 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 10, 2026.

3850 S Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78264 · (210) 319-1330

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsSan Antonio licensed centers, n=495

Critical findings24 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 36 inspections and 16 investigations (52 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 10, 2026.

Critical24 vs median 4

65% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 16

86% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2023Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 37

Texas HHSC operation #1748762 · 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 careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
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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.

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2026
Apr 14, 2026 to Jul 21, 202620 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
- Jun 4, 2026 inspection
- Jun 4, 2026 inspection
- Jun 4, 2026 inspection
- Jun 4, 2026 inspection
- May 20, 2026 inspection
- May 20, 2026 inspection
- May 20, 2026 inspection
- May 20, 2026 inspection
- May 1, 2026 inspection
- May 1, 2026 inspection
- May 1, 2026 inspection
- May 1, 2026 inspection
- Apr 30, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 30, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 30, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 30, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 14, 2026 inspection
- Apr 14, 2026 inspection
- Apr 14, 2026 inspection
- Apr 14, 2026 inspection
Apr 10, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · 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 information gathered during the investigation, caregivers failed to properly supervise a child when the child was able to wander outside the daycare alone.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Based on information gathered during this investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that a child wandered away from the daycare unsupervised.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  Based on information gathered during this investigation, the operation did not provide the parent of the child who wandered outside unsupervised with an incident report.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
Apr 10, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · 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 information gathered during the investigation, caregivers failed to properly supervise a child when the child was able to wander outside the daycare alone.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Based on information gathered during this investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that a child wandered away from the daycare unsupervised.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  Based on information gathered during this investigation, the operation did not provide the parent of the child who wandered outside unsupervised with an incident report.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
Apr 10, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · 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 information gathered during the investigation, caregivers failed to properly supervise a child when the child was able to wander outside the daycare alone.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Based on information gathered during this investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that a child wandered away from the daycare unsupervised.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  Based on information gathered during this investigation, the operation did not provide the parent of the child who wandered outside unsupervised with an incident report.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
Apr 10, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Based on information gathered during this investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that a child wandered away from the daycare unsupervised.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- 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 information gathered during the investigation, caregivers failed to properly supervise a child when the child was able to wander outside the daycare alone.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  Based on information gathered during this investigation, the operation did not provide the parent of the child who wandered outside unsupervised with an incident report.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
Mar 31, 2026Inspection
No findings
Mar 31, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  During an investigation, it was determined that the caregivers did not know how many children were in their care on the day of the incident.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- 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
  During an investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately three hours.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 31, 2026Inspection
No findings
Mar 31, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- 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
  During an investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately three hours.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  During an investigation, it was determined that the caregivers did not know how many children were in their care on the day of the incident.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
Mar 31, 2026Inspection
No findings
Mar 31, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  During an investigation, it was determined that the caregivers did not know how many children were in their care on the day of the incident.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- 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
  During an investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately three hours.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 31, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  During an investigation, it was determined that the caregivers did not know how many children were in their care on the day of the incident.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- 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
  During an investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately three hours.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Mar 30, 2026 to Mar 31, 20261 inspection and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
- Mar 30, 2026 self-reported incident
- Mar 30, 2026 self-reported incident
- Mar 30, 2026 self-reported incident
- Mar 30, 2026 self-reported incident
Jan 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  During the inspection, it was learned that the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of the change in director. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director provided me with their qualifications.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
Jan 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  During the inspection, it was learned that the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of the change in director. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director provided me with their qualifications.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
Jan 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  During the inspection, it was learned that the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of the change in director. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director provided me with their qualifications.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
Jan 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  During the inspection, it was learned that the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of the change in director. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director provided me with their qualifications.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
2025
Feb 26, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  The primary caregiver in the toddler classroom has provisional conditions and was caring for the children alone. Note: This was corrected when another caregiver was added in the classroom.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The Director does not have the required training in the following topics: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this title (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?)
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  One caregiver that provides care for children younger than 24 months of age, does not have the required training. One clock hour of the annual training hours must cover the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Mar 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
Feb 26, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  The primary caregiver in the toddler classroom has provisional conditions and was caring for the children alone. Note: This was corrected when another caregiver was added in the classroom.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The Director does not have the required training in the following topics: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this title (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?)
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  One caregiver that provides care for children younger than 24 months of age, does not have the required training. One clock hour of the annual training hours must cover the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Mar 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
Feb 26, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  The primary caregiver in the toddler classroom has provisional conditions and was caring for the children alone. Note: This was corrected when another caregiver was added in the classroom.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The Director does not have the required training in the following topics: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this title (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?)
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  One caregiver that provides care for children younger than 24 months of age, does not have the required training. One clock hour of the annual training hours must cover the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Mar 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
Feb 26, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  The primary caregiver in the toddler classroom has provisional conditions and was caring for the children alone. Note: This was corrected when another caregiver was added in the classroom.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The Director does not have the required training in the following topics: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this title (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?)
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  One caregiver that provides care for children younger than 24 months of age, does not have the required training. One clock hour of the annual training hours must cover the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Mar 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
2024
Feb 28, 2024 to Feb 28, 20244 inspections
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2023
Aug 3, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
  The operation allowed a 5 year old child in care before requesting that Child Care Regulation amend their permit to add ages 5 years and up. The operation is currently permitted to care for only children between 0-4 years.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2023, verified Aug 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(5).
Aug 3, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
  The operation allowed a 5 year old child in care before requesting that Child Care Regulation amend their permit to add ages 5 years and up. The operation is currently permitted to care for only children between 0-4 years.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2023, verified Aug 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(5).
Aug 3, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
  The operation allowed a 5 year old child in care before requesting that Child Care Regulation amend their permit to add ages 5 years and up. The operation is currently permitted to care for only children between 0-4 years.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2023, verified Aug 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(5).
Aug 3, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
  The operation allowed a 5 year old child in care before requesting that Child Care Regulation amend their permit to add ages 5 years and up. The operation is currently permitted to care for only children between 0-4 years.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2023, verified Aug 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(5).
Feb 8, 2023 to Feb 8, 20234 inspections
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2022
Aug 3, 2022 to Dec 8, 202212 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Oct 14, 2022 inspection
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