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First Step Inc

4 serious findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Apr 18, 2024.

4003 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666 · (512) 353-4177

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsSan Marcos licensed centers, n=25

Serious findings0 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 12 investigations (44 visits). Most recent serious: Apr 18, 2024.

Critical0 vs median 4

68% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1996Full Permit

Practical7:15a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 71

Texas HHSC operation #515990 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesListed
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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
Feb 9, 2026 to Mar 3, 20268 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Mar 3, 2026 inspection
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- Mar 3, 2026 inspection
- Feb 27, 2026 complaint investigation
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- Feb 9, 2026 inspection
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2025
Jan 9, 2025 to May 19, 202516 inspections and 8 investigations
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- Apr 7, 2025 complaint investigation
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- Jan 9, 2025 self-reported incident
- Jan 9, 2025 self-reported incident
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- Jan 9, 2025 self-reported incident
2024
May 30, 2024 to May 30, 20244 inspections
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Apr 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
  Corrected May 20, 2024, verified May 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
  Corrected May 20, 2024, verified May 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
  Corrected May 20, 2024, verified May 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
  Corrected May 20, 2024, verified May 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).

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2023
Jan 12, 2023 to Jul 24, 202316 inspections and 8 investigations
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- Jul 12, 2023 complaint investigation
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- Jan 12, 2023 complaint investigation
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2022
Aug 18, 2022 to Sep 12, 20228 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Aug 18, 2022 complaint investigation
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Jun 27, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2022, verified Jun 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
  During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3501(6).
Jun 27, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2022, verified Jun 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
  During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3501(6).
Jun 27, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2022, verified Jun 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
  During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3501(6).
Jun 27, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2022, verified Jun 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
  During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3501(6).

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