Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare
4300 FM 646 Rd N Ste A, Santa Fe, TX 77510
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
4 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 3, 2023.
16 inspections · 4 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
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- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
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- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Licensed capacity: 99 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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06:15 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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4 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 3, 2023.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
6 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.1301(a)(5)(A) (4 visits); 746.1301(a)(6)(A) (4 visits); 746.901(5) (4 visits); 746.3503(a) (4 visits); 746.4003(b) (4 visits); 746.1201(1) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Jan 14, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
32 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
At time of inspection, four caregivers did not complete 24 hours of annual training for 2024-2025 training year.
State verification published Jan 14, 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
- Jan 7, 2026Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
At time of inspection, four caregivers did not complete 24 hours of annual training for 2024-2025 training year.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
At time of inpsection, director completed 13 hours of annual training for 2024-2025.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(6)(A).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
At time of inspection, two caregivers did not have Affidavit 2912 form in file.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2026. Standard 746.901(5).
- Jan 7, 2026Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
At time of inspection, four caregivers did not complete 24 hours of annual training for 2024-2025 training year.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
At time of inpsection, director completed 13 hours of annual training for 2024-2025.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(6)(A).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
At time of inspection, two caregivers did not have Affidavit 2912 form in file.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2026. Standard 746.901(5).
- Jan 7, 2026Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
At time of inspection, four caregivers did not complete 24 hours of annual training for 2024-2025 training year.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
At time of inpsection, director completed 13 hours of annual training for 2024-2025.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(6)(A).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
At time of inspection, two caregivers did not have Affidavit 2912 form in file.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2026. Standard 746.901(5).
- Jan 7, 2026Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
At time of inspection, four caregivers did not complete 24 hours of annual training for 2024-2025 training year.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
At time of inpsection, director completed 13 hours of annual training for 2024-2025.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(6)(A).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
At time of inspection, two caregivers did not have Affidavit 2912 form in file.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2026. Standard 746.901(5).
- 2025
- Jan 8, 2025 to Jan 8, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 8, 2025 inspection
- Jan 8, 2025 inspection
- Jan 8, 2025 inspection
- Jan 8, 2025 inspection
- 2024
- Jan 11, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the older infant room has small rips and tears. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was changed out for a new mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
The gauze pads and asprin medications in the first aid kit are expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the items were removed.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(b).
- Jan 11, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
The gauze pads and asprin medications in the first aid kit are expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the items were removed.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the older infant room has small rips and tears. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was changed out for a new mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- Jan 11, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
The gauze pads and asprin medications in the first aid kit are expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the items were removed.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the older infant room has small rips and tears. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was changed out for a new mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- Jan 11, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the older infant room has small rips and tears. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was changed out for a new mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
The gauze pads and asprin medications in the first aid kit are expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the items were removed.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(b).
- 2023
- Oct 6, 2023 to Oct 6, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 6, 2023 inspection
- Oct 6, 2023 inspection
- Oct 6, 2023 inspection
- Oct 6, 2023 inspection
- Oct 3, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A former caregiver did not display good judgement while repeatedly trying to make an infant walk. The infant fell and required medical attention.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Oct 3, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A former caregiver did not display good judgement while repeatedly trying to make an infant walk. The infant fell and required medical attention.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Oct 3, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A former caregiver did not display good judgement while repeatedly trying to make an infant walk. The infant fell and required medical attention.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Oct 3, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A former caregiver did not display good judgement while repeatedly trying to make an infant walk. The infant fell and required medical attention.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
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- Feb 2, 2023 to Feb 2, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Feb 2, 2023 inspection
- Jan 17, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
During inspection, two classrooms were obeserved watching movies before breakfast.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- Jan 17, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
During inspection, two classrooms were obeserved watching movies before breakfast.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- Jan 17, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
During inspection, two classrooms were obeserved watching movies before breakfast.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- Jan 17, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
During inspection, two classrooms were obeserved watching movies before breakfast.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- 2022
- Jan 20, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
The CPSC form was last signed 9-14-20. This was corrected at inspection when the webiste was reviewed and form signed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(c).
- Jan 20, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
The CPSC form was last signed 9-14-20. This was corrected at inspection when the webiste was reviewed and form signed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(c).
- Jan 20, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
The CPSC form was last signed 9-14-20. This was corrected at inspection when the webiste was reviewed and form signed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(c).
- Jan 20, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
The CPSC form was last signed 9-14-20. This was corrected at inspection when the webiste was reviewed and form signed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(c).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Sep 11, 2019
- Capacity
- 99 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:15 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Galveston
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4300 FM 646 Rd N Ste A, Santa Fe, TX 77510
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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