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Pflugerville, TX 78660 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1st Step Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 47
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $229
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About
About 1st Step Early Learning Center
1st Step Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Pflugerville, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 4, 2009, for up to 47 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 47 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks up to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Frog Street |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | 10% off tuition for Veterans, First Responders and Educators |
| More | Founded 2009 |
| Licensed capacity | 47 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
1st Step Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $229 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$229
Home daycare$206
Toddler
Center$214
Home daycare$196
Preschool
Center$209
Home daycare$194
School age
Center$197
Home daycare$184
State record
Inspection reports for 1st Step Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 47 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #976846
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Aug 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - 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 visit
- Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
“6FT of usezone around the mulit-person tricylce was not observed.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“Current lesson plans were unavailable to review for two classrooms. Lesson plan posted was dated from 6/30 to 7/04.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Observed holes, and chipped paint in the infant, toddler and preschool room.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“Observed broken toys, an open bag of planting soil and loose trash on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
- Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“One infant was observed to be asleep in a restrictive device during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024
Sep 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Two infants were napping in a crib that did not have a sheet.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024
Sep 18, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.1105(4) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One child did not have current immunizations on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024
746.2431 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operation's operational policies did not include parent's rights.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
746.4003(b) - 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 visit
- Nov 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Dec 22, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.1613(a) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2023
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were missing the following: - infant safe sleep - promotion of indoor/outdoor activities”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
746.2405(2) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two out of six children files reviewed were missing updated immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2023
- Jan 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about 1st Step Early Learning Center
Is 1st Step Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 4, 2009.
When was 1st Step Early Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has 1st Step Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can 1st Step Early Learning Center care for?
47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does 1st Step Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are 1st Step Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does 1st Step Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 251-2276 to ask.
What is 1st Step Early Learning Center's phone number?
(512) 251-2276.
Where is 1st Step Early Learning Center?
401 FM 685 Ste 104, Pflugerville, TX 78660. The nearest other daycare we list is Tree House Kids, 0.2 miles away.