Cindy Deberry
Kingwood, TX 77339 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1st Step University Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 65
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About 1st Step University Childcare
1st Step University Childcare is a licensed child care center in Kingwood, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 23, 2024, for up to 65 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 65 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months through 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Texas Workforce Assistance Child Care Services (CCS) |
| Transportation | Transportation (After School Program with transportation) |
| Licensed capacity | 65 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
1st Step University Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $172 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for 1st Step University Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 65 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1803908
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 0 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 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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Sep 11, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“One child file has a food allergy and does not have a completed food allergy emergency plan on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“Child was missing the address and phone number of the Healthcare provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Sanitation Inspection was observed to be expired on 9/3/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2026
746.1311(f)(1) - Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience
“The Director was missing 6 hours of Management training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“One child out of seven records reviewed was missing indication that parent received Operational policies.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“Two caregivers were observed in a classroom caring for children without first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Out of seven children files two children are missing the emergency contact name, number, and address.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Two caregivers were missing documentation of education requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Infant feeding form was filled out, but not signed and dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
- Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about 1st Step University Childcare
Is 1st Step University Childcare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 23, 2024.
When was 1st Step University Childcare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has 1st Step University Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 0 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 University Childcare care for?
65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does 1st Step University Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are 1st Step University Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does 1st Step University Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 574-3026 to ask.
What is 1st Step University Childcare's phone number?
(346) 574-3026.
Where is 1st Step University Childcare?
1402 Stonehollow Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Kingwood, 0.3 miles away.