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Baby's First Steps Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 29
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2007
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About
About Baby's First Steps Learning Center
Baby's First Steps Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 27, 2007, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 8:30 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 29 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Baby's First Steps Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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$154
Home daycare$141
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$143
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$136
Home daycare$129
State record
Inspection reports for Baby's First Steps Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 29 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2007
- License number
- #866133
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 8 visits
- Apr 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Observed the loose-fill materials not maintained at the proper depth as the black trap was accessible to the children as a tripping hazard at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
Jan 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
- Dec 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“The two employees who conduct transportation have not completed trasnportation training in the last year.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
Feb 28, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“Reviewed staff records: 1 staff member has not completed their annual training hours. Staff is missing 24 hours at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2023
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“Director does not have 30 annual training for cycle 1/8/22 to 1/8/23. Missing 12 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 1/5/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2023
May 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“RECITE-Observed the loose-fill materials not maintained at the proper depth as the black trap was accessible to the children as a tripping hazard at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022
Apr 20, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Observed all three fire extinguisher in the operation not serviced. Last inspected June 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Children's Products annual certification was last completed on 02/126/2018 and not current at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Observed the loose-fill materials not maintained at the proper depth as the black trap was accessible to the children as a tripping hazard at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Baby's First Steps Learning Center
Is Baby's First Steps Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 27, 2007.
When was Baby's First Steps Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Baby's First Steps Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Baby's First Steps Learning Center care for?
29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Baby's First Steps Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Baby's First Steps Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Baby's First Steps Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 525-7005 to ask.
What is Baby's First Steps Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 525-7005.
Where is Baby's First Steps Learning Center?
855 E Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX 78520. The nearest other daycare we list is KidBridge Academy, 0.3 miles away.