Kim Lien Nguyen
Houston, TX 77095 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Davenn LLC DBA First Steps Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 143
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Davenn LLC DBA First Steps Learning Center
Davenn LLC DBA First Steps Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 19, 2024, for up to 143 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-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 and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 143 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 | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, Reggio Emilia |
| Curriculum | Learning Beyond Curriculum |
| Staff | Certified in infant CPR and first aid |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Licensed capacity | 143 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Davenn LLC DBA First Steps Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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 Davenn LLC DBA First Steps Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 143 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1789038
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 14 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 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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- Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“I observed a child being changed and the child did not wash hands.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
May 19, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“I observed several bottles and training cups that were not labeled with the children names.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
“A child that has a food allergy was not posted with the required postings in the building.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
“I observed several cribs that was not labeled with the child's name.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 2, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One out of four personnel files CPR/First Aid card was expired.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The PreK classroom had brown water stains on the ceiling tiles.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Four out of four personnel files did not have pre- employment affidavits.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“Two out of five files did not have health statements.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Three out four files was missing education documents.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
- Jan 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The older infant room was out of ratio. There were 6 kids and one caregiver, the class was over by one.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2025
- May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
May 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“The caregiver in the room did not know the child's name and age during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
- Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“The infant bottles in the infant room was not labeled. Note: Corrected at inspection. The staff labeled the bottles with the child's name and last name initial.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operation did not have procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Note. This was corrected during the inspection when the director created the procedure and put it in the operational policy.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The infant 2 room ceiling tile had a broken piece in it. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the custodial worker fixed the tile. 12/06/2023.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Davenn LLC DBA First Steps Learning Center
Is Davenn LLC DBA 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 19, 2024.
When was Davenn LLC DBA First Steps Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Davenn LLC DBA First Steps Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 7 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Davenn LLC DBA First Steps Learning Center care for?
143, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Davenn LLC DBA First Steps Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Davenn LLC DBA First Steps Learning Center'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 Davenn LLC DBA First Steps Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 377-6658 to ask.
What is Davenn LLC DBA First Steps Learning Center's phone number?
(346) 377-6658.
Where is Davenn LLC DBA First Steps Learning Center?
7170 Cherry Park Dr, Houston, TX 77095. The nearest other daycare we list is Better Beginnings Academy, 0.3 miles away.