Stepping Stone School XII
7700 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX
4.5· 53 reviews
First Start Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $181
- year first permitted
- 1999
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About
About First Start Day Care
First Start Day Care is a licensed group home daycare in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 12, 1999, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 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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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Start Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Williamson County has a median price of $181 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$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for First Start Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1999
- License number
- #407701
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An individual was present without receiving a background check eligibility letter. This was corrected when the individual left the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 4, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
747.1503(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, staff were unaware of how a scratch to a child occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
Feb 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
“The operation does not have a written activity plan.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Two infants do not have feeding instructions on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“The primary caregiver does not have training in the health and safety topics.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025
Mar 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Two children files were lacking a health statement from a health care professional.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
“The carbon monoxide in the home was not working properly.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
May 9, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
747.909(2) - Records for Primary Caregiver - Training Hours
“There were no training hours for inspector to review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2023
747.901(5) - Personnel Records- Training Hours
“There were no training hours for inspector to review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2023
747.209(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“LCCH did not have proof of liability insurance or proof of confirmation to the parents of no insurance.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2023
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
“A caregiver did not have the appropriate CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2023
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“4 of the 4 children files reviewed were lacking health statements from a health care professional stating they can participate in program.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2023
Show 1 earlier visit
- May 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First Start Day Care
Is First Start Day Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 12, 1999.
When was First Start Day Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Start Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 First Start Day Care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Start Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Start Day Care'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 First Start Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 335-3072 to ask.
What is First Start Day Care's phone number?
(512) 335-3072.
Where is First Start Day Care?
Austin, TX 78729. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.