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First Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse
- licensed capacity
- 219
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About First Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse
First Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 29, 2014, for up to 219 children, serving infants, 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, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedCameras for parentsSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 219 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. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old; 5–12 years old (before/after school) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | A Beka Curriculum (ages 18 months and older) |
| Enrichment | Mandarin, Spanish, Sign Language, tumbling, sports, dance, martial arts, music |
| Staff | CPR and first aid certified staff, FBI criminal background checks on all staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Controlled access to the facilities, Cameras / live video for parents (Internet-based digital Video Monitoring system), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (4-Stars) |
| Licensed capacity | 219 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fort Bend 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 First Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 219 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1548182
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 27, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Transportation 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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Oct 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since year of 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“A total of ten children files were review; Ten out of ten children files were missing the parental right form 2987 in their respective folders.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“The first aid kit cabinet was review. Four items were found to be expired since 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
“Operation failed to conduct 4 severe weather drills for a calendar year. The last drill was conducted in January 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
- Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“1 of 4 vans observed was missing multiple items in their first aid kit. ** Director gathered and placed missing items into the kit during the inspection. **”
Corrected during the visit
Show 20 earlier visits
- Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“A parent was not notified of a bruise their child sustained while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023
746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
“The caregiver placed a 16 month-old child that refused to sleep in a restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
- Jul 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“The mulch on the large playground was not at the proper depth of 9 inches. The mulch was gathered under the bottom of the plsy structure.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023
Aug 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“A health inspection was last completed on 08.05.21.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022
- Jun 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“An eight year old child was observed in a classroom unsupervised at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2022
May 23, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
“Parents are not entering the operation as a covid precaution. Note: directo/ownerr stated parents will resume drop off/pick up within the facility on 06.06.22.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2022
- May 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A two year old child was left unsupervised on the playground for less than five minutes.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2022
- Mar 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 2, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A 16 month old was left unattended on the playground for a few minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2022
- Nov 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse
Is First Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 29, 2014.
When was First Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 27, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse care for?
219, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse'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 Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 698-7234 to ask.
What is First Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse's phone number?
(281) 698-7234.
Where is First Step Holdings Inc. dba Discovery Schoolhouse?
4900 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy, TX 77494. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Afterschool @ Wilson Elementary, 0.2 miles away.