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First Step Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2003
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About
About First Step Learning Center
First Step Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Hearne, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 1, 2003, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, full-time care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Frog Street |
| Staff | Trained Teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Siblings Discount |
| Languages | Spanish |
| More | Founded 2002 |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Step Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Robertson 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$139
Toddler
Center$145
Home daycare$134
Preschool
Center$141
Home daycare$132
School age
Center$134
Home daycare$126
State record
Inspection reports for First Step Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2003
- License number
- #826929
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“3 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have an hour of child maltreatment training in the training period reviewed. This was corrected at inspection when 2 of the staff members used the current training period child maltreatment training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
- Dec 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“In one of the infant rooms, the handwashing sink was being used for washing bottles. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver and director were informed that the handwashing can't be used for bottles and the bottles were taken to the kitchen.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child had a food allergy plan that was signed by the physician, but not the child's parent.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025
Jan 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The director was missing training in the following required topics: SIDs and shaken baby, abuse and neglect, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to allergic reactions, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Two caregivers who had been hired after September of 2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One caregiver was missing eight hours of annual training and the required training topics, and five caregivers were missing the required training topics.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
- Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver stated she had 13 children in care and it was determined she had 15 children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
- Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(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 video footage viewed of the incident, it was determined the caregiver was not properly supervising the children. The caregiver was observed with her back to the children just prior to when the incident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024
Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation changed 2 infant classroom to classrooms that were utilized by Toddlers and did not notify Child Care Regulation. In addition, the operation is not utilizing 3 classrooms that are counted towards the capacity. One classroom has paint stored on the counter and no furniture in the classroom. Another classroom was utilized as storage. The 3rd classroom was changed to a teacher lounge. I reviewed with the Director Child Care Regulation's required notifications. During the inspection, the classrooms were remeasured and a new permit will be generated to reflect the changes.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 16 earlier visits
- Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 17, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.709 - Incident/Illness Report Form Storage
“The operation did not have incident reports for injuries that were known to have occurred with children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023
746.405(4) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers- Local Licensing Office Phone Number
“While doing a walk through at the operation there was not a local Licensing office telephone number posted for parents to see. This was corrected at the inspection when contact numbers were posted on the parent board.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“While reviewing video footage at the operation it was seen that the supervision of children was not ensured when the caregivers ran out the room and children started walking out of the open door.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023
Feb 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“While walking the outdoor play area there was not 6 inches of loose fill present underneath the slides.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2023
- Jan 31, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Dec 1, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Observed 10 children's files. 2 out of 10 files were missing immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Observed an infant sitting in a highchair without being strapped into the seat. It was corrected when the infant was taken out of the highchair.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Observed the legs on playground equipment exposed which is a tripping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Observed 10 staff files. All 10 files were missing SIDS/Shaken baby, Admin medication, food allergy, and hazardous material training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022
- Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Observed 2 infants sitting in highchairs and were not strapped in the chair. This was corrected when the caregivers strapped the children in.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 8, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“A child was able to leave the gated area and run towards the road and down the sidwalk before a ex-employee caught the child. The caregiver who was in charge at the time, was not aware the child left the playground until another caregiver informed them.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During interviews it was found that a caregiver took two children inside, leaving 11 kids outside with one caregiver and the childrens ages were 1 year-2 years old. The specified age group was 18-23 months old. One caregiver can only have 9 children by themself at this age group. Another caregiver asked the caregiver when coming back outside to watch their group of children which left the 1-2 year old classroom out of ratio for longer period of time.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 13, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“The edges around the concrete basketball court slab was found to be a tripping hazard on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2022
- Mar 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 9, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the course of the investigation, it was found that a caregiver caused bodily injury to a child by forcefully grabbing, dragging, yelling at the child, and tossing the child to the ground in anger.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2022
- Feb 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 20, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First Step Learning Center
Is First Step Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 1, 2003.
When was First Step Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Step Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Learning Center care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Step Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Step Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Step Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 280-5588 to ask.
What is First Step Learning Center's phone number?
(979) 280-5588.
Where is First Step Learning Center?
701 Norwood Ln, Hearne, TX 77859. The nearest other daycare we list is Hearne Child Development Center, 0.7 miles away.