Creative Steps Academy
3250 Oradell Ln, Dallas, TX
4.6· 20 reviews
First Steps Academy & Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 48
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About First Steps Academy & Daycare
First Steps Academy & Daycare is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 13, 2019, for up to 48 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 48 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 48 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Steps Academy & Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for First Steps Academy & Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 48 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1691302
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 6, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Nov 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Staff files did not have annual required trainings completed.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“Children's records reviewed did not have health statements on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
Oct 20, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current health inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Three of the four staff files reviewed did not have current First-Aid training certificates available.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two children out of six records reviewed did not emergency contact information on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“An infant was observed asleep in their assigned play yard with their bottle proped up for feeding. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the bottle.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“There was not a record of the playground maintenance checklist.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
“Caregivers were observed attending to admistrative duties such as answering the school phone and opening the doors to parents for pick-up while supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
“One of the children's records reviewed did not have phone numbers for the release person.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The operation did not have their drills documented.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Four of the four staff files reviewed did not have required trainings available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“Three of the six children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
- Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The center did not have a copy of their operational policy.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two children out of six records reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023
Nov 14, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“The director and one staff file was not available to review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2022
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
“Staff files reviewed did not have copy of staff identification.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
“Staff files reviewed did not have the required information.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2022
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Staff files reviewed did not have the required information.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2022
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
“Staff files reviewed did not have documentation they have completed orientation”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
Nov 23, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current inspection. Last inspection dated 10-19-2020.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2021
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Six children files reviewed did not have address for the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about First Steps Academy & Daycare
Is First Steps Academy & Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 13, 2019.
When was First Steps Academy & Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 6, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Steps Academy & Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 4 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 First Steps Academy & Daycare care for?
48, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Steps Academy & Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Steps Academy & Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Steps Academy & Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 350-8145 to ask.
What is First Steps Academy & Daycare's phone number?
(214) 350-8145.
Where is First Steps Academy & Daycare?
10120 Monroe Dr, Dallas, TX 75229. The nearest other daycare we list is Tot Spot Playschool, 1 miles away.