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First Steps

1208 S Tyler St, Amarillo, TX 79101
licensed capacity
100
open each week
3 days
a week, county median
$136
year first permitted
1986
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About First Steps

First Steps is a licensed child care center in Amarillo, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 6, 1986, for up to 100 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayNot listed
Tuesday9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Steps has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Potter County has a median price of $136 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.
Potter County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$147
Home daycare$134

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$129

Preschool

Center$136
Home daycare$127

School age

Center$129
Home daycare$122

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for First Steps

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#63688
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “Two children's files were reviewed and there was no food allergy plan required for the food allergies listed with the required information of the food allergen, symptoms to treat if the child eats the food allergic to, treatment the symptoms, and the required parent and doctor signature and dates.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS

      “Two children's files reviewed had the "Exemption from School or Childcare Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience" in file but they were not valid as they were photocopied and not the original ones.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Dec 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      “Four vehicles that are use to transport children in care do not have the electronic child safety alarm installed.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023

  7. Dec 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about First Steps

Is First Steps licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 6, 1986.

When was First Steps last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Steps had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does First Steps accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are First Steps' hours?

Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Steps cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 373-2891 to ask.

What is First Steps' phone number?

(806) 373-2891.

Where is First Steps?

1208 S Tyler St, Amarillo, TX 79101. The nearest other daycare we list is Opportunity School, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).