Vikki's Daycare
Tyler, TX 75701 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 1 review
First Steps Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 34
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About First Steps Daycare
First Steps Daycare is a licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 9, 2023, for up to 34 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 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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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
- 34 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 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 | 34 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Steps Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Smith County has a median price of $124 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$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for First Steps Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 34 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1751110
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 14 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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See all 26 visits
- Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“During a walk through of the building while on the playground, it was observed a 6 month old sleeping in a swing. This was brought to both the director and caregivers attention and corrected while Licensing was present.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 16 earlier visits
- Feb 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has been found to be deficient. The operation only reported one student being left unsupervised while knowing about the second student who was found on the back steps.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
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 a DFPS investigation, this standard has been found to be deficient. Neglectful supervision occurred when two children were found outside of the operation. One student was found near the roadway by a passer byer and the other by a local officer.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
“During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2023
- Jul 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“During a review of the operations first aid kit, it was observed items missing for their first aid kit. This was soon corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2023
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2023
Dec 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During inspection it was observed that both classrooms had disinfecting wipes within the reach of the children. The caregivers placed the wipes in a safe place during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 10, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 8, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2022
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
“There were two rooms with children napping with one caregiver in each room supervising as required. There was not an extra person in the building as required for ratios.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2022
Sep 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
“Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022
746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
“The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022
- Aug 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First Steps Daycare
Is First Steps Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 9, 2023.
When was First Steps Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Steps Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Daycare care for?
34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Steps Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Steps Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Steps Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 630-2248 to ask.
What is First Steps Daycare's phone number?
(903) 630-2248.
Where is First Steps Daycare?
12904 State Highway 155 S, Tyler, TX 75703. The nearest other daycare we list is B.J.H. Learning Academy, 0.4 miles away.