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Brownsville, TX 78520 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
First Steps Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About First Steps Learning Center
First Steps Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 8, 2022, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and toddler care. 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 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 0 to 13 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Frog Street Curriculum |
| Staff | Trained caregivers |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Extended care: Open until 8:00 pm |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCMS |
| Transportation | Transportation (school transportation available) |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Steps Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron 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$141
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$143
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$136
Home daycare$129
State record
Inspection reports for First Steps Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1730010
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 10 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Background checks 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 18 visits
- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 20, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“A caregiver in the infant room used an IPAD to play Mickey Mouse Club House for a 12 month old infant.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the investigation, it was found that a new employee was allowed to have contact with children before receiving the background check results.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on information gained during the investigation caregivers yell at children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“Based on information gained during the investigation, an employee at the operation told a child "You got a problem with Me? You don't like me? I don't like you either."”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025
746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, children are not allowed to play outdoors when they misbehave.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
- Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- May 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 17, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“The double doors in the transportation vehicle do not open and are not maintained at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
“Name of caregiver giving medication to the child did not have the full name of the employee. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as full name of employee giving medication was updated.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used for transportation has not been serviced. Last serviced on 11/2020.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2022
- Mar 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First Steps Learning Center
Is First Steps Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 8, 2022.
When was First Steps Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Steps Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 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 Steps Learning Center care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Steps Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Steps Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Steps Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 525-7245 to ask.
What is First Steps Learning Center's phone number?
(956) 525-7245.
Where is First Steps Learning Center?
4519 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX 78526. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Mermaid III Day Care Center, 0.2 miles away.