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Katy, TX 77450 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
First Steps Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About First Steps Learning Center
First Steps Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 16, 2020, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, Reggio Emilia |
| Curriculum | Learning Beyond Curriculum |
| Staff | Certified in infant CPR and first aid |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Licensed capacity | 60 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 Harris County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for First Steps Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1699246
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 19, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 22 visits
Dec 19, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
Nov 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“1 out of 4 children's files evluated did not contain a signed health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Documentation an annual santiation inspection has been conducted was not available upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“Documentation showing a monthly inspection of the outdoor play space was unavailable upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
- Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Apr 5, 2024Complaint investigation1 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 upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
Jan 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“A fire drill has not been conducted since October 9, 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain a notarized affidavit for employment.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“2 out 7 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR/First Aid certification.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
Show 12 earlier visits
- Sep 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 31, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“An infant was observed sitting in a rocker without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the rocker during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“A child's record evaluated was missing the special needs acknowledgment on their admission form. Note: The parent sent an acknowledgment during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A 4-month-old child was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer). A photo was taken.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2022
- May 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 2, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“During this investigation, it was determined caregiver supervision was not maintained, which resulted in a child being inappropriately touched by another child in the operation's restroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2022
Apr 29, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“A caregiver was observed on their cellphone during naptime in the 3yr to 5yr old classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
“The Director does not have current transportation training.The Director is the person who transports the school-age children to and from school.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2022
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
“One of the operations emergency exit doors (back door) cannot open. It is blocked by a wooden step located on the outside of the door. Note: A photo was taken.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2022
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A 7 month old child was observed asleep on a boppy in their crib. Later during the inspection, another 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier and pacifer attachment. Note: A photo was taken.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Both restrooms at the operation were unsanitary. One restroom contained urine inside of the toilet, toilet paper on the floor, and the trash can was overflowing with toilet paper.The other restroom had toilet paper on the floor. Note: The Director cleaned both restrooms during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infants, ages 4m and 7m, who are not ready for table food did not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2022
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The operation does not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last inspection conducted was on 3/15/2021.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2022
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies handbook is missing the following: 746.501: (14) Transportation; (24) emergency preparedness plan; (29)(b)(2) gang-free zone Note: The Director added these policies to the handbook during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“A caregiver in the infant room (2m to 1yr) did not know the number of children present. The caregiver stated their were 5 children present. There were 7 children present.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“Two 7 month old children were observed swaddled and asleep in their cribs. A 2 month old was observed swaddled and asleep in a rocker chair. Note: Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Four infant bottles were not labeled with each child's first and last name.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2022
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“The operation did not have a current staff list posted. Note: The Director updated the staff list during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A 2 month old was observed alseep in a restrictive device (rocker). Note: A phone was taken.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
“A 7 month old was observed asleep in their crib with their head covered with a hat.The hat was placed over the child's head, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Note: A photo was taken.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
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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 16, 2020.
When was First Steps Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 19, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Steps Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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?
60, 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 6:30 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 (281) 392-9194 to ask.
What is First Steps Learning Center's phone number?
(281) 392-9194.
Where is First Steps Learning Center?
138 Applewhite Dr, Katy, TX 77450. The nearest other daycare we list is West Memorial Elementary YMCA ASP, 0.6 miles away.