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First Steps to Big Dreams
- licensed capacity
- 42
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $300
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About First Steps to Big Dreams
First Steps to Big Dreams is a licensed child care center in San Marcos, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 9, 2026, for up to 42 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It lists weekly tuition from $300 to $375.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 42 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Licensed capacity | 42 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Steps to Big Dreams lists weekly tuition from $300 to $375. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hays County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Care, Meal Plan (Includes all snacks and catered meals) | $375 |
| Full-Time Care, Non-Meal Plan (Parents provide all meals and snacks) | $350 |
| Half-Day Program, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM | $300 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Mother's Day Out, 3 days per week or fewer | $95 |
| One-Time Enrollment Fee | $150 |
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for First Steps to Big Dreams
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 42 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1828828
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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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- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First Steps to Big Dreams
Is First Steps to Big Dreams licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 9, 2026.
When was First Steps to Big Dreams last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Steps to Big Dreams had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 to Big Dreams care for?
42, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does First Steps to Big Dreams accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are First Steps to Big Dreams' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Steps to Big Dreams cost?
Weekly tuition from $300 to $375, as it lists it.
What is First Steps to Big Dreams' phone number?
(512) 210-8252.
Where is First Steps to Big Dreams?
715 W Hopkins St Unit 709, San Marcos, TX 78666. The nearest other daycare we list is Presbyterian Parent Cooperative, 0.4 miles away.