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My First Step Child Care & Development Center

807 Mozelle St, Pharr, TX 785774.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2020

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About My First Step Child Care & Development Center

My First Step Child Care & Development Center is a licensed child care center in Pharr, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 10, 2020, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 7 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

My First Step Child Care & Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 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.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

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 My First Step Child Care & Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1694780
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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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  1. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The toddler classroom was out of ratio there were 12 children with 1 caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the toddler classroom making the classroom come to ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025

  5. Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “Staff files were reviewed and 2 out of the 4 staff files were missing trainings in the following training topics. * Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. * Administering medication. * Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “In the infant rooms one of the mats was not labeled with the childs name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the mat.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jul 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  9. Mar 2, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster

      “During inspection it was observed the ATTENTION PARENTS required posting was not posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director posted the ATTENTION PARENTS letter in the entrance of the center.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      “During inspection it was observed the most recent fire inspection was not posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2022

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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Questions about My First Step Child Care & Development Center

Is My First Step Child Care & Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 10, 2020.

When was My First Step Child Care & Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has My First Step Child Care & Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 My First Step Child Care & Development Center care for?

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

Does My First Step Child Care & Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are My First Step Child Care & Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does My First Step Child Care & Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 787-0944 to ask.

What is My First Step Child Care & Development Center's phone number?

(956) 787-0944.

Where is My First Step Child Care & Development Center?

807 Mozelle St, Pharr, TX 78577. The nearest other daycare we list is Miracle Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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