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Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare

4300 FM 646 Rd N Ste A, Santa Fe, TX 77510
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2019

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About Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare

Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare is a licensed child care center in Santa Fe, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 11, 2019, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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
99 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Galveston 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.
Galveston County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1687726
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 7, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 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 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “At time of inspection, two caregivers did not have Affidavit 2912 form in file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

      “At time of inpsection, director completed 13 hours of annual training for 2024-2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “At time of inspection, four caregivers did not complete 24 hours of annual training for 2024-2025 training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026

  2. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      “The gauze pads and asprin medications in the first aid kit are expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the items were removed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “The diaper changing mat in the older infant room has small rips and tears. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was changed out for a new mat.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 3, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A former caregiver did not display good judgement while repeatedly trying to make an infant walk. The infant fell and required medical attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023

  6. Feb 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

      “During inspection, two classrooms were obeserved watching movies before breakfast.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023

  8. Jan 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website

      “The CPSC form was last signed 9-14-20. This was corrected at inspection when the webiste was reviewed and form signed.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare

Is Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 11, 2019.

When was Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 7, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 3 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 Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare care for?

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

Does Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 316-4588 to ask.

What is Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare's phone number?

(409) 316-4588.

Where is Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare?

4300 FM 646 Rd N Ste A, Santa Fe, TX 77510. The nearest other daycare we list is HMT Investments Inc DBA Kids and Company, 0.8 miles away.

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