First Steps Daycare

Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap

“During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.”

Rule 746.4813(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 12, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 27, 2023.

First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

“During a review of the operations first aid kit, it was observed items missing for their first aid kit. This was soon corrected at inspection.”

Rule 746.4003(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 19, 2023.

Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

“During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.”

Rule 746.503. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 26, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 23, 2023.

Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

“During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.”

Rule 746.605(3). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 26, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 23, 2023.

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“During inspection it was observed that both classrooms had disinfecting wipes within the reach of the children. The caregivers placed the wipes in a safe place during inspection.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 12, 2022.

Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

“The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.”

Rule 746.401(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 12, 2022.

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“A caregiver was present supervising 6 children and did not have an eligible status at the operation. The employee left during the inspection.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 10, 2022.

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 8, 2022.

Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required

“There were two rooms with children napping with one caregiver in each room supervising as required. There was not an extra person in the building as required for ratios.”

Rule 746.1613(a)(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 9, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 12, 2022.

Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

“The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.”

Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 15, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 12, 2022.

Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building

“The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.”

Rule 746.5535(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 14, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 12, 2022.

Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

“Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.”

Rule 746.2206(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 14, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 12, 2022.