First Step Learning Center

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 7 children ages 9-19 months. The specified age group for the room was 12-17 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 17, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 27, 2023.

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions

“The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.”

Rule 746.5625(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 3, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 14, 2023.

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“The operation did not have a current fire inspection.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 3, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 13, 2023.

Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970

“The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.”

Rule 746.311(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 29, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 17, 2021.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“The infant room was observed with 5 children ages 2 months-15 months. The room was out of ratio by 1 child. The school age room was observed with 28 children ages 6-12. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the inspection one infant was moved to another room which brought the infant room into compliance. During the inspection another caregiver was placed in the school age room bringing the room into compliance.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 23, 2021.

Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was able to exit their classroom and walk to the outdoor play area unsupervised.”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 5, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 13, 2022.

Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety

“Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.”

Rule 746.1305(a)(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 16, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 22, 2021.

AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

“The operation had a caregiver present with direct access to children after receiving an notice from the CBCU stating that he was ineligible to be at the operation. The staff member was immediately sent home from the operation.”

Rule 745.635(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 17, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 23, 2021.

AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

“One infant under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in his crib with a blanket. The caregiver removed the blanket during the monitoring.”

Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 17, 2021.