# First Step Learning Center First Step Learning Center is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Desoto, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 136 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 335 S Hampton Rd, Desoto, TX 75115 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 136 - License/permit: 813204 - Operator: not published - Phone: (972) 230-8100 - Hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=198311 ## Inspection record 16 findings across 36 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-11-12 to 2026-02-11); 13 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-01-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-02-11: Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required: The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training. (§746.1311(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1311-a)) - 2026-01-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-02-11: Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required: The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training. (§746.1309(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-d)) - 2026-01-15 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-02-11: Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room: The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted. (§746.5207(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5207-b)) - 2026-01-15 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-02-11: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained: Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection. (§746.4907(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4907-d)) - 2025-01-30 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers: A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection. (§746.2415(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2415-a-1)) - 2025-01-30 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-03-06: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing: Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training, (§746.1301(a)(3)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1301-a-3-a)) - 2024-02-02 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: One caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants ages 4-16 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 3. An additional caregiver was placed in the classroom bringing the class into compliance. (§746.1601; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1601)) - 2023-03-14 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-03-27: 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. (§746.1601; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1601)) - 2023-02-10 — Safety hazards, High risk, Correction verified 2023-03-14: Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions: The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm. (§746.5625(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5625-b)) - 2023-02-06 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-02-13: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The operation did not have a current fire inspection. (§746.5101(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-a)) - 2021-11-29 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2021-12-17: Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970: The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep. (§746.311(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-311-b)) - 2021-11-23 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.1601; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1601)) - 2021-11-17 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2022-01-13: 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. (§746.1203(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1203-4)) - 2021-11-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2021-12-22: 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. (§746.1305(a)(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1305-a-5)) - 2021-11-17 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.2415(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2415-b)) - …and 1 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Miles of Smiles Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1268816) — 0.48 km, capacity 33 - [Discovery House](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-168264) — 0.59 km, capacity 34 - [Desoto Private School & Day Care Center, INC.](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-359315) — 0.64 km, capacity 400 - [Kingdom Kids Academy Pva](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1468516) — 0.66 km, capacity 38 - [The Munchkins Learning Station](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1447396) — 0.84 km, capacity 28 - [Park Ridge Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-286751) — 1.28 km, capacity 190 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 198311 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=198311 - us_census_geocoder record 335 S HAMPTON RD|DESOTO|TX|75115 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 813204 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=813204 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-a4gh.z2d2.srme (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=813204 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 03925-0002 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=03925-0002 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-198311 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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