San Marcos · Licensed center

First Step INC

What these mean, and where they come from

Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.

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What the state has found

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From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
April 18, 2024
On file
2 visits since June 2022 — both cited findings
Most serious
High — During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation. · June 27, 2022

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 18, 2024

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.

State licensing record

Jun 2022 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · June 27, 2022

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

During the inspection two caregivers were present without background check results. This was corrected when the director asked the caregivers to leave the operation.

746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach · Medium High

During the walk through diaper rash creams were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director moved the creams up higher.

State licensing record

Details

5123534177

Website
firststepschooltx.com
Address
4003 Hunter Rd
License
515990, active

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