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First Step Learning Center

5641 SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL AVE, Dallas TX 75235-7207 · License #535928 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 365 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Dec 22, 2025
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Director
Wendy Mireault
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Address
5641 SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL AVE, Dallas TX 75235-7207 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Tue06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Wed06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Thu06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Fri06:30 AM-06:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Meals ProvidedSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CareSkill Classes

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 365 children
5
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
5
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
11
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.5
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Dec 22, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 12, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 19, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 30, 2024 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1203(3)(C) · Janitorial duties

    During the inspection, it was observed that caregivers were engaged in washing dishes and mopping the floor while children were seated at a kidney-shaped table and appearing to fall asleep. This situation was addressed and corrected during the inspection process.

    Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

  • High

    746.3701(9) · Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

    A bucket of mop water was observed in a children's bathroom, providing direct access to its contents. This was corrected at inspection. The bucket was empited.

    Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    During the inspection, it was observed that several classrooms contained bleach, cleaning supplies, and air freshener within reach of children. This was corrected at inspection. The items were moved to a higher shelf or locked cabinet.

    Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3415(5) · Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting

    Caregiver did not wash her hands after assiting a child in the restroom.

    Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

Nov 18, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 6, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 12, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.2409(a)(2) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

    6 of infant cribs inspected had loose fitting sheets on the mattress.

    Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

Feb 20, 2024 — Assessment
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 1, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 21, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 6, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 8, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • High

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

    During a inspection staff member was present prior to receiving their background check determination. This was corrected at inspection when the staff member was asked to leave.

    Corrected by May 8, 2023

  • Medium

    746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    Fourteen infant feeding instruction reviewed had not been updated within the required time frame.

    Corrected by May 12, 2023

Dec 19, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 12, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.1301(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

    When reviewing personnel files 11 of the11 files reviewed were missing the 24 hours of annual training as required.

    Corrected by May 26, 2022

Jan 14, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 7, 2021 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.2407 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    A chair used to feed infants/toddlers at a table did not have the required safety strap. The chair was in use at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection.

    Corrected by Dec 7, 2021

Aug 23, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Dec 30, 2024 inspection noted: “During the inspection, it was observed that caregivers were engaged in washing dishes and mopping the floor while children were seated at a kidney-shaped table…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 12, 2024 inspection noted: “6 of infant cribs inspected had loose fitting sheets on the mattress.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error