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First Step Learning Center

335 S HAMPTON RD, Desoto TX 75115-5745 · License #813204 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 136 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Feb 11, 2026
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Director
Olempia Hudson
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Address
335 S HAMPTON RD, Desoto TX 75115-5745 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Tue06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Wed06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Thu06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Fri06:00 AM-06:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 136 children
7
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
6
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
13
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
Feb 11, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 15, 2026 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium

    746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.

    Corrected by Jan 29, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.1309(d) · Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

    The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.

    Corrected by Jan 29, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.

    Corrected by Jan 29, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.5207(b) · Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

    The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.

    Corrected by Jan 29, 2026

Aug 25, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 12, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 30, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 18, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 30, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,

    Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.2415(a)(1) · 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.

    Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

Jul 16, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 24, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 12, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 6, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 2, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.1601 · 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.

    Corrected by Feb 2, 2024

Sep 15, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 14, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 27, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 14, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 13, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 6, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The operation did not have a current fire inspection.

    Corrected by Mar 3, 2023

Mar 14, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 11, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 15, 2026 inspection noted: “The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 30, 2025 inspection noted: “Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Feb 2, 2024 inspection noted: “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 car…” — what has changed since then?

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