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First Steps Learning Center
138 APPLEWHITE DR, Katy TX 77450-1706 · License #1699246 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Elexus Johnson
- Phone
- (281) 392-9194
- Address
- 138 APPLEWHITE DR, Katy TX 77450-1706 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 60 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- High
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Corrected by Jan 2, 2026
- Medium High
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
- High
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
- Low
746.611(a)(1) · Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
1 out of 4 children's files evluated did not contain a signed health statement.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
- Medium High
746.613(b) · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
- Medium High
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
Documentation an annual santiation inspection has been conducted was not available upon request.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
- Medium
746.4751(b) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Documentation showing a monthly inspection of the outdoor play space was unavailable upon request.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
- Medium Low
746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain a notarized affidavit for employment.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Medium
746.901(2) · Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Medium High
746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
2 out 7 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR/First Aid certification.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Medium High
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill has not been conducted since October 9, 2023.
Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
- Medium High
746.2407 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
An infant was observed sitting in a rocker without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the rocker during the inspection.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2022
- Medium High
746.605(13) · Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
A child's record evaluated was missing the special needs acknowledgment on their admission form. Note: The parent sent an acknowledgment during the inspection.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2022
- High
746.2426 · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4-month-old child was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer). A photo was taken.
Corrected by May 9, 2022
- High
746.1203(2) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver in the infant room (2m to 1yr) did not know the number of children present. The caregiver stated their were 5 children present. There were 7 children present.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
- High
746.2415(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 7 month old child was observed asleep on a boppy in their crib. Later during the inspection, another 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier and pacifer attachment. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
- Medium High
746.5103 · Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation does not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last inspection conducted was on 3/15/2021.
Corrected by May 6, 2022
- Medium High
746.2419(6) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Four infant bottles were not labeled with each child's first and last name.
Corrected by May 2, 2022
- Medium
746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants, ages 4m and 7m, who are not ready for table food did not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets available for review.
Corrected by May 3, 2022
- Medium High
746.1203(6) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver was observed on their cellphone during naptime in the 3yr to 5yr old classroom.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
- High
746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies handbook is missing the following: 746.501: (14) Transportation; (24) emergency preparedness plan; (29)(b)(2) gang-free zone Note: The Director added these policies to the handbook during the inspection.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
- High
746.2429 · Covering Infant's Head or Crib
A 7 month old was observed asleep in their crib with their head covered with a hat.The hat was placed over the child's head, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Both restrooms at the operation were unsanitary. One restroom contained urine inside of the toilet, toilet paper on the floor, and the trash can was overflowing with toilet paper.The other restroom had toilet paper on the floor. Note: The Director cleaned both restrooms during the inspection.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
- High
746.2426 · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 2 month old was observed alseep in a restrictive device (rocker). Note: A phone was taken.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
- High
746.5209(c) · No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
One of the operations emergency exit doors (back door) cannot open. It is blocked by a wooden step located on the outside of the door. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected by May 6, 2022
- High
746.2428 · No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Two 7 month old children were observed swaddled and asleep in their cribs. A 2 month old was observed swaddled and asleep in a rocker chair. Note: Photos were taken.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
- Medium Low
746.401(9) · Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current staff list posted. Note: The Director updated the staff list during the inspection.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
- Medium High
746.1301(7)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The Director does not have current transportation training.The Director is the person who transports the school-age children to and from school.
Corrected by May 2, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 19, 2025 inspection noted: “Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 30, 2025 inspection noted: “Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 5, 2024 inspection noted: “1 out of 4 children's files evluated did not contain a signed health statement.” — what has changed since then?
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