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First Step INC

4003 HUNTER RD, San Marcos TX 78666-9351 · License #515990 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 71 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Mar 3, 2026
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Contact

Director
Tina Owens
Address
4003 HUNTER RD, San Marcos TX 78666-9351 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Tue07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Wed07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Thu07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Fri07:15 AM-05:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CareSkill ClassesTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 71 children
1
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
1
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
9
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.1
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Mar 3, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 9, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 19, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 8, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 7, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 14, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 30, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 18, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

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

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

    Corrected by May 20, 2024

Jul 24, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 28, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 22, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 23, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 12, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 22, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 27, 2022 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

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

    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.

    Corrected by Jun 27, 2022

  • High

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

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

    Corrected by Jun 27, 2022

Sep 8, 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 Apr 18, 2024 inspection noted: “The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jun 27, 2022 inspection noted: “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 cr…” — what has changed since then?

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