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First Steps Daycare

12904 STATE HIGHWAY 155 S, Tyler TX 75703-6541 · License #1751110 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 34 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected May 18, 2026
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Director
Amy Chambers
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Address
12904 STATE HIGHWAY 155 S, Tyler TX 75703-6541 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:00 AM-05:30 PM
Tue06:00 AM-05:30 PM
Wed06:00 AM-05:30 PM
Thu06:00 AM-05:30 PM
Fri06:00 AM-05:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CareSkill ClassesPart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 34 children
2
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
2
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
10
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.2
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
May 18, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 27, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 3, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    746.2426(a)(1) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    During a walk through of the building while on the playground, it was observed a 6 month old sleeping in a swing. This was brought to both the director and caregivers attention and corrected while Licensing was present.

    Corrected by Sep 3, 2025

Aug 6, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 25, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 28, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 5, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 31, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 21, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.4813(c) · Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap

    During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.

    Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

Jul 10, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 13, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 14, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 19, 2023 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium Low

    746.605(3) · Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

    During the inspection, it was observed one student file was missing their admission date.

    Corrected by Jan 26, 2023

  • Medium

    746.4003(a) · First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

    During a review of the operations first aid kit, it was observed items missing for their first aid kit. This was soon corrected at inspection.

    Corrected by Jan 19, 2023

  • Medium

    746.503 · Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

    During an inspection while reviewing files, it was observed one student was missing information over the operational policies.

    Corrected by Jan 26, 2023

Dec 12, 2022 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • High

    746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    During inspection it was observed that both classrooms had disinfecting wipes within the reach of the children. The caregivers placed the wipes in a safe place during inspection.

    Corrected by Dec 12, 2022

  • Medium

    746.401(2) · Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

    The operation did not have the most recent licensing inspection form and letter posted in the operation. This was corrected at inspection.

    Corrected by Dec 12, 2022

Nov 10, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 8, 2022 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • High

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

    A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status at the operation. The caregiver left the operation.

    Corrected by Nov 8, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    The emergency contact information stored on the digital source did not contain the address for the emergency contact for the four records checked.

    Corrected by Nov 15, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1613(a)(5) · Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required

    There were two rooms with children napping with one caregiver in each room supervising as required. There was not an extra person in the building as required for ratios.

    Corrected by Nov 9, 2022

Sep 7, 2022 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5535(a)(1) · Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building

    The operation did not have a CO2 detector in the operation.

    Corrected by Sep 14, 2022

  • Medium

    746.2206(1) · Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

    Activity plans were reviewed and do not have the two outside times listed.

    Corrected by Sep 14, 2022

Aug 19, 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 Sep 3, 2025 inspection noted: “During a walk through of the building while on the playground, it was observed a 6 month old sleeping in a swing. This was brought to both the director and care…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Sep 21, 2023 inspection noted: “During an inspection of the playground space, it was observed a three stationary item overlapping the use zone of each other.” — what has changed since then?

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