Davenn LLC Dba First Steps Learning Center
7170 CHERRY PARK DR, Houston, TX 77095 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 143
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kendra Sterling
- Phone
- (346) 377-6658
- Regulated since
- Jun 19, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1465689 · number 1789038
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
I observed a child being changed and the child did not wash hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-21. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 19, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
I observed several cribs that was not labeled with the child's name.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-21. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Staff background & training
I observed several bottles and training cups that were not labeled with the children names.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-21. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Food & allergies
A child that has a food allergy was not posted with the required postings in the building.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-21. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of four personnel files CPR/First Aid card was expired.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The PreK classroom had brown water stains on the ceiling tiles.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Other
Two out of five files did not have health statements.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
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Records & paperwork
Three out four files was missing education documents.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-09. Correction verified 2025-06-16.
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Records & paperwork
Four out of four personnel files did not have pre- employment affidavits.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-06-09. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The older infant room was out of ratio. There were 6 kids and one caregiver, the class was over by one.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The caregiver in the room did not know the child's name and age during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-15. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
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Other
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
The infant bottles in the infant room was not labeled. Note: Corrected at inspection. The staff labeled the bottles with the child's name and last name initial.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-14.
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Food & allergies
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Dec 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The infant 2 room ceiling tile had a broken piece in it. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the custodial worker fixed the tile. 12/06/2023.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Note. This was corrected during the inspection when the director created the procedure and put it in the operational policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-06.
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Safety & premises
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