First Step Learning Center
335 S HAMPTON RD, Desoto, TX 75115 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 136
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Olempia Hudson
- Phone
- (972) 230-8100
- Regulated since
- Jan 9, 2002
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 198311 · number 813204
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2021 | 6 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-29. Correction verified 2026-02-11.
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Staff background & training
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-29. Correction verified 2026-02-11.
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Other
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-29. Correction verified 2026-02-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-29. Correction verified 2026-02-11.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
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Safety & premises
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-30.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 7 children ages 9-19 months. The specified age group for the room was 12-17 months. The room was out of ratio by 2 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-17. Correction verified 2023-03-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The van used for transportation did not have a working electronic alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of being cited for safe sleep.
HHSC 746.311(b) — Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 23, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The infant room was observed with 5 children ages 2 months-15 months. The room was out of ratio by 1 child. The school age room was observed with 28 children ages 6-12. The room was out of ratio by 2 children. During the inspection one infant was moved to another room which brought the infant room into compliance. During the inspection another caregiver was placed in the school age room bringing the room into compliance.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 18, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was able to exit their classroom and walk to the outdoor play area unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-05. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Staff background & training
Based on the DFPS investigation, there was no proof that two caregivers completed Supervision and Safety Training during pre-service.
HHSC 746.1305(a)(5) — Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-16. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 17, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation had a caregiver present with direct access to children after receiving an notice from the CBCU stating that he was ineligible to be at the operation. The staff member was immediately sent home from the operation.
HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
One infant under the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in his crib with a blanket. The caregiver removed the blanket during the monitoring.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 15, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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