1st Step University Childcare
1402 STONEHOLLOW DR, Kingwood, TX 77339 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 65
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lourdes Jones
- Phone
- (346) 574-3026
- Regulated since
- Oct 23, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1488505 · number 1803908
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (6), Other (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers were missing documentation of education requirements.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers were observed in a classroom caring for children without 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 2026-09-25.
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Staff background & training
The Director was missing 6 hours of Management training.
HHSC 746.1311(f)(1) — Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-25.
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Other
Infant feeding form was filled out, but not signed and dated.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-18.
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Other
Sanitation Inspection was observed to be expired on 9/3/2026.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-10-02.
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Supervision & ratios
One child out of seven records reviewed was missing indication that parent received Operational policies.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-18.
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Other
Child was missing the address and phone number of the Healthcare provider.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-18.
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Safety & premises
One child file has a food allergy and does not have a completed food allergy emergency plan on file.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-30.
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Safety & premises
Out of seven children files two children are missing the emergency contact name, number, and address.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers were missing documentation of education requirements.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18.
-
Staff background & training
Two caregivers were observed in a classroom caring for children without 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 2026-09-25.
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Staff background & training
The Director was missing 6 hours of Management training.
HHSC 746.1311(f)(1) — Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-25.
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Other
Infant feeding form was filled out, but not signed and dated.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-18.
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Other
Sanitation Inspection was observed to be expired on 9/3/2026.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-10-02.
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Supervision & ratios
One child out of seven records reviewed was missing indication that parent received Operational policies.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-18.
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Other
Child was missing the address and phone number of the Healthcare provider.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-18.
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Safety & premises
One child file has a food allergy and does not have a completed food allergy emergency plan on file.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-30.
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Safety & premises
Out of seven children files two children are missing the emergency contact name, number, and address.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.