First Step Holdings INC. Dba Discovery Schoolhouse
4900 FALCON LANDING BLVD, Katy, TX 77494 · Fort Bend County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 219
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Vicki Carruthers-Hall
- Phone
- (281) 698-7234
- Regulated since
- Sep 29, 2014
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1156463 · number 1548182
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Oct 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The first aid kit cabinet was review. Four items were found to be expired since 2024.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-10-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since year of 2024.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-03.
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Other
A total of ten children files were review; Ten out of ten children files were missing the parental right form 2987 in their respective folders.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
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Other
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation failed to conduct 4 severe weather drills for a calendar year. The last drill was conducted in January 2024.
HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-12. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
1 of 4 vans observed was missing multiple items in their first aid kit. ** Director gathered and placed missing items into the kit during the inspection. **
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver placed a 16 month-old child that refused to sleep in a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2905(2) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-24.
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Other
A parent was not notified of a bruise their child sustained while in care.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-22. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Other Serious
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Jul 29, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The mulch on the large playground was not at the proper depth of 9 inches. The mulch was gathered under the bottom of the plsy structure.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-06. Correction verified 2023-02-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A health inspection was last completed on 08.05.21.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-05. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Other Serious
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Jun 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
An eight year old child was observed in a classroom unsupervised at inspection.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-02. Correction verified 2022-06-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 23, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Parents are not entering the operation as a covid precaution. Note: directo/ownerr stated parents will resume drop off/pick up within the facility on 06.06.22.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-02. Correction verified 2022-06-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A two year old child was left unsupervised on the playground for less than five minutes.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-05-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A 16 month old was left unattended on the playground for a few minutes.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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