Polly World INC. First Step Daycare

4300 FM 646 RD N STE A, Santa Fe, TX 77510 · Galveston County

16cited violations

2serious

16inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 99
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:15 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Nancy Yancey
Phone: (409) 316-4588
Regulated since: Sep 11, 2019
HHSC IDs: Operation 1325872 · number 1687726
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 2
Staff background & training 4
Records & paperwork 2
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	6	0	Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2)
2024	4	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2)
2023	4	2	Other (4)
2022	2	0	Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  At time of inspection, four caregivers did not complete 24 hours of annual training for 2024-2025 training year.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-14.
- Staff background & training
  At time of inpsection, director completed 13 hours of annual training for 2024-2025.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-13.
- Records & paperwork
  At time of inspection, two caregivers did not have Affidavit 2912 form in file.
  
  HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  At time of inspection, four caregivers did not complete 24 hours of annual training for 2024-2025 training year.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-14.
- Staff background & training
  At time of inpsection, director completed 13 hours of annual training for 2024-2025.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-13.
- Records & paperwork
  At time of inspection, two caregivers did not have Affidavit 2912 form in file.
  
  HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The diaper changing mat in the older infant room has small rips and tears. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was changed out for a new mat.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-11.
- Illness & medication
  The gauze pads and asprin medications in the first aid kit are expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the items were removed.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-11.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The diaper changing mat in the older infant room has small rips and tears. This was corrected during the inspection when the mat was changed out for a new mat.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-11.
- Illness & medication
  The gauze pads and asprin medications in the first aid kit are expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the items were removed.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 3, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  A former caregiver did not display good judgement while repeatedly trying to make an infant walk. The infant fell and required medical attention.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-02. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 3, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  A former caregiver did not display good judgement while repeatedly trying to make an infant walk. The infant fell and required medical attention.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-02. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During inspection, two classrooms were obeserved watching movies before breakfast.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-02.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During inspection, two classrooms were obeserved watching movies before breakfast.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The CPSC form was last signed 9-14-20. This was corrected at inspection when the webiste was reviewed and form signed.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(c) — Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The CPSC form was last signed 9-14-20. This was corrected at inspection when the webiste was reviewed and form signed.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(c) — Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-20.
HHSC inspection history

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Polly World Inc. First Step Daycare, 4300 FM 646 RD N STE A, Santa Fe, TX 77510-7651 (operation ID 1325872, operation number 1687726), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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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.