First Steps Learning Center

Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.

Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review.

Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.

1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations.

Documentation showing a monthly inspection of the outdoor play space was unavailable upon request.

Documentation an annual santiation inspection has been conducted was not available upon request.

1 out of 4 children's files evluated did not contain a signed health statement.

Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.

1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain a notarized affidavit for employment.

2 out 7 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR/First Aid certification.

A fire drill has not been conducted since October 9, 2023.

1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.

A child's record evaluated was missing the special needs acknowledgment on their admission form. Note: The parent sent an acknowledgment during the inspection.

An infant was observed sitting in a rocker without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the rocker during the inspection.

A 4-month-old child was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer). A photo was taken.

During this investigation, it was determined caregiver supervision was not maintained, which resulted in a child being inappropriately touched by another child in the operation's restroom.

Both restrooms at the operation were unsanitary. One restroom contained urine inside of the toilet, toilet paper on the floor, and the trash can was overflowing with toilet paper.The other restroom had toilet paper on the floor. Note: The Director cleaned both restrooms during the inspection.

A 7 month old child was observed asleep on a boppy in their crib. Later during the inspection, another 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier and pacifer attachment. Note: A photo was taken.

Two 7 month old children were observed swaddled and asleep in their cribs. A 2 month old was observed swaddled and asleep in a rocker chair. Note: Photos were taken.

A caregiver was observed on their cellphone during naptime in the 3yr to 5yr old classroom.

A caregiver in the infant room (2m to 1yr) did not know the number of children present. The caregiver stated their were 5 children present. There were 7 children present.

The operational policies handbook is missing the following: 746.501: (14) Transportation; (24) emergency preparedness plan; (29)(b)(2) gang-free zone Note: The Director added these policies to the handbook during the inspection.

The Director does not have current transportation training.The Director is the person who transports the school-age children to and from school.

A 2 month old was observed alseep in a restrictive device (rocker). Note: A phone was taken.

Four infant bottles were not labeled with each child's first and last name.

A 7 month old was observed asleep in their crib with their head covered with a hat.The hat was placed over the child's head, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Note: A photo was taken.

The operation did not have a current staff list posted. Note: The Director updated the staff list during the inspection.

The operation does not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last inspection conducted was on 3/15/2021.

Two infants, ages 4m and 7m, who are not ready for table food did not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets available for review.

One of the operations emergency exit doors (back door) cannot open. It is blocked by a wooden step located on the outside of the door. Note: A photo was taken.