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First Steps MDO

450 Us-287 Bypass, Waxahachie, TX 75165 · Ellis County

First Steps MDO is a licensed child care center in Waxahachie, TX, licensed for up to 105 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 4 times. None of those visits produced a citation, which puts it among the 12% of Texas centers with a clean record over that period. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1 of 28 centers in Waxahachie and better than 92% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 92%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #1 of 28 centers in Waxahachie
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0 citations from 4 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

Citations, newest first

No citations in this period.

About this center

Licensed capacity105 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours09:00 AM-02:00 PM
DaysTue, Wed, Thu
Licensed sinceAug 4, 2026
DirectorAngela Morehead
Phone9729371940
State operation #1820876

Common questions

Does First Steps MDO take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are First Steps MDO’s hours?

9 AM to 2 PM, Tuesday through Thursday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does First Steps MDO accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has First Steps MDO had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021.

How does First Steps MDO compare with other daycares in Waxahachie?

It is tied for #1 of 28 centers in Waxahachie by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 92% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was First Steps MDO last inspected?

Jun 25, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1820876 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.