First Steps Academy & Daycare
DALLAS, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address10120 MONROE DR DALLAS TX- 75229 5705
CityDALLAS, TX
CountyDALLAS
Phone2143508145
Websitewww.myfirststepsacademy.com
Operating details
Hours07:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity48
SubsidiesY
License dateDecember 13, 2019
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High7
- Medium13
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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10120 MONROE DR DALLAS TX- 75229 5705, DALLAS, TX
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/6/2025
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 746.130911/6/2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Staff files did not have annual required trainings completed.
Corrected 11/21/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.61111/6/2025
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Children's records reviewed did not have health statements on file.
Corrected 11/21/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.520510/20/2025
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have their drills documented.
Corrected 10/31/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.131510/20/2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Three of the four staff files reviewed did not have current First-Aid training certificates available.
Corrected 11/3/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.340110/20/2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current health inspection.
Corrected 11/7/2025 - High riskStandard 746.241910/20/2025
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
An infant was observed asleep in their assigned play yard with their bottle proped up for feeding. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the bottle.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 746.130910/20/2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Four of the four staff files reviewed did not have required trainings available for review.
Corrected 11/3/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.80110/20/2025
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
There was not a record of the playground maintenance checklist.
Corrected 10/24/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.120310/20/2025
746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
Caregivers were observed attending to admistrative duties such as answering the school phone and opening the doors to parents for pick-up while supervising children.
Corrected 10/21/2025 - High riskStandard 746.60510/20/2025
746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
One of the children's records reviewed did not have phone numbers for the release person.
Corrected 10/22/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.60510/20/2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children out of six records reviewed did not emergency contact information on file.
Corrected 10/22/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.61110/20/2025
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Three of the six children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
Corrected 10/31/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,783/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: DALLAS, DALLAS County
- Capacity: 48
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 7
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