First Step Learning Center
DESOTO, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address335 S HAMPTON RD DESOTO TX- 75115 5745
CityDESOTO, TX
CountyDALLAS
Phone9722308100
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity136
SubsidiesY
License dateJanuary 9, 2002
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High12
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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335 S HAMPTON RD DESOTO TX- 75115 5745, DESOTO, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/15/2026
- High0
- Medium-High5
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.49071/15/2026
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill depth was found not be adequate at inspection.
Corrected 1/29/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.13111/15/2026
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director needs to complete 30 hours of annual training.
Corrected 1/29/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.52071/15/2026
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
The children's room at the operation did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted.
Corrected 1/29/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.13091/15/2026
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The caregiver for the infant room did not have annual SIDS training.
Corrected 1/29/2026
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.13011/30/2025
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Four caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training,
Corrected 2/21/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.24151/30/2025
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A child was observed using a baby walker with wheels. The walker was removed from the building during the inspection.
Corrected at inspection
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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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Estimated monthly cost
$1,635/month
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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: DESOTO, DALLAS County
- Capacity: 136
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 25
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