ACTIVE POOR Compliance

My First Step Child Care & Development Center

807 MOZELLE ST, PHARR, TX 78577

License #1694780 | Expires: Mar 10, 2020

Day Care Center
Type
85
Capacity
15
Inspections
19
Violations

Compliance Summary

2
Critical
3
Serious
13
Moderate
1
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Jan 6, 2026 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
May 29, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Feb 6, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Feb 4, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Feb 20, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Feb 28, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Jul 26, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jul 22, 2022 OTHER Compliant 0
Mar 2, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Aug 26, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Aug 13, 2021 OTHER Violations Found 2
Jul 1, 2021 OTHER Violations Found 2
May 28, 2021 OTHER Violations Found 2
Apr 16, 2021 OTHER Violations Found 2
Mar 24, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 6

Violation Details

Serious Corrected

The toddler classroom was out of ratio there were 12 children with 1 caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the toddler classroom making the classroom come to ratio.

Corrected: Feb 4, 2025

Moderate Corrected

Staff files were reviewed and 2 out of the 4 staff files were missing trainings in the following training topics. * Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations. * Administering medication. * Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance.

Corrected: Mar 14, 2023

Moderate Corrected

In the infant rooms one of the mats was not labeled with the childs name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the mat.

Corrected: Feb 28, 2023

Serious Corrected

During inspection it was observed the most recent fire inspection was not posted.

Corrected: Mar 16, 2022

Minor Corrected

During inspection it was observed the ATTENTION PARENTS required posting was not posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when director posted the ATTENTION PARENTS letter in the entrance of the center.

Corrected: Mar 2, 2022

Moderate Corrected

One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing orientation statement.

Corrected: Aug 19, 2021

Moderate Corrected

One out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Medications

Corrected: Aug 19, 2021

Moderate Corrected

Two out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Abuse/Neglect Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development Medications

Corrected: Jul 8, 2021

Moderate Corrected

One out of seven staff files was not available for review at the time of inspection including training record. One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing hired date, and center/personnel/orientation statement.

Corrected: Jul 8, 2021

Moderate Corrected

One out of seven staff files was not available for review at the time of inspection including training record. One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing hired date, and center/personnel/orientation statement.

Corrected: Jun 4, 2021

Moderate Corrected

Two out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Abuse/Neglect Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development Medications

Moderate Corrected

One out of seven staff files was not available for review at the time of inspection including training record. One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing hired date, and center/personnel/orientation statement.

Moderate Corrected

Two out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Abuse/Neglect Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/ Early Brain Development Food Allergies Medications

Moderate Corrected

Two out of five staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby/Early Brain Development Abuse/Neglect Administering Medications

Serious Corrected

An employee without a high school diploma/GED was left in charge of supervising a classroom. No other caregivers were present in the room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a qualified caregiver stepped into the room.

Moderate Corrected

A three year old was placed in a high chair with a book in the prek room while the rest of the children were sitting on chairs and working on puzzles. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed child from high chair and child sat on chair with the other children.

Moderate Corrected

One out of seven staff files was not available for review at the time of inspection including training record and first aid/cpr training. One of out seven staff files reviewed is missing hired date, ID and center/personnel/orientation statement.

Critical Corrected

One out of five children's files is missing Authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.

Critical Corrected

An employee was present at the operation and caring for children without background check eligibility notice.

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Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.