1st Step Early Learning Center
Daycare center in Pflugerville, TX. 401 Fm 685 Ste 104, Pflugerville, TX 78660
About the program
1st Step Early Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Pflugerville, Texas, on the state register since 2009. It is licensed for 47 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
1st Step Early Learning Center provides infant, toddler, and preschool care in Pflugerville, Texas, using a play-based learning approach.
The program follows a play-based approach and states Texas Rising Star accreditation.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. 1st Step Early Learning Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
An outdoor play table on the playground was covered in bird waste. This was fixed at inspection when the caregiver cleaned the table.
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Current lesson plans were unavailable to review for two classrooms. Lesson plan posted was dated from 6/30 to 7/04.
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
6FT of usezone around the mulit-person tricylce was not observed.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed holes, and chipped paint in the infant, toddler and preschool room.
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Observed broken toys, an open bag of planting soil and loose trash on the playground.
Show all 17 violations on file
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One child did not have current immunizations on file.
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation's operational policies did not include parent's rights.
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two staff did not have a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
One infant was observed to be asleep in a restrictive device during inspection.
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Two infants were napping in a crib that did not have a sheet.
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
The operation was not completing an infant daily report for two infants in care or sharing the information that would be included on the report with the parents.
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
The operation had antibiotic ointment inside of the first aid kit that expired in of May 2020. This was corrected when it was removed from the first aid kit.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One staff did not know the correct number of children they had in care and was responsible for.
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were missing the following: - infant safe sleep - promotion of indoor/outdoor activities
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of six children files reviewed were missing updated immunization records.
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During nap time there were 13 children ages 9 months to 4 years old with one caregiver. There was nobody else in the building.
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
A 9-month-old non-walking infant was observed sleeping on a sleeping mat.
What parents say
We absolutely love this center! Both of my kids attend, and I would recommend it to any family looking for a daycare. The teachers here are full of love and truly care for the children. Because it’s a locally owned organization and not a big corporation, it really feels like part of our family. My daughter, who started when she was 18 months old, has developed such a strong vocabulary, and my son has been here since…
Jamie · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoI was referred to this daycare by someone in my family. This daycare has been a goto place for several individuals in my family over the years that’s how great of a place this is. It’s a small facility, which is great in my opinion because it’s easy to keep up with your child’s progress. The staff is very helpful, nice and have a nurturing spirit. The owner is not just about money she cares for her staff, her…
Keeda Bowser · 5/5 on Google · 11 months ago1st Step Early Learning Center in Pflugerville, Texas has been an incredible place for children to learn and grow. Brenda, the owner, truly goes above and beyond. She cares deeply about the kids and it shows in every detail. The staff is amazing, supportive, and dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment. They combine quality early education with genuine care, helping children build strong foundations…
James Mata · 5/5 on Google · 11 months ago1st Step Early Learning Center is a great place for families. Children are not only cared for but learn how to interact with others and grow in wisdom. Parents are dropping off their children with confidence. It's a joyful environment and the leadership and teachers are stellar.
Kelly Mata · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoGetting there
401 Fm 685 Ste 104, Pflugerville, TX 78660
Questions about 1st Step Early Learning Center
Is 1st Step Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. 1st Step Early Learning Center holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 976846), with a licensed capacity of 47 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has 1st Step Early Learning Center had any inspection violations?
Texas records 13 violations for 1st Step Early Learning Center in the last three years, 2 of them rated high risk by the state, across 12 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does 1st Step Early Learning Center take?
1st Step Early Learning Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does 1st Step Early Learning Center cost?
1st Step Early Learning Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
