A Step Above Learning Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Up to 12 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Part-time care

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1732578

Permit type

Licensed home

Licensed since

February 2023

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

18 inspections on record, most recent Jul 21, 2026. 13 of 20 visits and reports cited a standard.

• Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 5, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 747.1309(e)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience

    The primary caregiver with five or fewer years of experience has 1 hour in management, short 5 hours.

    Corrected Aug 12, 2025

• Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 9, 2025Inspection4 standards cited

  • 747.5113Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Installation of Smoke Detectors

    The operation's smoke detector is not working and needs to be replaced. Even with a new battery, the smoke detector did not work.

    Corrected Apr 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.3203Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The operation's kitchen trash can was overfilled and had a foul odor coming from it. A bottle of bleach was accessible to children in the bathroom. All floors were not clean. Note: the primary caregiver removed the trash can.

    Corrected Apr 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.3223Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Pest Extermination

    1 active ant bed is present on the playground and needs to be treated.

    Corrected Apr 14, 2025

  • 747.3501Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    Multiple hazards found to be in both indoor and outdoors: dead roaches inside, dog feces in the backyard, high grass on the playground, children's play equipment broken on the playground.

    Corrected Apr 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 10, 2025Assessment1 standard cited

  • 747.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

    The primary caregiver is missing the following training: preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, immunizations, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.

    Corrected Mar 10, 2025

• Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 3, 2025Assessment4 standards cited

  • 747.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

    The primary caregiver is missing all required annual training specified in this standard.

    Corrected Feb 24, 2025

  • 747.1309(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months

    The primary care is missing safe sleep and SIDS training.

    Corrected Feb 24, 2025

  • 747.1309(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Primary Caregiver Annual Training -6 hours in specific topics

    The primary caregiver is missing 1.5 required clock hour of training.

    Corrected Feb 24, 2025

  • 747.1309(e)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience

    The primary caregiver is missing six of the annual training hours in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision

    Corrected Feb 24, 2025

• Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 13, 2025Inspection8 standards cited

  • 747.1309(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months

    During the inspection the director's folder did not have the required trainings for a children under 24 months.

    Corrected Feb 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.4407(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily

    The checklist for indoor and outdoor space is not being completed.

    Corrected Jan 27, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.3501(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

    During the walk-through, a heater was observed in the children's play area and was assessable to children. The air condition must be out of reach of children.

    Corrected Jan 27, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.5107(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

    The monthly fire drills not being documented monthly.

    Corrected Jan 27, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.3203Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    During the inspection there were cleaning supplies in reach of children, animal urine and feces observed indoors and outdoors in backyard, and floor tile near front entrance was broken.

    Corrected Jan 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

    The primary caregiver did not complete the required annual trainings.

    Corrected Feb 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.605(11)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    During the inspection I observed the emergency authorization section not filled out by the parent.

    Corrected Jan 27, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.5005(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year

    During the inspection i observed there were no lock down drills being done.

    Corrected Jan 27, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• May 6, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 23, 2024Inspection2 standards cited

  • 747.1303(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

    When reviewing the primary caregiver file, there were no acceptable training hours for the caregiver's annual training year of 5/2022 to 5/2023.

    Corrected Apr 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Health Statement

    4 children's records reviewed did not have health statements or documentation from the health care professional that the children have been examined within the last year.

    Corrected Feb 2, 2024

• Sep 8, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 747.1313(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on

    The substitute had a National CPRFoundation training certification. This training is completed all online and does not use a manikin.

    Corrected Oct 13, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.1207(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - Orientation

    The substitute caregiver has not completed orientation training.

    Corrected Sep 15, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 26, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 747.3501Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    An outlet was observed not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection.

    Corrected Jan 26, 2023, at the inspection

  • 747.2405(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

    Two training cups observed not labeled. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the training cups were labeled with child's name.

    Corrected Jan 26, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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