Licensed center · Houston, TX
Stair Steps 2 Learning
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
- Capacity 130
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
- Weekend care
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- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Sat
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 130 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 9 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 130 children
Accepts child care assistance- School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Weekend care
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
13303 Windfern Rd, Houston, TX 77064 · Harris County · 26 licensed daycares in 77064
Capacity rank 8 of 26 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 12 in 77064 · Open on weekends, one of 7 in 77064
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- Teresa Le0.7 mi · Registered home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
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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
- 1369187
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- January 2012
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- Yes
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
14 inspections on record, most recent Jul 31, 2026. 12 of 16 visits and reports cited a standard.
- Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
May 20, 2026Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
During the inspection a caregiver supervising infants was found to not have current CPR training as required.
Corrected Jun 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and caregiver responsible for transportation was found to not have current transportation training.
Corrected May 26, 2026
- 745.651(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Background check validation has not been completed since January 2026.
Corrected May 20, 2026, at the inspection
- 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
May 15, 2026Inspection6 standards cited
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the inspection I observed two children ages 13 months and 15 months in the main room watching television. This was corrected when the caregivers took the children to their classsrooms and turned off the television.
Corrected May 15, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The operation was unable to provide 2 personnel files requested during the inspection.
Corrected May 26, 2026
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection I observed peeled paint and exposed sheet rock from missing boarder along the walls of the building.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During the inspection I observed an 11 year old alone in a classroom without a caregiver.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director has failed to ensure the operation is operating in compliance with minimum standards.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4203Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
During the inspection I observed two infants ages 13 and 15 months in the main room with children as old as 6 years old.
Corrected May 15, 2026
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Oct 3, 2025Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required.
Corrected Oct 17, 2025
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection I observed a iron fence that was missing a picket
Corrected Oct 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4803Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The operation does not have 6 inches of use zone space for stationary equipment on the playground.
Corrected Oct 17, 2025
- 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operation has failed to maintain adquate loose-fill surfacing on equipmnet 5ft or less.
Corrected Oct 17, 2025
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Sep 18, 2025Inspection14 standards cited
- 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection I observed a 6 month old asleep in a crib with a blanket.
Corrected Sep 18, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required.
Corrected Oct 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 745.621(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
During the inspection I observed a person without an eligible background check providing direct care to 6 infants between the ages of 6 months and 17 months.
Corrected Sep 18, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2419(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
During the walkthrough of the infant room I observed an infant in a swing with a bottle propped with a blanket.
Corrected Sep 18, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 6 infants ages 6,6,11,16,16 and 17 months ratio of 1:4. The caregiver was over ratio by 2.
Corrected Sep 18, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
During review of record keeping 3 out of 10 files evaluated did not have current immunizations.
Corrected Sep 25, 2025
- 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
During review of personnel the director was found to not obtained 30 hours of annual training as required.
Corrected Oct 2, 2025
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During review of personnel 2 caregivers were found to have not retrieved 24 hours of annual training as required.
Corrected Oct 2, 2025
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
During review of children's records 4 out of 10 records evaluated did not include a health statement.
Corrected Oct 2, 2025
- 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operation has failed to maintain adquate loose-fill surfacing on equipmnet 5ft or less.
Corrected Oct 16, 2025
- 746.4803Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The operation does not have 6 inches of use zone space for stationary equipment on the playground.
Corrected Oct 16, 2025
- 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During review of record keeping 2 out of 10 files evalluated did not have all required information. Missing the address for the emergency contact provided.
Corrected Sep 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the walkthrough I observed an infant asleep in a restrictive device.
Corrected Sep 18, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.605(11)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During the inspection 1 out of 10 records did not have emergency medical authorizartion.
Corrected Sep 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Sep 18, 2024Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
During review of records for the infant teacher it was determined that the caregiver did not have current training in Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and Understanding early childhood brain developmen
Corrected Sep 23, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During the inspection I observed 2 infants ages 12 months and 13 months in highchairs without the safety straps fastened as required. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened the straps.
Corrected Sep 18, 2024, at the inspection
- 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the inspection I observed two infants in the main room with the television on. This was corrected when the caregiver turned off the tv.
Corrected Sep 18, 2024, at the inspection
- 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
During review of files the director and caregiver who provides transportation did not have current transporation training.
Corrected Sep 23, 2024
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During inspection of the outdoor play area the exit door to the playground was found to not close easily. Door latch was found to be grinding when attempting to pull closed.
Corrected Oct 2, 2024
- 746.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 19, 2024Assessment1 standard cited
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
Corrected Jan 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Nov 17, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
Corrected Dec 1, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 10, 2023Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Fire inspection is not up to date.
Corrected Nov 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4901(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There is no surfacing under the play equipment with a containing slide.
Corrected Nov 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Sep 25, 2023Inspection11 standards cited
- 746.4805(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
The use zone for the play structure were not six feet from the other equipment and the slide exit
Corrected Oct 9, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Fan were in use and accessible to children in the school-age room Correction: Caregiver removed the fan away from the children.
Corrected Sep 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Playground maintenance checklists was not provided during inspection.
Corrected Oct 9, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5617(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The two vans use to transport the children is missing a first aid kit.
Corrected Oct 9, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
An infant feeding instruction was not provided during inspection. Correction: Parent of the infant filled out the feeding instruction during pick up time.
Corrected Sep 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4813(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
The use zone for the rocking equipment was less than 6 ft apart from the other play equipment.
Corrected Oct 9, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Fire inspection is not up to date.
Corrected Oct 9, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4901(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There is no surfacing under the play equipment with a containing slide.
Corrected Oct 9, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5625(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The two vans use to transport the children does not have a child safety alarm.
Corrected Oct 9, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walk-through, there was a lysol spray and disinfection wipes accessible to the children in the restroom and in the toddler s room.
Corrected Sep 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were tree branches on the playground and accessible to the children.
Corrected Sep 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4805(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Oct 25, 2022Assessment1 standard cited
- 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The annual transportation safety training has not been received for the director.
Corrected Nov 1, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
55 standards cited across 14 inspections, most recently Jul 31, 2026. All 55 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High1222%
- Medium High2647%
- Medium1629%
- Medium Low12%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 4 of 14 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 4 of 55 findings, 51 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- May 20, 2026, 1 clean visit since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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