Taking Steps Childcare LLC

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 41 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
• Field trips

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

1793841

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

October 2024

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

10 inspections on record, most recent Jul 13, 2026. 6 of 12 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 19, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Oct 28, 2025Inspection8 standards cited

  • 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    The caregiver did not receive training in food allergies for the April 2024-April 2025 training year.

    Corrected Nov 11, 2025

  • 746.5202(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan

    The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with the parents once the emergency is over.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2025

  • 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    The director received 28 of the required 30 clcok hours of annual training for the May 2024-May 2025 training year.

    Corrected Dec 12, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    One caregiver received 19 of the 24 clock hours of required training for the July 2024-July 2025 training year.

    Corrected Nov 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.605(12)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

    Of the six children's records evaluated, five lacked the required infromation regarding special needs.

    Corrected Dec 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Policies Comply with Rules

    The parent handbook was reviewed and the following information was missing: 1. The benefits of indoor and outdoor physical activity. 2. The criteria that will be used to determine when the weather prevents outdoor play. 3. Parent have not been informed staff is required to received 1 clock hour of training each year related to recognizing the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, steps the center takes to increase employee and parent awareness of child abuse and neglect symptoms and prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; steps the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention; reporting procedures for parents and staff to take when child abuse or neglect is suspected. 4. Inform parents the center is in a gang free zone.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.801(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

    Documentation of the days and hours worked by staff was not available for review.

    Corrected Nov 11, 2025

  • 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

    All three personnel records evaluated lacked the pre-employment affidavit.

    Corrected Nov 11, 2025

• Oct 13, 2025Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The center does not have current health inspection for the new location.

    Corrected Dec 8, 2025

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The center does not have a fire inspection for the new location.

    Corrected Nov 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 24, 2025Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.605(15)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

    A food allergy plan that has been completed by the child's doctor; signed by the doctor and parent.

    Corrected May 8, 2025

  • 746.5209(c)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

    The front door which is labeled as an exit was locked upon my arrival. This was corrected at inspection.

    Corrected Apr 24, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The center does not have a current inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 2/21/24.

    Corrected Oct 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 8, 2024Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.605(12)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

    The special care needs information was not included in the admissions form.

    Corrected Oct 15, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.501(a)(30)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

    The information pertaining to inclusive services was not included in the operational policies.

    Corrected Oct 15, 2024

  • 746.501(a)(20)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

    The information on parent rights was not included in the operational policies.

    Corrected Oct 15, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 28, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.4751(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

    An outdoor maintenance checklist was not available for review.

    Corrected Jul 5, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 8, 2024Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.2409(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

    The sheet on the crib in the infant room was not snug fit and was loose.

    Corrected Apr 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4751(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    There was a board missing on the fence and needs repair.

    Corrected Apr 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 27, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

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