Elsie Steele

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Up to 12 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• After-school care
• Night 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

533687

Permit type

Registered home

Licensed since

December 1997

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

4 inspections on record, most recent Sep 4, 2025. 4 of 5 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.

• Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 19, 2025Inspection4 standards cited

  • 747.2326(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    Two children were observed asleep in a restrictive device. One child was removed and placed on a cot, the other child left with a parent.

    Corrected Aug 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.207(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Policies Comply with Rules

    Operational polices was missing information for parent's rights, outdoor policies, release of children, medication policies, emergency preparedness plan, suspension, illness, open door policy, parent participation, gang free zones, the child abuse hot line and the local telephone number and address of the nearest regulations office.

    Corrected Sep 12, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.4303(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

    A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was pick up by the parent.

    Corrected Aug 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.603(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement

    2 children's enrollment agreements were incomplete for parent signatures, emergency medical information, parent's rights and water safety permission.

    Corrected Sep 12, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 23, 2023Inspection3 standards cited

  • 747.3703(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

    During the inspection an dog was present in the home. This was found to be deficient. There was no record of a current vaccination record on file. The last vaccine was 06/11/2020.

    Corrected Sep 15, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.605(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Admission Information - Physician Information

    During the inspection, 4 children's records were evaluated and found to be deficient. Each record was missing the signed health statement, and the special needs statement. There were no signature pages from the parents on the back pages of the enrollment agreement.

    Corrected Sep 15, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.501(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports

    During the inspection, the operation did not have an up to date copy of the operational policies and procedures. Multiple additions were missing: the promotion of outdoor activities, the emergency preparedness plan, exclusion policy, the local licensing location and number, the Child and Abuse Hot line, parent visitation, medication, animals, and handling medical emergencies,

    Corrected Sep 15, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 26, 2022Inspection2 standards cited

  • 747.2105(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    During the inspection it was found that the operation was utilizing screen time for children not used for under two. This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off and an alternative activity was provided.

    Corrected Jan 26, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 747.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Personnel Records

    During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a personnel record for substitute caregiver.

    Corrected Feb 9, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 25, 2022Self-reported incident3 standards cited

  • 747.203Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Primary Caregiver's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

    During the investigation it was found that the operation was not utilizing an qualified caregiver.

    Corrected Feb 9, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.501(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria

    During the investigation it was found that the operation did not have an exclusion criteria listed in the operational policies.

    Corrected Feb 9, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 745.621(a)(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

    During the inspection it was found that the caregiver did not complete background check for persons that required background checks that were associated with the operation.

    Corrected Feb 9, 2022 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

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