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Licensed center · Mercedes, TX

Tiny Steps Learning Center

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
  • Capacity 22
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • Drop-in care

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121 S Georgia Ave
Mercedes, TX 78570 Map and directions
Hours
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
22 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
8 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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 22 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • Part-time care

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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
1728893
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
December 2022
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

15 inspections on record, most recent Oct 2, 2025. 8 of 15 visits and reports cited a standard.

  • Oct 2, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
    • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records - Immunizations

      Two children files are missing immunization records.

      Corrected Oct 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

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

      Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

      The following written operational policies are incomplete: (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F policy must include: (A)-(G); (20)Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter(relating to Parent Rights);(26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children (A)-(E); (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in 746.2202 of this chapter(relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).

      Corrected Oct 16, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records

      A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.

      Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Nov 18, 2024Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Products- Annual Certification

      Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.

      Corrected Nov 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

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

      Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.

      Corrected Dec 2, 2024 · Technical assistance given

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

      Annual Sanitation Inspection

      Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.

      Corrected Dec 2, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 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

      Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.

      Corrected Nov 18, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Dec 15, 2023Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topics: recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.

      Corrected Dec 22, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Products- Annual Certification

      Facility is not current with children's products certification.

      Corrected Dec 15, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1309(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

      A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topic: prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.

      Corrected Dec 22, 2023 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1329(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

      Staff files were reviewed and the following was not available for review: pre service for a caregiver and TB results; a second file was missing proof of education.

      Corrected Dec 22, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • Jun 23, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Nov 22, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
    • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

      AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      In reviewing staff sign in/out logs it was found that there was a person working with no cleared background check. This person has been working since 11/1. (NOTE: The person has not been present this week)

      Corrected Nov 22, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 23, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.613(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Immunizations

      2 of the children's files reviewed were lacking immunizations. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as immunizations were emailed to the director and she was able to print them)

      Corrected Sep 23, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 2, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
  • Aug 15, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.

      Corrected Aug 22, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3417(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Children Handwashing Before Eating

      Not all children washed their hands prior to eating lunch. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the children were asked to wash their hands.)

      Corrected Aug 15, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • Jun 1, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 12, 2022Inspection3 standards cited
    • 746.5319Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Smoke Detectors Testing

      The electronic smoke detection system was not working properly when the button for a drill was activated. There was no alarm sound and the company did not call to verify a drill.

      Corrected May 20, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Although the operation is not licensed for afterschool children, the room assigned for the age group is currently not set up and is not organized and children's items are on the tables. (Pictures on file)

      Corrected May 20, 2022 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      There have been no fire drills done since February. (One was attempted however the fire system was not operating properly)

      Corrected May 31, 2022

  • Mar 25, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
  • Mar 11, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
  • Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

21 standards cited across 15 inspections, most recently Oct 2, 2025. All 21 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High524%
  • Medium High733%
  • Medium838%
  • Medium Low15%
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
7 of 15 shown
Corrected at the visit
3 of 21 findings, 18 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Oct 2, 2025

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.

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