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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- 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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
Location and nearby daycares
121 S Georgia Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570 · Hidalgo County · 13 licensed daycares in 78570
Capacity rank 11 of 13 in this ZIP
Nearest daycares
- Kidcellence Learning Academy0.1 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Easy Learning Preschoolers0.1 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Tiny Tots Learning Center LLC0.1 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Umos MSHS Mercedes Center0.2 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Easy Learning Preschoolers 20.3 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Mercedes Head Start0.4 mi · Licensed center · Preschool
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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
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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
- 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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
- 746.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
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
- 746.613(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- 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
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- 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
- 746.5319Texas HHSC risk level: High
- 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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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