Essential Steps

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 63 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• 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

520042

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

June 1996

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

10 inspections on record, most recent May 8, 2026. 4 of 12 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• May 8, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 10, 2026Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.5607(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

    Two booster seats used to transport children were expired.

    Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1105(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Low

    Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)

    One staff member did not have the required notorized affidavit.

    Corrected Apr 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4907(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    The younger playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing (pea gravel).

    Corrected May 29, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    Playground hazard: Children were observed playing on a tree that appeared to damaged from severe weather.

    Corrected May 29, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 4, 2025Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    1 child observed in the infant classroom during the inspection did not have updated infant feeding instructions signed by parent.

    Corrected Dec 5, 2025

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

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    The wheels on the Merry go cycle were broken and needed to be repaired.

    Corrected Dec 5, 2025

• Nov 18, 2025Inspection8 standards cited

  • 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documentation of Drills

    The director did not provide documentation for sheltering or lockdown drills.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.801(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

    The operation did not have a building and ground checklist available for review.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2025

  • 746.5401Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

    The operation does not have a current gas inspection availble for review for CCR.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    All infants observed in the infant classroom during the inspection did not have updated infant feeding instructions.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2025

  • 746.2419(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

    Bottle were missing labels and the Director corrected it by writing the child's name on their bottles

    Corrected Dec 2, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    The operation does not have an updated fire inspection on file. The Director called the fire marshal and scheduled for Tuesday11-25-2025 and will provide documentation.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4905Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing

    The loose-fill located on the playground measured less than one inch.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given

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

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    The wheels on the Merry go cycle were broken and needed to be repaired.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 12, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 30, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Dec 11, 2024Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.4001Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation

    One van used to transport children in care did not have the required first aid kit.

    Corrected Dec 17, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3701(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

    Playground hazards: broken plastic slide; wooden storage shed with splinted wood (children observed putting hands in wooden shed).

    Corrected Dec 31, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 22, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 4, 2022InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

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