Small Steps Child Development Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 48 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age 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

1200546

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

March 2011

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

24 inspections on record, most recent Jul 13, 2026. 18 of 33 visits and reports cited a standard. 7 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 24, 2026Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.5207(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

    An evacuation diagram was not posted in the multipurpose classroom where PreK and School Age Children were present doing activities. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director posted the evacuation diagram.

    Corrected Jun 24, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The preschool classroom was not maintained as licensed space. The carpet of the classroom was dirty with stains, a toaster oven was stored on top of chairs, and plastic packaging bags from toys were accessible.

    Corrected Jul 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 745.651(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

    The operation had not validated their background check list since 1/14/26. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director validate the list.

    Corrected Jun 24, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 8, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The floors and two rugs in the school-aged classroom were observed to be dirty with dirt stains. The hallway floor leading to the outdoor play area was observed dirty with stains and the floor of the van used to transport children had trash and food debris on the floor of the van.

    Corrected Jan 16, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 8, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Aug 7, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Jul 8, 2025Inspection3 standards cited

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

    Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    Three of six children's records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file.

    Corrected Jul 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given

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

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

    One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file.

    Corrected Jul 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

    One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file.

    Corrected Jul 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 17, 2025Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.2909(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

    At time of inspection, a school-aged child was seen sleeping in front of entrance/exit of class. This was corrected at inspection.

    Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    At time of inspection two infants were observed to be in class with children 18 months older than the youngest.

    Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2401(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

    At time of inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in crib wearing a bib.

    Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

    At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated class had twelve children when they had nine.

    Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 13, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    At time of inspection, director and operations driver did not have updated transportation training certificate with exam attached to it.

    Corrected Mar 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 10, 2024Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training.

    Corrected Dec 27, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1311(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

    At time of inspection, operation director did not have annual required topics for children under 24 months: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma - Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - Understanding early childhood brain development.

    Corrected Dec 13, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1311(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    At time of inspection, operation director did not have the following annual training topics: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

    Corrected Jan 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

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