The Next Step Learning Center LLC

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 117 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in 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

1675900

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

March 2019

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

11 inspections on record, most recent Mar 30, 2026. 5 of 17 visits and reports cited a standard. 6 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 18, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Sep 24, 2025Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.3407(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Machine Wash Cloth Toys

    Cloth toys in young toddler room were soiled. Pillows in the older toddler room were dirty. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed from the classrooms.

    Corrected Sep 24, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    A child who had an allergy listed did not have an allergy plan on file.

    Corrected Oct 1, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3809Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Medication No Longer Used

    The operation had old medication of children who are no longer enrolled. This was corrected at inspection when the medication was disposed of.

    Corrected Sep 24, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 13, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Oct 8, 2024Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.4601(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

    A homemade tether-ball game was observed on the school-age playground. This was corrected at inspection when the item was removed from service.

    Corrected Oct 8, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    The personnel records were not available for review.

    Corrected Oct 22, 2024

  • 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

    Children were napping on cots that werer not labeled in the Pre-K and Toddler classes.

    Corrected Oct 15, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    Two of 10 children's files audited did not have current immunizations.

    Corrected Oct 22, 2024

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

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    Broken toys were observed in the school-age playground. This was corrected at inspection when the broken toys were removed.

    Corrected Oct 8, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Oct 12, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.3701(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    Two outlets did not have child safety covers. The room has children under five years old.

    Corrected Oct 19, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2409(a)(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

    Play yards used for sleeping were not labeled with the children's names. This was corrected at inspection when the play yards were numbered and a number map was created.

    Corrected Oct 12, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 8, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Nov 1, 2022Inspection6 standards cited

  • 746.605(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission

    One of four children's files audited did not have permission to transport answered.

    Corrected Nov 11, 2022

  • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records

    One of four staff records was missing a start date, employment affidavit, and proof of request for back ground check.

    Corrected Nov 11, 2022

  • 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    Two trash cans were observed without lids making trash accessible to children.

    Corrected Nov 11, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.605(13)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

    Two of four children's files audited did not have a special needs statement filled out.

    Corrected Nov 11, 2022

  • 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 employee list has not been validated in one year and four months. This was corrected at inspection when the Director went onto the portal and validated the employee list.

    Corrected Nov 1, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

    During naptime cots were observed to be numbered but the corresponding assignment charts did not have any children's names attached to them.

    Corrected Nov 11, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• May 31, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• May 24, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Dec 7, 2021Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Products- Annual Certification

    The CPSC form was not current. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the form was updated.

    Corrected Dec 7, 2021, at the inspection

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
• How to read this record
• About the data
• Report an error