Licensed center · Texas City, TX
Step By Step Learning Academy
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
- Capacity 124
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 124 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 7 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 124 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
714 14th St N, Texas City, TX 77590 · Galveston County · 13 licensed daycares in 77590
Capacity rank 3 of 13 in this ZIP
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- Lacey's Kids Learning Academy0.5 mi · Licensed home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
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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
- 1593859
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- February 2016
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
11 inspections on record, most recent Jan 27, 2026. 5 of 13 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection expired on 11-14-2024.
Corrected Feb 27, 2026
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Jun 25, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 31, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.4813(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
The use zone for an airplane teeter totter over laps with the playground plastic boarder.
Corrected Feb 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 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 1 classroom had a tear. Note: This was corrected when the diaper changing mat was switched to a new mat without tears.
Corrected Jan 31, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.5625(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
One vehicle used to transport children is not equipped with a safety alarm.
Corrected Feb 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4813(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 3, 2024Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/13/2022.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 12/22/2022.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(29)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Operational Policies did state if operation will administer unassigned epinephrine auto injectors.
Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Oct 3, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 21, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Jan 5, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Jan 24, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 18, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.4501(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
During follow up inspection, 2 out of the 3 children using high chairs were observed not fastned in high chairs. Straps were observed not in the high chairs. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Corrected Jan 24, 2022
- 746.4501(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jan 5, 2022Inspection12 standards cited
- 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Operation had cots that were not assigned by number for two children.
Corrected Jan 21, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
During inspection, fire inspection had not been conducted since 10/15/2020.
Corrected Jan 21, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During inspection, six children were missing emergency contact address and phone number.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Parent Handbook did not discuss the requirements for promoting physical activity.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022
- 746.501(a)(21)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
Parent Handbook did not provide parents with the procedures to participate at the operation.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022
- 746.501(a)(29)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Parent Handbook did not discussed the administration of unassigned epinephrine pens.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Parent Handbook did not discuss the procedures for suspension and expulsion of children.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During inspection, chipped paint was observed in 1 of the 2 classrooms and 1 out of the 3 toilets is not working.
Corrected Jan 21, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(9)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Parent Handbook did not discuss the procedures for infants on how the operation will maintain compliance for safe sleep.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Staff hired on 10/12/2015 was missing 1 hour of annual training for year 2020-2021.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Staff hired on 10/21/2021 did not complete Pediatric CPR training.
Corrected Jan 19, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
Parent Handbook did not discuss procedures for medical emergencies.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022
- 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Cited standards by risk level
20 standards cited across 11 inspections, most recently Jan 27, 2026. All 20 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High525%
- Medium High1050%
- Medium420%
- Medium Low15%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 6 of 11 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 1 of 20 findings, 19 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jan 27, 2026
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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