Early Steps Bilingual Academy

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 112 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• School-age care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• 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

1686102

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

June 2019

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

10 inspections on record, most recent Sep 30, 2025. 8 of 15 visits and reports cited a standard. 4 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Sep 30, 2025Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.

    Corrected Oct 30, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.

    Corrected Oct 30, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 12, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.2805(10)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

    Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.

    Corrected Sep 18, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 21, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 5, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.1613(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present

    This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 17, 2025Assessment1 standard cited

  • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Report Number of Employees

    The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.

    Corrected Jan 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 18, 2024Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.4601(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

    During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.

    Corrected Dec 9, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2024

  • 746.501(a)(30)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

    During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.

    Corrected Dec 2, 2024

• Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 25, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 28, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.

    Corrected Mar 28, 2023

  • 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.

    Corrected Mar 28, 2023

• Aug 18, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 5, 2022Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1203(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

    During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.

    Corrected Aug 5, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 28, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

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