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Stair Steps 2 Learning
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 13303 WINDFERN RD, Houston, TX 77064
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 469-0485
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 130 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1369187
Permit: Full Permit, issued January 27, 2012
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Conditions on permit: Yes (see the official record for details)
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 10 inspections
- 1 assessment
- 40 citations from these visits (risk level: High 10, Medium High 15, Medium 13, Medium Low 2)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from October 11, 2022 to September 14, 2026, newest first: 16 visits and 59 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
September 14, 2026 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2026 · Correction verified: October 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of record keeping 4 out of 10 record evaluated did not include an admissions date.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2026 · Correction verified: October 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of record keeping 7 out of 10 records evaluated did not include a health statement.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2026 · Correction verified: October 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of record keeping 5 out of 10 record evaluated did not include emergency contact information.
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2026 · Correction verified: October 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of record keeping 2 out of 10 records evaluated did not have physician information.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2026 · Correction verified: October 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of record keeping 3 out of 10 record evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2026 · Correction verified: October 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of record keeping 5 out of 10 records evaluated did not have immunizations.
July 31, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 20, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 26, 2026 · Correction verified: May 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Director and caregiver responsible for transportation was found to not have current transportation training.
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Background check validation has not been completed since January 2026.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 1, 2026 · Correction verified: June 1, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection a caregiver supervising infants was found to not have current CPR training as required.
May 15, 2026 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2026 · Correction verified: May 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director has failed to ensure the operation is operating in compliance with minimum standards.
746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2026 · Correction verified: May 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed two infants ages 13 and 15 months in the main room with children as old as 6 years old.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 15, 2026 · Correction verified: May 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed an 11 year old alone in a classroom without a caregiver.
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 26, 2026 · Correction verified: May 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation was unable to provide 2 personnel files requested during the inspection.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 26, 2026 · Correction verified: June 1, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed peeled paint and exposed sheet rock from missing boarder along the walls of the building.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed two children ages 13 months and 15 months in the main room watching television. This was corrected when the caregivers took the children to their classsrooms and turned off the television.
October 3, 2025 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2025 · Correction verified: October 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed a iron fence that was missing a picket
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2025 · Correction verified: October 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required.
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2025 · Correction verified: October 23, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have 6 inches of use zone space for stationary equipment on the playground.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2025 · Correction verified: October 27, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has failed to maintain adquate loose-fill surfacing on equipmnet 5ft or less.
September 18, 2025 · Inspection · 14 citations
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 16, 2025 · Correction verified: October 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has failed to maintain adquate loose-fill surfacing on equipmnet 5ft or less.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2025 · Correction verified: October 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed a 6 month old asleep in a crib with a blanket.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 2, 2025 · Correction verified: October 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of personnel the director was found to not obtained 30 hours of annual training as required.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 2, 2025 · Correction verified: October 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of personnel 2 caregivers were found to have not retrieved 24 hours of annual training as required.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 2, 2025 · Correction verified: October 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required.
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2025 · Correction verified: September 19, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed a person without an eligible background check providing direct care to 6 infants between the ages of 6 months and 17 months.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2025 · Correction verified: October 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walkthrough I observed an infant asleep in a restrictive device.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 22, 2025 · Correction verified: October 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection 1 out of 10 records did not have emergency medical authorizartion.
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 16, 2025 · Correction verified: October 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have 6 inches of use zone space for stationary equipment on the playground.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2025 · Correction verified: October 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of record keeping 3 out of 10 files evaluated did not have current immunizations.
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2025 · Correction verified: October 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walkthrough of the infant room I observed an infant in a swing with a bottle propped with a blanket.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2025 · Correction verified: October 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 6 infants ages 6,6,11,16,16 and 17 months ratio of 1:4. The caregiver was over ratio by 2.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 2, 2025 · Correction verified: October 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of children's records 4 out of 10 records evaluated did not include a health statement.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2025 · Correction verified: October 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of record keeping 2 out of 10 files evalluated did not have all required information. Missing the address for the emergency contact provided.
September 18, 2024 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2024 · Correction verified: September 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of files the director and caregiver who provides transportation did not have current transporation training.
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2024 · Correction verified: September 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of records for the infant teacher it was determined that the caregiver did not have current training in Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and Understanding early childhood brain developmen
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 2, 2024 · Correction verified: October 31, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection of the outdoor play area the exit door to the playground was found to not close easily. Door latch was found to be grinding when attempting to pull closed.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed two infants in the main room with the television on. This was corrected when the caregiver turned off the tv.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection I observed 2 infants ages 12 months and 13 months in highchairs without the safety straps fastened as required. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened the straps.
July 31, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 19, 2024 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 22, 2024 · Correction verified: January 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
December 12, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 17, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 1, 2023 · Correction verified: December 12, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
October 19, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 10, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 10, 2023 · Correction verified: November 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is no surfacing under the play equipment with a containing slide.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 10, 2023 · Correction verified: November 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Fire inspection is not up to date.
September 25, 2023 · Inspection · 11 citations
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2023 · Correction verified: October 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walk-through, there was a lysol spray and disinfection wipes accessible to the children in the restroom and in the toddler s room.
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2023 · Correction verified: October 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The two vans use to transport the children does not have a child safety alarm.
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2023 · Correction verified: October 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Playground maintenance checklists was not provided during inspection.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2023 · Correction verified: October 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant feeding instruction was not provided during inspection. Correction: Parent of the infant filled out the feeding instruction during pick up time.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2023 · Correction verified: October 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were tree branches on the playground and accessible to the children.
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2023 · Correction verified: October 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The use zone for the play structure were not six feet from the other equipment and the slide exit
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2023 · Correction verified: October 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Fan were in use and accessible to children in the school-age room Correction: Caregiver removed the fan away from the children.
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2023 · Correction verified: October 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The two vans use to transport the children is missing a first aid kit.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2023 · Correction verified: October 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Fire inspection is not up to date.
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2023 · Correction verified: October 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is no surfacing under the play equipment with a containing slide.
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2023 · Correction verified: October 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The use zone for the rocking equipment was less than 6 ft apart from the other play equipment.
October 25, 2022 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2022 · Correction verified: October 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual transportation safety training has not been received for the director.
October 11, 2022 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2022 · Correction verified: October 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
On the playground it was observed there were two fences that have areas that need fixed. Also one piece of play euipment on the playground has a yellow steering wheel that has cracked holes in it.
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2022 · Correction verified: October 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Documentation was not available for emergency practices and playground maintenance. The director certificate was also not on site.
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: October 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Staff, which included the director, did not have current transportation safety training.
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2022 · Correction verified: October 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not provide proof of liability insurance coverage to Licensing in their provider portal by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2022 · Correction verified: October 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
All staff members including the director have first aid/cpr that is expired and requires renewal.
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All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.