Small Steps Child Development Center

Inspection history

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 December 23, 2021 to July 13, 2026, newest first: 32 visits and 33 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.

1. July 13, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

2. June 24, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations

   • 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): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 1, 2026 · Correction verified: July 13, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

     Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · 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.

3. January 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

4. January 8, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation

   • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 16, 2026 · Correction verified: January 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

5. August 18, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

6. August 12, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

7. August 8, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

8. August 7, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

9. July 8, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations

   • 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

     Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: July 15, 2025 · Correction verified: July 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

   • 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

     Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: July 15, 2025 · Correction verified: July 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

   • 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 22, 2025 · Correction verified: July 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

10. March 27, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

11. March 17, 2025 · Inspection · 4 citations

    • 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: March 27, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: March 27, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: March 27, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: March 27, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

12. March 13, 2025 · Investigation · 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: March 21, 2025 · Correction verified: March 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

13. December 10, 2024 · 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: December 27, 2024 · Correction verified: December 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 13, 2024 · Correction verified: December 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 10, 2025 · Correction verified: December 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

14. September 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

15. September 6, 2024 · Inspection · 2 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 6, 2024 · Correction verified: September 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      At time of inspection cleaning solutions were observed in the cabinet under childrens restroom at child's reach.

    • 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 13, 2024 · Correction verified: September 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      At time of inspection two televisions in school-aged classroom were observed to not be anchored.

16. August 27, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 27, 2024 · Correction verified: September 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      At time of inspection, the school-aged classroom had a torn sofa. The floors in the operation were observed to be dirty with dirt stains. The floors in the infant room were observed with dirt stains while infants were crawling on them.

17. January 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

18. 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 23, 2024 · Correction verified: January 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

19. January 10, 2024 · Inspection · 6 citations

    • 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 10, 2024 · Correction verified: January 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      At time of inspection two toddlers were observed sitting in a highchair. This was corrected at inspection.

    • 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 10, 2024 · Correction verified: January 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      At time of inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a crib wearing a bib and pacifier lanyard. This was corrected at inspection.

    • 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: February 9, 2024 · Correction verified: January 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      At time of inspection, one caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid certification.

    • 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 26, 2024 · Correction verified: January 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      At time of inspection, three staff files did not have completed annual training.

    • 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 26, 2024 · Correction verified: January 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      At time of inspection directors file only had one hour out of thirty annual hours required.

    • 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: January 10, 2024 · Correction verified: January 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During inspection, it was observed toddlers going to the office alone without caregiver.

20. December 11, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      At time of inspection a diaper trash can did not have a lid cover in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection.

21. June 1, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2023 · Correction verified: June 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During inspection of transportation vehicle, it was observed broken glass pieces on van floor.

22. August 23, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

23. May 2, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

24. April 13, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 13, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The infant classroom had 7 children with one caregiver and the SAG was 9mos. Therefore, the infant classroom was over ratio by 3 children. The director moved the oldest 3 children to another classroom making the infant room in ratio during inspection.

25. April 5, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

26. February 28, 2022 · Assessment · 1 citation

    • 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 2, 2022 · Correction verified: March 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

27. February 25, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

28. February 15, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 15, 2022 · Correction verified: February 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A caregiver was observed with fifteen children in care. The ages of the children were between five months to four years old.

29. February 1, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 1, 2022 · Correction verified: February 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The infant classroom had seven infants with one caregiver. The ages of the children were between six and nineteen months.

30. January 26, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

31. December 23, 2021 · Investigation · No citations

32. December 23, 2021 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 23, 2021 · Correction verified: December 23, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.

    • 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A background check for two people no longer employed with the operation was not inactivated within seven days. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the background check was inactivated during inspection.

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