The Next Step Learning Center LLC

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 November 8, 2021 to September 14, 2026, newest first: 18 visits and 19 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. September 14, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations

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

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2026 · Correction verified: September 25, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Six of ten children's records audited did not have current immunization records on file.

   • 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2026 · Correction verified: September 25, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Five of ten children's records audited did not have current health statements on file.

2. March 30, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

3. December 17, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

4. November 18, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

5. September 24, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations

   • 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 1, 2025 · Correction verified: September 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

   • 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

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

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

   • 746.3407(2) - Machine Wash Cloth Toys

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

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

6. March 19, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

7. March 13, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

8. October 8, 2024 · Inspection · 5 citations

   • 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 22, 2024 · Correction verified: October 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The personnel records were not available for review.

   • 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 22, 2024 · Correction verified: October 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

   • 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

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

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

   • 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 15, 2024 · Correction verified: October 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

   • 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

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

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

9. October 12, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations

   • 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 19, 2023 · Correction verified: October 12, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

   • 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

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

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

10. August 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

11. August 8, 2023 · Investigation · No citations

12. November 1, 2022 · Inspection · 6 citations

    • 746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 11, 2022 · Correction verified: November 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 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 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.

    • 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 11, 2022 · Correction verified: November 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 11, 2022 · Correction verified: November 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 11, 2022 · Correction verified: November 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 11, 2022 · Correction verified: November 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

13. May 31, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

14. May 24, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

15. December 7, 2021 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

16. November 19, 2021 · Inspection · No citations

17. November 16, 2021 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations

18. November 8, 2021 · Investigation · No citations

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Sources

• HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
• HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
• HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.

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.