Step By Step Learning Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Texas City / Galveston / 77590
Street address: 714 14th St N
Phone: (409) 795-7704
Capacity: 124
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 24, 2016
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated January 27, 2026.

The same records list 7 cited deficiencies dated January 3, 2024 to January 27, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 4 Medium High).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 6 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 7 cited deficiencies for Step By Step Learning Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 4 Medium High).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-01-27.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	4
Medium	0
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-01-27 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High

Annual Sanitation Inspection

Sanitation inspection expired on 11-14-2024.

Correction date recorded: 2026-02-27

2025-01-31 · 746.3503(a) · 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 at inspection

2025-01-31 · 746.5625(a) · High

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

One vehicle used to transport children is not equipped with a safety alarm.

Correction date recorded: 2025-02-14

Full citation history from HHSC (20)

2026-01-27 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-27. Correction verified: 2026-02-23.
Sanitation inspection expired on 11-14-2024.
2025-01-31 · 746.4813(c) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-14. Correction verified: 2025-02-18.
The use zone for an airplane teeter totter over laps with the playground plastic boarder.
2025-01-31 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-14. Correction verified: 2025-02-18.
One vehicle used to transport children is not equipped with a safety alarm.
2025-01-31 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-01-31. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-01-03 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-31. Correction verified: 2024-02-06.
The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 12/22/2022.
2024-01-03 · 746.501(a)(29) · High
Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-31. Correction verified: 2024-01-31.
Operational Policies did state if operation will administer unassigned epinephrine auto injectors.
2024-01-03 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-31. Correction verified: 2024-01-31.
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/13/2022.
2022-01-18 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-24. Correction verified: 2022-01-24.
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.
2022-01-05 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-21. Correction verified: 2022-01-18.
During inspection, chipped paint was observed in 1 of the 2 classrooms and 1 out of the 3 toilets is not working.
2022-01-05 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-21. Correction verified: 2022-01-18.
Operation had cots that were not assigned by number for two children.
2022-01-05 · 746.501(a)(9) · High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-10.
Parent Handbook did not discuss the procedures for infants on how the operation will maintain compliance for safe sleep.
2022-01-05 · 746.1301(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-19. Correction verified: 2022-01-13.
Staff hired on 10/21/2021 did not complete Pediatric CPR training.
2022-01-05 · 746.501(a)(5) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-10.
Parent Handbook did not discuss procedures for medical emergencies.
2022-01-05 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-10.
Parent Handbook did not discuss the requirements for promoting physical activity.
2022-01-05 · 746.1301(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-13.
Staff hired on 10/12/2015 was missing 1 hour of annual training for year 2020-2021.
2022-01-05 · 746.501(a)(29) · High
Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-10.
Parent Handbook did not discussed the administration of unassigned epinephrine pens.
2022-01-05 · 746.501(a)(8) · Medium High
Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-10.
Parent Handbook did not discuss the procedures for suspension and expulsion of children.
2022-01-05 · 746.501(a)(21) · Medium Low
Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-10.
Parent Handbook did not provide parents with the procedures to participate at the operation.
2022-01-05 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-10.
During inspection, six children were missing emergency contact address and phone number.
2022-01-05 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-21. Correction verified: 2022-01-14.
During inspection, fire inspection had not been conducted since 10/15/2020.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1209720

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.