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Texas HHSC records list 28 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 31, 2026.
The same records list 28 cited deficiencies dated March 7, 2024 to July 30, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 8 High, 13 Medium High, 6 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 25 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 25 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 28 cited deficiencies for Baby Steps Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 High, 13 Medium High, 6 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 28 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-31.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 8 |
| Medium High | 13 |
| Medium | 6 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| 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.
2026-07-30 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The operation's director has not ensured required inspections for the operation from third-party entities are being completed timely.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-21
2026-07-21 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation hasn't had an annual fire inspection completed by a state or local fire marshal.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-21
2026-05-12 · 745.651(1) · Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Two previous employees' background checks weren't inactivated within the required time frame.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-12
2026-07-30 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-21. Correction verified: 2026-08-31.
The operation's director has not ensured required inspections for the operation from third-party entities are being completed timely.
2026-07-21 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-21. Correction verified: 2026-08-31.
The operation hasn't had an annual fire inspection completed by a state or local fire marshal.
2026-05-12 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-05-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During an inspection at the operation, the young infant classroom was observed to be out of ratio with only one caregiver with 5 infants aged 2 months-9 months in one classroom. This was corrected when one child was moved to the older infant classroom to ensure proper ratio.
2026-05-12 · 745.651(1) · Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-12. Correction verified: 2026-05-14.
Two previous employees' background checks weren't inactivated within the required time frame.
2026-04-13 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-19. Correction verified: 2026-06-05.
A known allegation of inappropriate discipline was not reported to Licensing via the proper channel.
2026-03-31 · 746.801(1) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-05. Correction verified: 2026-06-05.
A child in care and an employee's records were not at the operation and available for review.
2026-03-25 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-08. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
The allergy plan for a child with allergies wasn't signed by a medical professional.
2026-03-16 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-23. Correction verified: 2026-07-21.
The operation hasn't had an annual fire inspection completed by a state or local fire marshal.
2026-02-18 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-02-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
It was observed to be one caregiver caring for 6 infants aged 8 months to 14 months. This was corrected by a second caregiver coming in to work in the infant classroom.
2026-02-18 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-04. Correction verified: 2026-03-16.
The operation still hasn't had an annual fire inspection completed by a state or local fire marshal.
2026-01-27 · 745.247 · High
Franchise Tax Delinquent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-10. Correction verified: 2026-02-06.
The operation is delinquent in paying its franchise tax and the right to transact business in Texas has been forfeited.
2026-01-21 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-04. Correction verified: 2026-02-18.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection completed by a state or local fire marshal. The operation had a current fire alarm system inspection completed by an individual company instead.
2026-01-21 · 746.901(1) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-01-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Four out of four employee records reviewed did not have an indicated start date for each employee. Corrected by hire dates being written in files.
2025-10-15 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-10-31.
The operations fire inspection expired on 10/1/2025.
2025-10-15 · 746.2409(a)(10) · Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-15. Correction verified: 2025-10-31.
There was an infant without a labeled crib.
2025-10-15 · 746.2405(2) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-15. Correction verified: 2025-10-31.
I observed a child under 12 months sleeping on an activity mat in the infant classroom.
2025-10-15 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-15. Correction verified: 2025-10-31.
I observed a caregiver with a provisionally eligible background check caring for a child alone. This was corrected when the director had another staff member without conditions accompany the caregiver with conditions in the classroom.
2025-09-19 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-19. Correction verified: 2025-10-03.
I observed a 2 month old in a crib with a bib that was not on the child's neck and a pacifier clip on a string with beads. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the items from the crib.
2025-09-19 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-19. Correction verified: 2025-10-03.
A caregiver provided the incorrect age of a child. This was corrected when the director informed the caregiver the correct age of the child.
2025-09-19 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-22. Correction verified: 2025-10-31.
Based on information obtained throughout the investigation inappropriate discipline was practiced when a caregiver used physically discipline.
2025-09-04 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-04. Correction verified: 2025-09-19.
Caregivers did not provide the correct ages of the children they were caring for when asked.
2025-09-04 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-04. Correction verified: 2025-09-19.
There were three people in the building without active background checks. One of the people without an active background check left the operation.
2025-08-07 · 746.5319 · High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-07. Correction verified: 2025-08-07.
There was no documentation of the smoke detectors being tested.
2025-07-29 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-29. Correction verified: 2025-08-07.
There were two children under two watching TV.
2025-07-29 · 746.1013(a)(1) · Medium High
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-29. Correction verified: 2025-08-07.
No one knew who was in charge when the director stepped out.
2025-07-29 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-30. Correction verified: 2025-08-07.
There were no fire drills, lock down drills, or severe weather drills documented at the operation.
2024-10-08 · 746.1011(a) · Medium High
Director present-Minimum 75%
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-25. Correction verified: 2024-10-14.
During the first initial phase and during the first initial inspection for the second initial phase the director has not been present for the visits.
2024-03-07 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-15. Correction verified: 2024-03-14.
The operational policies is missing the section on promotion of physical activity and procedures for supporting inclusive service.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1473056
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.