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Texas HHSC records list 15 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 13, 2026.
The same records list 26 cited deficiencies dated December 11, 2023 to June 24, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 6 High, 13 Medium High, 4 Medium, 3 Medium Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 23 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 23 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 26 cited deficiencies for Small Steps Child Development Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (6 High, 13 Medium High, 4 Medium, 3 Medium Low).
Records list 15 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-13.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 6 |
| Medium High | 13 |
| Medium | 4 |
| Medium Low | 3 |
| 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.
2026-06-24 · 746.5207(b) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
An evacuation diagram was not posted in the multipurpose classroom where PreK and School Age Children were present doing activities. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director posted the evacuation diagram.
Corrected at inspection
2026-06-24 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-01
2026-06-24 · 745.651(2)(A) · Medium
Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
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.
Corrected at inspection
2026-06-24 · 745.651(2)(A) · Medium
Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-06-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-06-24 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-01. Correction verified: 2026-07-13.
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.
2026-06-24 · 746.5207(b) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-06-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
An evacuation diagram was not posted in the multipurpose classroom where PreK and School Age Children were present doing activities. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director posted the evacuation diagram.
2026-01-08 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-16. Correction verified: 2026-01-28.
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.
2025-07-08 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-15. Correction verified: 2025-07-21.
One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
2025-07-08 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-15. Correction verified: 2025-07-21.
One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file.
2025-07-08 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-22. Correction verified: 2025-07-24.
Three of six children's records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file.
2025-03-17 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-03-27.
At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated class had twelve children when they had nine.
2025-03-17 · 746.2909(1) · Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-03-27.
At time of inspection, a school-aged child was seen sleeping in front of entrance/exit of class. This was corrected at inspection.
2025-03-17 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-03-27.
At time of inspection two infants were observed to be in class with children 18 months older than the youngest.
2025-03-17 · 746.2401(6) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-03-27.
At time of inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in crib wearing a bib.
2025-03-13 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-21. Correction verified: 2025-03-21.
At time of inspection, director and operations driver did not have updated transportation training certificate with exam attached to it.
2024-12-10 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-27. Correction verified: 2024-12-13.
At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training.
2024-12-10 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-10. Correction verified: 2024-12-27.
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.
2024-12-10 · 746.1311(d) · Medium High
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-13. Correction verified: 2024-12-13.
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.
2024-09-06 · 746.3701(10) · Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-13. Correction verified: 2024-09-16.
At time of inspection two televisions in school-aged classroom were observed to not be anchored.
2024-09-06 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-06. Correction verified: 2024-09-16.
At time of inspection cleaning solutions were observed in the cabinet under childrens restroom at child's reach.
2024-08-27 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-27. Correction verified: 2024-09-16.
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.
2024-01-19 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-23. Correction verified: 2024-01-19.
No narrative recorded.
2024-01-10 · 746.2805(10) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-10. Correction verified: 2024-01-23.
At time of inspection two toddlers were observed sitting in a highchair. This was corrected at inspection.
2024-01-10 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-26. Correction verified: 2024-01-26.
At time of inspection directors file only had one hour out of thirty annual hours required.
2024-01-10 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-10. Correction verified: 2024-01-23.
During inspection, it was observed toddlers going to the office alone without caregiver.
2024-01-10 · 746.2401(6) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-10. Correction verified: 2024-01-23.
At time of inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a crib wearing a bib and pacifier lanyard. This was corrected at inspection.
2024-01-10 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-09. Correction verified: 2024-01-26.
At time of inspection, one caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid certification.
2024-01-10 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-26. Correction verified: 2024-01-26.
At time of inspection, three staff files did not have completed annual training.
2023-12-11 · 746.3505(f) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-12-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
At time of inspection a diaper trash can did not have a lid cover in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
2023-06-01 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-05. Correction verified: 2023-06-02.
During inspection of transportation vehicle, it was observed broken glass pieces on van floor.
2022-04-13 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-13. Correction verified: 2022-05-02.
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.
2022-02-28 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-02. Correction verified: 2022-03-29.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
2022-02-15 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-15. Correction verified: 2022-02-25.
A caregiver was observed with fifteen children in care. The ages of the children were between five months to four years old.
2022-02-01 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-01. Correction verified: 2022-02-15.
The infant classroom had seven infants with one caregiver. The ages of the children were between six and nineteen months.
2021-12-23 · 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: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2021-12-23 · 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: 2021-12-23. Correction verified: 2021-12-23.
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=728428
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.