2026-09-14 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During review of record keeping 5 out of 10 record evaluated did not include emergency contact information.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-28
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State records list 40 cited deficiencies dated November 17, 2023 to September 14, 2026 (10 High, 15 Medium High, 13 Medium, 2 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 4 corrected at inspection, 36 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 42 cited deficiencies for Stair Steps 2 Learning in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (10 High, 17 Medium High, 13 Medium, 2 Medium Low).
Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-14.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 10 |
| Medium High | 17 |
| Medium | 13 |
| Medium Low | 2 |
| 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.
2026-09-14 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During review of record keeping 5 out of 10 record evaluated did not include emergency contact information.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-28
2026-09-14 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
During review of record keeping 7 out of 10 records evaluated did not include a health statement.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-28
2026-09-14 · 746.605(11) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During review of record keeping 3 out of 10 record evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-28
2026-09-14 · 746.605(3) · Medium Low
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-28. Correction verified: 2026-10-02.
During review of record keeping 4 out of 10 record evaluated did not include an admissions date.
2026-09-14 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-28. Correction verified: 2026-10-02.
During review of record keeping 5 out of 10 records evaluated did not have immunizations.
2026-09-14 · 746.605(10) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-28. Correction verified: 2026-10-02.
During review of record keeping 2 out of 10 records evaluated did not have physician information.
2026-09-14 · 746.605(11) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-28. Correction verified: 2026-10-02.
During review of record keeping 3 out of 10 record evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.
2026-09-14 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-28. Correction verified: 2026-10-02.
During review of record keeping 7 out of 10 records evaluated did not include a health statement.
2026-09-14 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-28. Correction verified: 2026-10-02.
During review of record keeping 5 out of 10 record evaluated did not include emergency contact information.
2026-05-20 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-01. Correction verified: 2026-06-01.
During the inspection a caregiver supervising infants was found to not have current CPR training as required.
2026-05-20 · 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: 2026-05-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Background check validation has not been completed since January 2026.
2026-05-20 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-26. Correction verified: 2026-05-21.
Director and caregiver responsible for transportation was found to not have current transportation training.
2026-05-15 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-26. Correction verified: 2026-05-20.
The operation was unable to provide 2 personnel files requested during the inspection.
2026-05-15 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-05-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection I observed two children ages 13 months and 15 months in the main room watching television. This was corrected when the caregivers took the children to their classsrooms and turned off the television.
2026-05-15 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-15. Correction verified: 2026-05-20.
The director has failed to ensure the operation is operating in compliance with minimum standards.
2026-05-15 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-26. Correction verified: 2026-06-01.
During the inspection I observed peeled paint and exposed sheet rock from missing boarder along the walls of the building.
2026-05-15 · 746.4203 · Medium High
Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-15. Correction verified: 2026-05-20.
During the inspection I observed two infants ages 13 and 15 months in the main room with children as old as 6 years old.
2026-05-15 · 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: 2026-05-15. Correction verified: 2026-05-20.
During the inspection I observed an 11 year old alone in a classroom without a caregiver.
2025-10-03 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-10-27.
The operation has failed to maintain adquate loose-fill surfacing on equipmnet 5ft or less.
2025-10-03 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-10-23.
During the inspection I observed a iron fence that was missing a picket
2025-10-03 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-10-15.
The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required.
2025-10-03 · 746.4803 · Medium
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-10-23.
The operation does not have 6 inches of use zone space for stationary equipment on the playground.
2025-09-18 · 745.621(a)(2) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-18. Correction verified: 2025-09-19.
During the inspection I observed a person without an eligible background check providing direct care to 6 infants between the ages of 6 months and 17 months.
2025-09-18 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-16. Correction verified: 2025-10-03.
The operation has failed to maintain adquate loose-fill surfacing on equipmnet 5ft or less.
2025-09-18 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-02. Correction verified: 2025-10-03.
The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required.
2025-09-18 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-18. Correction verified: 2025-10-03.
During the walkthrough I observed an infant asleep in a restrictive device.
2025-09-18 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-18. Correction verified: 2025-10-03.
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 6 infants ages 6,6,11,16,16 and 17 months ratio of 1:4. The caregiver was over ratio by 2.
2025-09-18 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-25. Correction verified: 2025-10-03.
During review of record keeping 3 out of 10 files evaluated did not have current immunizations.
2025-09-18 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-25. Correction verified: 2025-10-03.
During review of record keeping 2 out of 10 files evalluated did not have all required information. Missing the address for the emergency contact provided.
2025-09-18 · 746.2419(3) · High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-18. Correction verified: 2025-10-03.
During the walkthrough of the infant room I observed an infant in a swing with a bottle propped with a blanket.
2025-09-18 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-02. Correction verified: 2025-10-03.
During review of personnel 2 caregivers were found to have not retrieved 24 hours of annual training as required.
2025-09-18 · 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: 2025-09-18. Correction verified: 2025-10-03.
During the inspection I observed a 6 month old asleep in a crib with a blanket.
2025-09-18 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-02. Correction verified: 2025-10-03.
During review of children's records 4 out of 10 records evaluated did not include a health statement.
2025-09-18 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-02. Correction verified: 2025-10-03.
During review of personnel the director was found to not obtained 30 hours of annual training as required.
2025-09-18 · 746.4803 · Medium
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-16. Correction verified: 2025-10-03.
The operation does not have 6 inches of use zone space for stationary equipment on the playground.
2025-09-18 · 746.605(11) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-22. Correction verified: 2025-10-03.
During the inspection 1 out of 10 records did not have emergency medical authorizartion.
2024-09-18 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-09-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection I observed 2 infants ages 12 months and 13 months in highchairs without the safety straps fastened as required. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened the straps.
2024-09-18 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-23. Correction verified: 2024-09-26.
During review of records for the infant teacher it was determined that the caregiver did not have current training in Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and Understanding early childhood brain developmen
2024-09-18 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-09-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection I observed two infants in the main room with the television on. This was corrected when the caregiver turned off the tv.
2024-09-18 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-23. Correction verified: 2024-09-26.
During review of files the director and caregiver who provides transportation did not have current transporation training.
2024-09-18 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-02. Correction verified: 2024-10-31.
During inspection of the outdoor play area the exit door to the playground was found to not close easily. Door latch was found to be grinding when attempting to pull closed.
2024-01-19 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-22. Correction verified: 2024-01-22.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
2023-11-17 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-01. Correction verified: 2023-12-12.
Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
2023-10-10 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-10. Correction verified: 2023-11-17.
There is no surfacing under the play equipment with a containing slide.
2023-10-10 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-10. Correction verified: 2023-11-17.
Fire inspection is not up to date.
2023-09-25 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-09. Correction verified: 2023-10-10.
Fire inspection is not up to date.
2023-09-25 · 746.5617(a)(6) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-09. Correction verified: 2023-10-10.
The two vans use to transport the children is missing a first aid kit.
2023-09-25 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-25. Correction verified: 2023-10-10.
During the walk-through, there was a lysol spray and disinfection wipes accessible to the children in the restroom and in the toddler s room.
2023-09-25 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-25. Correction verified: 2023-10-10.
There were tree branches on the playground and accessible to the children.
2023-09-25 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-25. Correction verified: 2023-10-10.
An infant feeding instruction was not provided during inspection. Correction: Parent of the infant filled out the feeding instruction during pick up time.
2023-09-25 · 746.4813(a) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-09. Correction verified: 2023-10-10.
The use zone for the rocking equipment was less than 6 ft apart from the other play equipment.
2023-09-25 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-09. Correction verified: 2023-10-10.
There is no surfacing under the play equipment with a containing slide.
2023-09-25 · 746.4805(a) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-09. Correction verified: 2023-10-10.
The use zone for the play structure were not six feet from the other equipment and the slide exit
2023-09-25 · 746.801(8) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-09. Correction verified: 2023-10-10.
Playground maintenance checklists was not provided during inspection.
2023-09-25 · 746.3701(3) · Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-25. Correction verified: 2023-10-10.
Fan were in use and accessible to children in the school-age room Correction: Caregiver removed the fan away from the children.
2023-09-25 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-09. Correction verified: 2023-10-19.
The two vans use to transport the children does not have a child safety alarm.
2022-10-25 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-01. Correction verified: 2022-10-25.
The annual transportation safety training has not been received for the director.
2022-10-11 · 746.203(2) · Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-13. Correction verified: 2022-10-13.
The operation did not provide proof of liability insurance coverage to Licensing in their provider portal by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.
2022-10-11 · 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: 2022-10-25. Correction verified: 2022-10-25.
All staff members including the director have first aid/cpr that is expired and requires renewal.
2022-10-11 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-24. Correction verified: 2022-10-25.
Staff, which included the director, did not have current transportation safety training.
2022-10-11 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-25. Correction verified: 2022-10-25.
On the playground it was observed there were two fences that have areas that need fixed. Also one piece of play euipment on the playground has a yellow steering wheel that has cracked holes in it.
2022-10-11 · 746.801(10) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-17. Correction verified: 2022-10-16.
Documentation was not available for emergency practices and playground maintenance. The director certificate was also not on site.
2021-10-14 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-22. Correction verified: 2021-10-29.
Ten children's files were reviewed. Six of the files did not have the address for the emergency contact listed. Two of the files did not have acknowledgment of receiving the operational policies. One of the files did not have a copy of the immunization record. One file did not have the health statement or the parent statement that the child has been seen by the doctor in the last 12 months and is healthy enough to be in school. One of the files did not have the home address listed. One of the files did not have the health care information. Two of the files did not have an admission date. Three of files have not been updated in over one year.
2021-10-14 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-22. Correction verified: 2021-10-29.
Five employee files were reviewed. Five of the files did not have a copy of the high diploma or it's equivalence. One of the files did not a copy of a photo id. Five of the files did not have updated CPR and first aid cards.
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