Small Steps Child Development Center

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.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 1, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 13, 2026.

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.”

Rule 746.5207(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 24, 2026.

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.”

Rule 745.651(2)(A). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 24, 2026.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“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.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 16, 2026. Correction verified: Jan 28, 2026.

Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

“Three of six children’s records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file.”

Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 22, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 24, 2025.

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

“One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file.”

Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 15, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 21, 2025.

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

“One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file.”

Rule 746.901(5). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 15, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 21, 2025.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated class had twelve children when they had nine.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 27, 2025.

Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

“At time of inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in crib wearing a bib.”

Rule 746.2401(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 27, 2025.

Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

“At time of inspection two infants were observed to be in class with children 18 months older than the youngest.”

Rule 746.1605(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 27, 2025.

Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

“At time of inspection, a school-aged child was seen sleeping in front of entrance/exit of class. This was corrected at inspection.”

Rule 746.2909(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 27, 2025.

Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

“At time of inspection, director and operations driver did not have updated transportation training certificate with exam attached to it.”

Rule 746.1316(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 21, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 21, 2025.

Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

“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.”

Rule 746.1311(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 13, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 13, 2024.

Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

“At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training.”

Rule 746.1316(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 27, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 13, 2024.

Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

“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.”

Rule 746.1311(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 10, 2025. Correction verified: Dec 27, 2024.

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“At time of inspection cleaning solutions were observed in the cabinet under childrens restroom at child’s reach.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 6, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 16, 2024.

Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

“At time of inspection two televisions in school-aged classroom were observed to not be anchored.”

Rule 746.3701(10). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 13, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 16, 2024.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“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.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 27, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 16, 2024.

Report Number of Employees

Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 23, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 19, 2024.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“During inspection, it was observed toddlers going to the office alone without caregiver.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 10, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 23, 2024.

Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

“At time of inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a crib wearing a bib and pacifier lanyard. This was corrected at inspection.”

Rule 746.2401(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 10, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 23, 2024.

Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

“At time of inspection two toddlers were observed sitting in a highchair. This was corrected at inspection.”

Rule 746.2805(10). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 10, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 23, 2024.

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

“At time of inspection, one caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid certification.”

Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 9, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 26, 2024.

Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

“At time of inspection, three staff files did not have completed annual training.”

Rule 746.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 26, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 26, 2024.

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

“At time of inspection directors file only had one hour out of thirty annual hours required.”

Rule 746.1311(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 26, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 26, 2024.

Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

“At time of inspection a diaper trash can did not have a lid cover in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection.”

Rule 746.3505(f). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 11, 2023.