Texas › Texas City › Step By Step Learning Academy

Step By Step Learning Academy

Child care center · 714 14TH ST N, Texas City, TX 77590-5439 · License 1593859

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 124. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (160)

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

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (40)

40 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

Nearby alternatives

Facility	Score	City	Distance
Lacey's Kids Learning Academy	28	Texas City	—
ABC 123 Child Care Learning CTR	0	Texas City	—
Reyes Mitchell	0	Texas City	—
Calvary Childhood Education Ministry	0	Texas City	—
Vickie's Hidden Treasures	0	Texas City	—
Wonderland Learning Center	0	Texas City	—

Licensed facilities near this one, highest compliance score first.

Get violation alerts for this daycare

We'll email you when a new inspection or violation is posted. Free.