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Early Steps Bilingual Academy

Child care center · 1524 CUMBERLAND RD, Tyler, TX 75703-9342 · License 1686102

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 112. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (96)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3— 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
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3— 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
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4— 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
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3— 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
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5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.
Yes
2— 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
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4— 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
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4— 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
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5— 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.
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5— 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.
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5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.
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3— 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
—
5— 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.
—
3— 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
—
5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.
Yes
4— 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
—
2— 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
—
5— 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.
—
3— 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
—
4— 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
—
4— 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
—
3— 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
—
3— 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
—
5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.
—
2— 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
—
3— 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
—
5— 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.
—
5— 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.
—
5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.
Yes
3— 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
—
3— 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
—
5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.
—
3— 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
—
4— 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
—
4— 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
—
4— 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
—
3— 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
—
3— 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
—
3— 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
—
5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.
Yes
3— 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
—
5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.
—
4— 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
—
4— 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
—
2— 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
—
5— 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.
—
5— 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.
—
4— 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
—
5— 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.
—
5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.
—
4— 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
—
4— 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
—
3— 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
—
5— 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.
—
3— 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
—
4— 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
—
3— 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
—
5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.
Yes
3— 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
—
2— 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
—
3— 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
—
4— 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
—
4— 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
—
3— 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
—
5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.
Yes
5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.
—
4— 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
—
3— 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
—
5— 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.
—
3— 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
—
2— 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
—
5— 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.
—
5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.
—
3— 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
—
5— 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.
—
4— 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
—
4— 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
—
3— 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
—
5— 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.
—
5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.
Yes
4— 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
—
3— 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
—
3— 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
—
2— 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
—
3— 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
—
3— 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
—
3— 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
—
2— 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
—
5— 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.
—
5— 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.
—
5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.
Yes
5— 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.
—
4— 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
—
3— 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
—
4— 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
—
4— 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
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Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (64)

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

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