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Small Steps Child Development Center

Child care center · 810 812 WEST AVE, San Antonio, TX 78201 · License 1200546

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 48. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (280)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
At time of inspection directors file only had one hour out of thirty annual hours required.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was observed with fifteen children in care. The ages of the children were between five months to four years old.
4 746.2909(1) - 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.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had seven infants with one caregiver. The ages of the children were between six and nineteen months.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file.
4 746.1605(1) - 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.
4 746.1311(d) - 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.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training.
4 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
At time of inspection two televisions in school-aged classroom were observed to not be anchored.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
During walk through one of the fence panels were broken on the bottom making whole.
3 746.1311(e) - 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.
3 745.651(2)(A) - 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.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
4 746.1316(a) - 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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
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.
Yes
4 746.1315(a) - 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.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three of six children's records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - 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.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Couch in the toddler classroom was ripped and foam from the inside was viewable where children could access.
5 746.2401(6) - 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.
4 746.5207(b) - 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.
Yes
4 746.3407 - 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.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
At time of inspection, three staff files did not have completed annual training.
4 746.3407 - 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.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During inspection of transportation vehicle, it was observed broken glass pieces on van floor.
4 746.3505(f) - 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.
Yes
5 746.2805(10) - 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.
5 746.2401(6) - 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.
4 746.1605(1) - 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.
3 745.651(2)(A) - 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.
Yes
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
At time of inspection directors file only had one hour out of thirty annual hours required.
4 746.2909(1) - 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.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had seven infants with one caregiver. The ages of the children were between six and nineteen months.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
At time of inspection, three staff files did not have completed annual training.
4 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
At time of inspection two televisions in school-aged classroom were observed to not be anchored.
3 746.1311(e) - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - 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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
4 746.3505(f) - 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.
Yes
5 746.2401(6) - 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.
4 746.1311(d) - 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.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three of six children's records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file.
4 746.3407 - 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.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During inspection of transportation vehicle, it was observed broken glass pieces on van floor.
4 746.1315(a) - 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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Couch in the toddler classroom was ripped and foam from the inside was viewable where children could access.
4 746.1316(a) - 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.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was observed with fifteen children in care. The ages of the children were between five months to four years old.
5 746.3407(12) - 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.
4 746.5207(b) - 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.
Yes
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
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.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
5 746.2401(6) - 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.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
5 746.2805(10) - 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.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
During walk through one of the fence panels were broken on the bottom making whole.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
5 746.2401(6) - 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.
3 745.651(2)(A) - 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.
Yes
5 746.2805(10) - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was observed with fifteen children in care. The ages of the children were between five months to four years old.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had seven infants with one caregiver. The ages of the children were between six and nineteen months.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
4 746.1315(a) - 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.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - 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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Couch in the toddler classroom was ripped and foam from the inside was viewable where children could access.
4 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
At time of inspection two televisions in school-aged classroom were observed to not be anchored.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During inspection of transportation vehicle, it was observed broken glass pieces on van floor.
3 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
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.
Yes
4 746.1311(d) - 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.
4 746.1605(1) - 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.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three of six children's records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file.
4 746.3407 - 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.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
During walk through one of the fence panels were broken on the bottom making whole.
5 746.3407(12) - 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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
At time of inspection, three staff files did not have completed annual training.
4 746.3407 - 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.
5 746.2401(6) - 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.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
At time of inspection directors file only had one hour out of thirty annual hours required.
3 746.1311(e) - 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.
4 746.5207(b) - 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.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training.

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

Inspections (144)

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

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