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Stair Steps 2 Learning

Child care center · 13303 WINDFERN RD, Houston, TX 77064-3138 · License 1369187

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 130. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (440)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
The use zone for the rocking equipment was less than 6 ft apart from the other play equipment.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The annual transportation safety training has not been received for the director.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
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.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There is no surfacing under the play equipment with a containing slide.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
During the inspection a caregiver supervising infants was found to not have current CPR training as required.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Fan were in use and accessible to children in the school-age room Correction: Caregiver removed the fan away from the children.
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 the inspection I observed an 11 year old alone in a classroom without a caregiver.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Documentation was not available for emergency practices and playground maintenance. The director certificate was also not on site.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During the inspection 1 out of 10 records did not have emergency medical authorizartion.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The two vans use to transport the children is missing a first aid kit.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operation has failed to maintain adquate loose-fill surfacing on equipmnet 5ft or less.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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.
Yes
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
The use zone for the play structure were not six feet from the other equipment and the slide exit
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
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.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There is no surfacing under the play equipment with a containing slide.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The operation does not have 6 inches of use zone space for stationary equipment on the playground.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
During review of children's records 4 out of 10 records evaluated did not include a health statement.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
An infant feeding instruction was not provided during inspection. Correction: Parent of the infant filled out the feeding instruction during pick up time.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The operation was unable to provide 2 personnel files requested during the inspection.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During review of personnel 2 caregivers were found to have not retrieved 24 hours of annual training as required.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operation has failed to maintain adquate loose-fill surfacing on equipmnet 5ft or less.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
During review of personnel the director was found to not obtained 30 hours of annual training as required.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Fire inspection is not up to date.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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.
Yes
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
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
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection I observed a 6 month old asleep in a crib with a blanket.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
Yes
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Fire inspection is not up to date.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Staff, which included the director, did not have current transportation safety training.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and caregiver responsible for transportation was found to not have current transportation training.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
During review of files the director and caregiver who provides transportation did not have current transporation training.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection I observed a iron fence that was missing a picket
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
4 746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
During the inspection I observed two infants ages 13 and 15 months in the main room with children as old as 6 years old.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During review of record keeping 3 out of 10 files evaluated did not have current immunizations.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The operation does not have 6 inches of use zone space for stationary equipment on the playground.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
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.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
All staff members including the director have first aid/cpr that is expired and requires renewal.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection I observed peeled paint and exposed sheet rock from missing boarder along the walls of the building.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Playground maintenance checklists was not provided during inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were tree branches on the playground and accessible to the children.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The two vans use to transport the children does not have a child safety alarm.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director has failed to ensure the operation is operating in compliance with minimum standards.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the walkthrough I observed an infant asleep in a restrictive device.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
During the walkthrough of the infant room I observed an infant in a swing with a bottle propped with a blanket.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
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
Background check validation has not been completed since January 2026.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
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 the inspection I observed an 11 year old alone in a classroom without a caregiver.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During review of personnel 2 caregivers were found to have not retrieved 24 hours of annual training as required.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection I observed a 6 month old asleep in a crib with a blanket.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There is no surfacing under the play equipment with a containing slide.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection I observed peeled paint and exposed sheet rock from missing boarder along the walls of the building.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Fire inspection is not up to date.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection I observed a iron fence that was missing a picket
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
During review of personnel the director was found to not obtained 30 hours of annual training as required.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
During review of children's records 4 out of 10 records evaluated did not include a health statement.
4 746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
During the inspection I observed two infants ages 13 and 15 months in the main room with children as old as 6 years old.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were tree branches on the playground and accessible to the children.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
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.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the walkthrough I observed an infant asleep in a restrictive device.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The annual transportation safety training has not been received for the director.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
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.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During review of record keeping 3 out of 10 files evaluated did not have current immunizations.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Fire inspection is not up to date.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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.
Yes
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Documentation was not available for emergency practices and playground maintenance. The director certificate was also not on site.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director has failed to ensure the operation is operating in compliance with minimum standards.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
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
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operation has failed to maintain adquate loose-fill surfacing on equipmnet 5ft or less.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
An infant feeding instruction was not provided during inspection. Correction: Parent of the infant filled out the feeding instruction during pick up time.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and caregiver responsible for transportation was found to not have current transportation training.
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
Background check validation has not been completed since January 2026.
Yes
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
All staff members including the director have first aid/cpr that is expired and requires renewal.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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.
Yes
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
During the inspection a caregiver supervising infants was found to not have current CPR training as required.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
During review of files the director and caregiver who provides transportation did not have current transporation training.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The two vans use to transport the children does not have a child safety alarm.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Staff, which included the director, did not have current transportation safety training.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There is no surfacing under the play equipment with a containing slide.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
Yes
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The operation does not have 6 inches of use zone space for stationary equipment on the playground.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During the inspection 1 out of 10 records did not have emergency medical authorizartion.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The two vans use to transport the children is missing a first aid kit.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The operation has failed to maintain adquate loose-fill surfacing on equipmnet 5ft or less.
3 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The operation does not have 6 inches of use zone space for stationary equipment on the playground.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Fan were in use and accessible to children in the school-age room Correction: Caregiver removed the fan away from the children.

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

Inspections (96)

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

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