Small Steps Child Development Center
Repeat pattern: the same regulatory standard was cited more than once within a 60-month window.
Regulatory record
Compiled from the originating licensing authority. Each item links to its source. Severity marked “(inferred)” was derived from the citation, not assigned by the authority.
- Serious
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.
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- Serious
Three of six children's records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
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- Serious
At time of inspection two infants were observed to be in class with children 18 months older than the youngest.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
At time of inspection, a school-aged child was seen sleeping in front of entrance/exit of class. This was corrected at inspection.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated class had twelve children when they had nine.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
At time of inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in crib wearing a bib.
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- Serious
At time of inspection, director and operations driver did not have updated transportation training certificate with exam attached to it.
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- Moderate
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training.
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- Critical
At time of inspection cleaning solutions were observed in the cabinet under childrens restroom at child's reach.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
At time of inspection two televisions in school-aged classroom were observed to not be anchored.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
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.
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- Moderate
At time of inspection, three staff files did not have completed annual training.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
At time of inspection, one caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid certification.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
At time of inspection directors file only had one hour out of thirty annual hours required.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
At time of inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a crib wearing a bib and pacifier lanyard. This was corrected at inspection.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
During inspection, it was observed toddlers going to the office alone without caregiver.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
At time of inspection two toddlers were observed sitting in a highchair. This was corrected at inspection.
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- Moderate
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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- Serious
At time of inspection a diaper trash can did not have a lid cover in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
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- Serious
During inspection of transportation vehicle, it was observed broken glass pieces on van floor.
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- Serious
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.
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- Moderate
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.
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- Serious
A caregiver was observed with fifteen children in care. The ages of the children were between five months to four years old.
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- Serious
The infant classroom had seven infants with one caregiver. The ages of the children were between six and nineteen months.
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- Moderate
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
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- Serious
During walk through one of the fence panels were broken on the bottom making whole.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Couch in the toddler classroom was ripped and foam from the inside was viewable where children could access.
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