Little Steps Academy
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.
- Critical
Operation has not paid background check fee.
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- Serious
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The operation was not providing an infant daily report to the parents of infants ages 0-17 months old noting the times and amount of food the infant was ingesting. The operation has since been providing this information to the parents of the children in the infant classroom.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The operation was not providing an infant daily report to the parents of infants ages 0-17 months old noting the times of diaper changes. The operation has since been providing this information to the parents of the children in the infant classroom.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - source: Texas HHSC CCR
- Serious
The outdoor play space has three active ant piles and thorny vines around the fence.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
The a.c unit is accessible to children.
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- Moderate
Director did not leave a person in charge in their absence. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
There was no person in charge. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - source: Texas HHSC CCR
- Serious
Infant room had a very little selection of toys available for infant engagement.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
The classrooms had little to no toys available for children to initiate play. Toys were put up out of reach and had to be retrived by a caregiver.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
The sheets on the infant cribs were not tight fitting and created an entanglement hazard.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
At the time of the inspection, 2 caregivers did not have pre-service training and did not have the 2 years od required experince in a regulated center.
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- Moderate
The provider did not report the number of employees that left in 2024 in the allotted timeframe required.
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- Serious
The playground has multiple tripping hazards including PVC pipes and black rubber covering for the water pipe. There are also holes on the side of the building that need to be filled and leveled out to avoid risk of tripping.
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- Moderate
Report not submitted as of 1/16/2023.
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- Serious
A child did not have their hands washed after diapering.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
A walking child was placed in a crib with a crib bed that was too high, causing risks of the child standing up and falling out, climbing out, and injuring themselves.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A child's enrollment form did not have their emergency contact's address.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Two staff members did not have current attendance records on file.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
There were loose cords hanging from a TV in the classroom.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were responsible for.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Three children's files were missing the healthcare professional statement.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
A caregiver with a pending background check was present and alone with children.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Caregivers are expected to follow the activity plan to ensure consistency in the children's daily activities.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Two children's allergies were not posted in their classrooms or in the kitchen where food gets prepared.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.
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- Moderate
The operation had 22 children in care with one caregiver, the youngest child was under 12 months old and the oldest was around 11 years old.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
It was observed three infants on high chairs for more that 15 minutes.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
It was observed children over the age of 2 years old, walking from another room to the infant room.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
It was observed 3 infants unsupervised while a caregiver was in a room adjacent supervising another group of children.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
It was observed the permit holder supervising and providing care for the infant room and an older children's room while serving meals to the older children group.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Tracking system did not have a complete information of the incoming children, did not showed the time of arrival and age of the children in care.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
It was observed a child having access to an electrical cable that was connected to a wall outlet.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
The permit holder did not comply with Lawas and Rules, by not providing children supervision that ensure safety of all children in care.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
The supervision provide did not ensure each child s safety and well-being based on physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child s on going activity as appropriate.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Infants were left unsupervised during opening hours.
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- Serious
A crib mattress was torn up with tape covering the tears making the mattress not washable.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
The center staff was present at the center, exposing other staff and children, while being positive for COVID-19.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after changing a diaper.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Caregiver did not wash hands after changing a diaper.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A child was sleeping in a crib with loose hardware. The child and mattress had sunken almost reaching the floor.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
The operation did not notify licensing of a positive COVID-19 case.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A child did not have their hands washed after diapering.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A crib did not have a snug fitted sheet covering the mattress.
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- Critical
An eight month old infant had a blanket while sleeping in the swing.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
An eight month old child was seen to be sleeping in a restrictive device.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
None of the caregivers knew who was in charge while the director was not present.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
The director does not record daily attendance.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
The infant room with specified age group of 16m had 6 children. The ratio for this SAG is 5 children. There was only one caregiver supervising schoolers and preschool classrooms during naptime.
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