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Step By Step Learning Academy

714 14TH ST N, Texas City, TX 77590-5439

Operation number:
1593859
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Galveston
Capacity:
124
License effective:
February 24, 2016
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4097957704
Email:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for Step By Step Learning Academy from January 5, 2022 through January 27, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 27, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 77590

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.54
Local median
1.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
39%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
52%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
2.75

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Sanitation inspection expired on 11-14-2024.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing mat in the Infant 1 classroom had a tear. Note: This was corrected when the diaper changing mat was switched to a new mat without tears.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
One vehicle used to transport children is not equipped with a safety alarm.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zone for an airplane teeter totter over laps with the playground plastic boarder.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
Official code
746.4813(c)
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Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Operational Policies did state if operation will administer unassigned epinephrine auto injectors.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Official code
746.501(a)(29)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/13/2022.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 12/22/2022.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During follow up inspection, 2 out of the 3 children using high chairs were observed not fastned in high chairs. Straps were observed not in the high chairs. Noted: Pictures were taken.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During inspection, six children were missing emergency contact address and phone number.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Staff hired on 10/21/2021 did not complete Pediatric CPR training.
Correction deadline
January 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(4)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Staff hired on 10/12/2015 was missing 1 hour of annual training for year 2020-2021.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Operation had cots that were not assigned by number for two children.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Parent Handbook did not discuss procedures for medical emergencies.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
Official code
746.501(a)(5)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Parent Handbook did not discuss the procedures for suspension and expulsion of children.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Official code
746.501(a)(8)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Parent Handbook did not discuss the procedures for infants on how the operation will maintain compliance for safe sleep.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Official code
746.501(a)(9)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Parent Handbook did not discuss the requirements for promoting physical activity.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Parent Handbook did not provide parents with the procedures to participate at the operation.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
Official code
746.501(a)(21)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Parent Handbook did not discussed the administration of unassigned epinephrine pens.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Official code
746.501(a)(29)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During inspection, chipped paint was observed in 1 of the 2 classrooms and 1 out of the 3 toilets is not working.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During inspection, fire inspection had not been conducted since 10/15/2020.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)