Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.91
- Local median
- 0.55
Little Steps Academy
3121 FOREST AVE, Fort Worth, TX 76112-7001
- Operation number:
- 1626087
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Tarrant
- Capacity:
- 47
- License effective:
- December 21, 2016
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 8178812501
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 23 available inspections for Little Steps Academy from November 10, 2021 through May 27, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 44 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 15, 2026 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 23
- Recorded violations
- 44
- Higher-concern violations
- 35
- Repeated topics
- 8
7 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
23 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 76112
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 19%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 8
- Local average
- 1.14
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
August 28, 2023August 29, 2023July 11, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 29, 2023October 12, 2023January 2, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 29, 2023October 12, 2023Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 12, 2023April 17, 2026Sleep safety
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 29, 2023October 12, 2023December 31, 2024Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 12, 2023May 15, 2026Individual needs and accommodations
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 12, 2023December 31, 2024Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 17, 2024January 16, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Operation has not paid background check fee.
- Correction deadline
- May 15, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
- Official code
- 745.509
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
- Official code
- 746.2431(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2431(3) - Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper Changes
- Official code
- 746.2431(3)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The outdoor play space has three active ant piles and thorny vines around the fence.
- Correction deadline
- January 9, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The a.c unit is accessible to children.
- Correction deadline
- January 9, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
- Official code
- 746.4751(c)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Director did not leave a person in charge in their absence. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
- Correction deadline
- September 17, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 2, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1013(a)(2) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities
- Official code
- 746.1013(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- There was no person in charge. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
- Correction deadline
- September 17, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 2, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
- Official code
- 746.1013(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The provider did not report the number of employees that left in 2024 in the allotted timeframe required.
- Correction deadline
- January 24, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 27, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
- Official code
- 746.303(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Infant room had a very little selection of toys available for infant engagement.
- Correction deadline
- January 10, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 10, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
- Official code
- 746.2405(5)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The sheets on the infant cribs were not tight fitting and created an entanglement hazard.
- Correction deadline
- January 10, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 10, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2415(c)(2) - Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin
- Official code
- 746.2415(c)(2)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- January 10, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 10, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2206(3)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Child-Initiated - Equipment/Materials In Reach
- Official code
- 746.2206(3)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- January 31, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 10, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- March 4, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 29, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
- Official code
- 746.4751(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Report not submitted as of 1/16/2023.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 18, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
- Official code
- 746.303(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children's allergies were not posted in their classrooms or in the kitchen where food gets prepared.
- Correction deadline
- October 16, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
- Official code
- 746.403(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A child's enrollment form did not have their emergency contact's address.
- Correction deadline
- October 16, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
- Official code
- 746.605(6)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Two staff members did not have current attendance records on file.
- Correction deadline
- October 16, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
- Official code
- 746.801(5)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Three children's files were missing the healthcare professional statement.
- Correction deadline
- October 20, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- A caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were responsible for.
- Correction deadline
- October 13, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(3)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Caregivers are expected to follow the activity plan to ensure consistency in the children's daily activities.
- Correction deadline
- October 16, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
- Official code
- 746.2203(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A child did not have their hands washed after diapering.
- Correction deadline
- October 13, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
- Official code
- 746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.
- Correction deadline
- October 13, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
- Official code
- 746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.
- Correction deadline
- October 20, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.3819
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver with a pending background check was present and alone with children.
- Correction deadline
- October 12, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There were loose cords hanging from a TV in the classroom.
- Correction deadline
- October 16, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- October 13, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
- Official code
- 746.4503(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- August 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
- Official code
- 746.1615
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- August 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
- Official code
- 746.1203(3)(B)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- It was observed children over the age of 2 years old, walking from another room to the infant room.
- Correction deadline
- August 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
- Official code
- 746.2403(6)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- It was observed a child having access to an electrical cable that was connected to a wall outlet.
- Correction deadline
- August 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- August 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
- Official code
- 746.631(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- It was observed three infants on high chairs for more that 15 minutes.
- Correction deadline
- August 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
- Official code
- 746.2417(2)(B)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- It was observed 3 infants unsupervised while a caregiver was in a room adjacent supervising another group of children.
- Correction deadline
- August 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
- Official code
- 746.2405(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Infants were left unsupervised during opening hours.
- Correction deadline
- September 1, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
- Official code
- 746.2401(7)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The permit holder did not comply with Lawas and Rules, by not providing children supervision that ensure safety of all children in care.
- Correction deadline
- September 1, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(9)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- August 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 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
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(4)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A crib did not have a snug fitted sheet covering the mattress.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 23, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
- Official code
- 746.2409(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after changing a diaper.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 23, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
- Official code
- 746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Environmental health
- Report finding
- The operation did not notify licensing of a positive COVID-19 case.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 23, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
- Official code
- 746.305(a)(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A child did not have their hands washed after diapering.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 23, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
- Official code
- 746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A child was sleeping in a crib with loose hardware. The child and mattress had sunken almost reaching the floor.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 23, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2409(a)(4) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Secure Supports
- Official code
- 746.2409(a)(4)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The center staff was present at the center, exposing other staff and children, while being positive for COVID-19.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 23, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3703(a) - People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present
- Official code
- 746.3703(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Caregiver did not wash hands after changing a diaper.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 23, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
- Official code
- 746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A crib mattress was torn up with tape covering the tears making the mattress not washable.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 23, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2409(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
- Official code
- 746.2409(a)(3)
No recorded violations in this report