Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.4
- Local median
- 0.25
Tiny Steps Learning Center
121 S GEORGIA AVE, Mercedes, TX 78570-2609
- Operation number:
- 1728893
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Hidalgo
- Capacity:
- 22
- License effective:
- December 22, 2022
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9566845314
- Email:
- Rodriguezrebecca227@gmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Tiny Steps Learning Center from November 10, 2021 through October 2, 2025.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 2, 2025 and involved health or food records.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 21
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 1
1 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78570
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 13%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.36
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 15, 2023November 18, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- October 10, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children files are missing immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- October 17, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The following written operational policies are incomplete: (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F policy must include: (A)-(G); (20)Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter(relating to Parent Rights);(26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children (A)-(E); (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in 746.2202 of this chapter(relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).
- Correction deadline
- October 16, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.
- Correction deadline
- November 18, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 25, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2415(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 25, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
- Correction deadline
- December 2, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 3, 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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 2, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Facility is not current with children's products certification.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topics: recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 22, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Staff files were reviewed and the following was not available for review: pre service for a caregiver and TB results; a second file was missing proof of education.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 22, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
- Official code
- 746.1329(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topic: prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 22, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
- Official code
- 746.1309(c)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- In reviewing staff sign in/out logs it was found that there was a person working with no cleared background check. This person has been working since 11/1. (NOTE: The person has not been present this week)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 2 of the children's files reviewed were lacking immunizations. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as immunizations were emailed to the director and she was able to print them)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.613(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 2, 2022
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: Environmental health
- Report finding
- Not all children washed their hands prior to eating lunch. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the children were asked to wash their hands.)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
- Official code
- 746.3417(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Although the operation is not licensed for afterschool children, the room assigned for the age group is currently not set up and is not organized and children's items are on the tables. (Pictures on file)
- Correction deadline
- May 20, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 1, 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
- There have been no fire drills done since February. (One was attempted however the fire system was not operating properly)
- Correction deadline
- May 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 1, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The electronic smoke detection system was not working properly when the button for a drill was activated. There was no alarm sound and the company did not call to verify a drill.
- Correction deadline
- May 20, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 1, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
- Official code
- 746.5319
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Children's products was not available for review during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 23, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 19, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.
- Correction deadline
- November 23, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 22, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
- Official code
- 746.5535(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Written operational policies are incomplete.
- Correction deadline
- November 23, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 19, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(1)