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A Step Above Learning Center

8606 FLOSSIE MAE ST, Houston, TX 77029-3302

Operation number:
1732578
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
12
License effective:
February 10, 2023
Hours:
06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2813862629
Email:
jacksonsharon907@gmail.com
Website:
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 20 available inspections for A Step Above Learning Center from February 8, 2022 through July 21, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 31 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on August 5, 2025 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in eight 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
20

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
31

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 7 local median in Houston

Compared to 104 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.55
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
65%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.89

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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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver with five or fewer years of experience has 1 hour in management, short 5 hours.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
Official code
747.1309(e)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
1 active ant bed is present on the playground and needs to be treated.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3223 - Pest Extermination
Official code
747.3223
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation's kitchen trash can was overfilled and had a foul odor coming from it. A bottle of bleach was accessible to children in the bathroom. All floors were not clean. Note: the primary caregiver removed the trash can.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Multiple hazards found to be in both indoor and outdoors: dead roaches inside, dog feces in the backyard, high grass on the playground, children's play equipment broken on the playground.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
747.3501
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's smoke detector is not working and needs to be replaced. Even with a new battery, the smoke detector did not work.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.5113 - Installation of Smoke Detectors
Official code
747.5113
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver is missing the following training: preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, immunizations, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
Official code
747.1309(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary care is missing safe sleep and SIDS training.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
Official code
747.1309(c)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver is missing six of the annual training hours in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision
Correction deadline
February 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
Official code
747.1309(e)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver is missing all required annual training specified in this standard.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
Official code
747.1309(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver is missing 1.5 required clock hour of training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1309(b) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -6 hours in specific topics
Official code
747.1309(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection i observed there were no lock down drills being done.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
Official code
747.5005(3)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The checklist for indoor and outdoor space is not being completed.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.4407(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
Official code
747.4407(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection I observed the emergency authorization section not filled out by the parent.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
747.605(11)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver did not complete the required annual trainings.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
Official code
747.1309(d)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection the director's folder did not have the required trainings for a children under 24 months.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
Official code
747.1309(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The monthly fire drills not being documented monthly.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
747.5107(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection there were cleaning supplies in reach of children, animal urine and feces observed indoors and outdoors in backyard, and floor tile near front entrance was broken.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the walk-through, a heater was observed in the children's play area and was assessable to children. The air condition must be out of reach of children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
747.3501(3)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
When reviewing the primary caregiver file, there were no acceptable training hours for the caregiver's annual training year of 5/2022 to 5/2023.
Correction deadline
April 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Official code
747.1303(5)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
4 children's records reviewed did not have health statements or documentation from the health care professional that the children have been examined within the last year.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
747.603(a)(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The substitute caregiver has not completed orientation training.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1207(3) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - Orientation
Official code
747.1207(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The substitute had a National CPRFoundation training certification. This training is completed all online and does not use a manikin.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Official code
747.1313(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An outlet was observed not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
747.3501
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two training cups observed not labeled. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the training cups were labeled with child's name.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2405(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Official code
747.2405(4)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One person present in the house did not have background checks completed.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 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: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed that the ceiling above the kitchen had damage from the freeze. The ceiling is open covered by a plastic wrap. Note: Pictures were taken and the ceiling is scheduled to be fixed Monday.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two out of two child records reviewed is missing parent signature for medical authorization.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
747.605(12)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out one child records reviewed is missing the immunization record on file.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
747.603(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
It was found that the CPR training was completed online.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Official code
747.1313(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The caregiver did not have equipment or furnishings for infants to sleep in.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
Official code
747.2305(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Caregiver did not have 3A-40BC fire extinguisher at her home.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
Official code
747.5103