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Baby Steps Learning Center

7820 FM 1960 RD E STE 207, Humble, TX 77346-2257

Operation number:
1793585
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
57
License effective:
January 9, 2025
Hours:
12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
Phone:
8327776288
Email:
Not listed
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 32 available inspections for Baby Steps Learning Center from March 7, 2024 through August 7, 2026.

18 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 30, 2026 and involved licensing compliance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three 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
32

23 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
28

22 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

18 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
8

Last 36 months

Local comparison

32 total inspections vs 12 local median in 77346

Compared to 33 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.88
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
35%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
56%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
8
Local average
1.85

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: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation's director has not ensured required inspections for the operation from third-party entities are being completed timely.
Correction status
Correction due by August 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation hasn't had an annual fire inspection completed by a state or local fire marshal.
Correction status
Correction due by August 21, 2026
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
Two previous employees' background checks weren't inactivated within the required time frame.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Official code
745.651(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During an inspection at the operation, the young infant classroom was observed to be out of ratio with only one caregiver with 5 infants aged 2 months-9 months in one classroom. This was corrected when one child was moved to the older infant classroom to ensure proper ratio.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
A known allegation of inappropriate discipline was not reported to Licensing via the proper channel.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A child in care and an employee's records were not at the operation and available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Official code
746.801(1)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The allergy plan for a child with allergies wasn't signed by a medical professional.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2026
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
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation hasn't had an annual fire inspection completed by a state or local fire marshal.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2026
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation still hasn't had an annual fire inspection completed by a state or local fire marshal.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 16, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was observed to be one caregiver caring for 6 infants aged 8 months to 14 months. This was corrected by a second caregiver coming in to work in the infant classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation is delinquent in paying its franchise tax and the right to transact business in Texas has been forfeited.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
Official code
745.247
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four out of four employee records reviewed did not have an indicated start date for each employee. Corrected by hire dates being written in files.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Official code
746.901(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current fire inspection completed by a state or local fire marshal. The operation had a current fire alarm system inspection completed by an individual company instead.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2026
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operations fire inspection expired on 10/1/2025.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2025
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)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was an infant without a labeled crib.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Official code
746.2409(a)(10)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
I observed a caregiver with a provisionally eligible background check caring for a child alone. This was corrected when the director had another staff member without conditions accompany the caregiver with conditions in the classroom.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
I observed a child under 12 months sleeping on an activity mat in the infant classroom.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2405(2)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
I observed a 2 month old in a crib with a bib that was not on the child's neck and a pacifier clip on a string with beads. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the items from the crib.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver provided the incorrect age of a child. This was corrected when the director informed the caregiver the correct age of the child.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2025
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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained throughout the investigation inappropriate discipline was practiced when a caregiver used physically discipline.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregivers did not provide the correct ages of the children they were caring for when asked.
Correction deadline
September 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There were three people in the building without active background checks. One of the people without an active background check left the operation.
Correction deadline
September 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2025
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
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no documentation of the smoke detectors being tested.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
746.5319
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There were no fire drills, lock down drills, or severe weather drills documented at the operation.
Correction deadline
July 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
There were two children under two watching TV.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
No one knew who was in charge when the director stepped out.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 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)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During the first initial phase and during the first initial inspection for the second initial phase the director has not been present for the visits.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Official code
746.1011(a)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies is missing the section on promotion of physical activity and procedures for supporting inclusive service.
Correction deadline
March 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2024
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)