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Taking Steps Childcare LLC

13507 BAMMEL NORTH HOUSTON RD, Houston, TX 77066-2956

Operation number:
1793841
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:
41
License effective:
October 28, 2024
Hours:
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7139401434
Email:
Takingstepschildcare@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 12 available inspections for Taking Steps Childcare LLC from February 27, 2024 through July 13, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 28, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Three later inspections, from June 19, 2026 through July 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

10 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77066

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.58
Local median
2.26

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
42%
Local median
43%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
59%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
2.58

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver received 19 of the 24 clock hours of required training for the July 2024-July 2025 training year.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The caregiver did not receive training in food allergies for the April 2024-April 2025 training year.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director received 28 of the required 30 clcok hours of annual training for the May 2024-May 2025 training year.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The parent handbook was reviewed and the following information was missing: 1. The benefits of indoor and outdoor physical activity. 2. The criteria that will be used to determine when the weather prevents outdoor play. 3. Parent have not been informed staff is required to received 1 clock hour of training each year related to recognizing the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, steps the center takes to increase employee and parent awareness of child abuse and neglect symptoms and prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; steps the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention; reporting procedures for parents and staff to take when child abuse or neglect is suspected. 4. Inform parents the center is in a gang free zone.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Documentation of the days and hours worked by staff was not available for review.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Of the six children's records evaluated, five lacked the required infromation regarding special needs.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Official code
746.605(12)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
All three personnel records evaluated lacked the pre-employment affidavit.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.901(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with the parents once the emergency is over.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
Official code
746.5202(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The center does not have current health inspection for the new location.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2025
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 center does not have a fire inspection for the new location.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 24, 2025
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
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The front door which is labeled as an exit was locked upon my arrival. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Official code
746.5209(c)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A food allergy plan that has been completed by the child's doctor; signed by the doctor and parent.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(15)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The center does not have a current inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 2/21/24.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
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: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The information pertaining to inclusive services was not included in the operational policies.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The information on parent rights was not included in the operational policies.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The special care needs information was not included in the admissions form.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Official code
746.605(12)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
An outdoor maintenance checklist was not available for review.
Correction deadline
July 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was a board missing on the fence and needs repair.
Correction deadline
April 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The sheet on the crib in the infant room was not snug fit and was loose.
Correction deadline
April 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2024
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)