Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.06
- Local median
- 0.89
Small Steps Child Development Center
810 812 WEST AVE, San Antonio, TX 78201
- Operation number:
- 1200546
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Bexar
- Capacity:
- 48
- License effective:
- March 11, 2011
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2107859494
- Email:
- info@smallstepssatx.com
- Website:
- smallstepssatx.com
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 33 available inspections for Small Steps Child Development Center from August 26, 2021 through July 13, 2026.
18 inspections recorded violations, with 35 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 24, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five 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
- 33
- Recorded violations
- 35
- Higher-concern violations
- 26
- Repeated topics
- 5
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
33 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78201
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 48%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 55%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 1.31
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 10, 2024December 10, 2024Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 10, 2024September 6, 2024March 17, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 11, 2023August 27, 2024January 8, 2026June 24, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 19, 2024July 8, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 10, 2024March 13, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The preschool classroom was not maintained as licensed space. The carpet of the classroom was dirty with stains, a toaster oven was stored on top of chairs, and plastic packaging bags from toys were accessible.
- Correction deadline
- July 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 13, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Medium concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operation had not validated their background check list since 1/14/26. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director validate the list.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
- Official code
- 745.651(2)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- An evacuation diagram was not posted in the multipurpose classroom where PreK and School Age Children were present doing activities. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director posted the evacuation diagram.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
- Official code
- 746.5207(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floors and two rugs in the school-aged classroom were observed to be dirty with dirt stains. The hallway floor leading to the outdoor play area was observed dirty with stains and the floor of the van used to transport children had trash and food debris on the floor of the van.
- Correction deadline
- January 16, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 28, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Three of six children's records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file.
- Correction deadline
- July 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
- Correction deadline
- July 15, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 21, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file.
- Correction deadline
- July 15, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- At time of inspection, a school-aged child was seen sleeping in front of entrance/exit of class. This was corrected at inspection.
- Correction deadline
- March 17, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 27, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
- Official code
- 746.2909(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At time of inspection two infants were observed to be in class with children 18 months older than the youngest.
- Correction deadline
- March 17, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 27, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
- Official code
- 746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- At time of inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in crib wearing a bib.
- Correction deadline
- March 17, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 27, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
- Official code
- 746.2401(6)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated class had twelve children when they had nine.
- Correction deadline
- March 17, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 27, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- At time of inspection, director and operations driver did not have updated transportation training certificate with exam attached to it.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 21, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
- Official code
- 746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training.
- Correction deadline
- December 27, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 13, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
- Official code
- 746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At time of inspection, operation director did not have annual required topics for children under 24 months: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma - Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - Understanding early childhood brain development.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 13, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
- Official code
- 746.1311(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At time of inspection, operation director did not have the following annual training topics: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
- Correction deadline
- January 10, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 27, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
- Official code
- 746.1311(e)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- At time of inspection two televisions in school-aged classroom were observed to not be anchored.
- Correction deadline
- September 13, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
- Official code
- 746.3701(10)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- At time of inspection cleaning solutions were observed in the cabinet under childrens restroom at child's reach.
- Correction deadline
- September 6, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- At time of inspection, the school-aged classroom had a torn sofa. The floors in the operation were observed to be dirty with dirt stains. The floors in the infant room were observed with dirt stains while infants were crawling on them.
- Correction deadline
- September 27, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Correction deadline
- January 23, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
- Official code
- 746.303(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- At time of inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a crib wearing a bib and pacifier lanyard. This was corrected at inspection.
- Correction deadline
- January 10, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 23, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
- Official code
- 746.2401(6)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At time of inspection, three staff files did not have completed annual training.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 26, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At time of inspection, one caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid certification.
- Correction deadline
- February 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 26, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
- Official code
- 746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- During inspection, it was observed toddlers going to the office alone without caregiver.
- Correction deadline
- January 10, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 23, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At time of inspection directors file only had one hour out of thirty annual hours required.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 26, 2024
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: Child guidance
- Report finding
- At time of inspection two toddlers were observed sitting in a highchair. This was corrected at inspection.
- Correction deadline
- January 10, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 23, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
- Official code
- 746.2805(10)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- At time of inspection a diaper trash can did not have a lid cover in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
- Official code
- 746.3505(f)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- During inspection of transportation vehicle, it was observed broken glass pieces on van floor.
- Correction deadline
- June 5, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- The infant classroom had 7 children with one caregiver and the SAG was 9mos. Therefore, the infant classroom was over ratio by 3 children. The director moved the oldest 3 children to another classroom making the infant room in ratio during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- April 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 2, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
- Correction deadline
- March 2, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 29, 2022
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: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A caregiver was observed with fifteen children in care. The ages of the children were between five months to four years old.
- Correction deadline
- February 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- The infant classroom had seven infants with one caregiver. The ages of the children were between six and nineteen months.
- Correction deadline
- February 1, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 15, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A background check for two people no longer employed with the operation was not inactivated within seven days. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the background check was inactivated during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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: Background screening
- Report finding
- Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 23, 2021
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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- During walk through one of the fence panels were broken on the bottom making whole.
- Correction deadline
- August 26, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 8, 2021
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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Couch in the toddler classroom was ripped and foam from the inside was viewable where children could access.
- Correction deadline
- August 26, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 8, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407