Texas records · GALVESTON County · TEXAS CITY

Step By Step Learning Academy

Licensed Center in TEXAS CITY, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 24, 2016

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 714 14TH ST N, TEXAS CITY, TX 77590 5439
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 24, 2016
Operation number: 1593859
Licensed capacity: 124 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,331
Citations recorded	20
Record covers	January 5, 2022 – January 27, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	5
Medium High	10
Medium	4
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJanuary 27, 20261 citation recorded1 of 867 standards cited at this visit

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Sanitation inspection expired on 11-14-2024.

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2026.

InspectionJuly 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportJune 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 24 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 31, 20253 citations recorded3 of 335 standards cited at this visit

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High

The diaper changing mat in the Infant 1 classroom had a tear. Note: This was corrected when the diaper changing mat was switched to a new mat without tears.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleRisk level: High

One vehicle used to transport children is not equipped with a safety alarm.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No OverlapRisk level: Medium High

The use zone for an airplane teeter totter over laps with the playground plastic boarder.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 70 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 3, 20243 citations recorded3 of 859 standards cited at this visit

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/13/2022.

Correction verified by the state on January 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-InjectorsRisk level: High

Operational Policies did state if operation will administer unassigned epinephrine auto injectors.

Correction verified by the state on January 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 12/22/2022.

Correction verified by the state on February 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 5, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 415 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 24, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 18, 20221 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium

During follow up inspection, 2 out of the 3 children using high chairs were observed not fastned in high chairs. Straps were observed not in the high chairs. Noted: Pictures were taken.

Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2022.

InspectionJanuary 5, 202212 citations recorded12 of 753 standards cited at this visit

746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and YoungerRisk level: High

Parent Handbook did not discuss the procedures for infants on how the operation will maintain compliance for safe sleep.

Correction verified by the state on January 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - EmergenciesRisk level: Medium

Parent Handbook did not discuss procedures for medical emergencies.

Correction verified by the state on January 10, 2022.

746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent ParticipationRisk level: Medium Low

Parent Handbook did not provide parents with the procedures to participate at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on January 10, 2022.

746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

Staff hired on 10/21/2021 did not complete Pediatric CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

During inspection, six children were missing emergency contact address and phone number.

Correction verified by the state on January 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium

Operation had cots that were not assigned by number for two children.

Correction verified by the state on January 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and ExpulsionRisk level: Medium High

Parent Handbook did not discuss the procedures for suspension and expulsion of children.

Correction verified by the state on January 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High

During inspection, fire inspection had not been conducted since 10/15/2020.

Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

During inspection, chipped paint was observed in 1 of the 2 classrooms and 1 out of the 3 toilets is not working.

Correction verified by the state on January 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-InjectorsRisk level: High

Parent Handbook did not discussed the administration of unassigned epinephrine pens.

Correction verified by the state on January 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium

Parent Handbook did not discuss the requirements for promoting physical activity.

Correction verified by the state on January 10, 2022.

746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High

Staff hired on 10/12/2015 was missing 1 hour of annual training for year 2020-2021.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.