Early Steps Bilingual Academy

Licensed Center in TYLER, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 24, 2019

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1524 CUMBERLAND RD, TYLER, TX 75703 9342
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 24, 2019
Operation number: 1686102
Licensed capacity: 112 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,732
Citations recorded	14
Record covers	April 12, 2022 – September 29, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	5
Medium High	4
Medium	4
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 29, 20262 citations recorded2 of 769 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High

During a review of the staff files, it was observed three caregivers without updated training for the year.

The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

During a walk through of the operation, it was learned a staff member without an active background check was supervising a group of 7 students. This was brought to the directors attention and corrected at inspection.

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

InspectionSeptember 30, 20252 citations recorded2 of 497 standards cited at this visit

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.

Correction verified by the state on October 31, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High

During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.

Correction verified by the state on October 31, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 12, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High

Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on September 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 5, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically PresentRisk level: Medium High

This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 17, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.

Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 18, 20243 citations recorded3 of 730 standards cited at this visit

746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear PointsRisk level: High

During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2024.

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive servicesRisk level: Medium

During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2024.

InspectionJuly 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 538 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 28, 20232 citations recorded2 of 677 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.

Correction verified by the state on April 11, 2023.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.

Correction verified by the state on April 11, 2023.

InspectionAugust 18, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 5, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.

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

ReportJuly 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 12, 20221 citation recorded1 of 508 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.

Corrected at the time of inspection. 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.