Texas records · HIDALGO County · MERCEDES

Tiny Steps Learning Center

Licensed Center in MERCEDES, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 22, 2022

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 121 S GEORGIA AVE, MERCEDES, TX 78570 2609
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 22, 2022
Operation number: 1728893
Licensed capacity: 22 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	16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	6,510
Citations recorded	21
Record covers	November 10, 2021 – September 16, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	5
Medium High	7
Medium	8
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 422 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 2, 20253 citations recorded3 of 849 standards cited at this visit

746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating TimesRisk level: Medium

The following written operational policies are incomplete: (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F policy must include: (A)-(G); (20)Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter(relating to Parent Rights);(26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children (A)-(E); (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in 746.2202 of this chapter(relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).

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

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.

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

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

Two children files are missing immunization records.

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

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

InspectionNovember 18, 20244 citations recorded4 of 423 standards cited at this visit

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

Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High

Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 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

Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 15, 20234 citations recorded4 of 847 standards cited at this visit

746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel recordRisk level: Medium Low

Staff files were reviewed and the following was not available for review: pre service for a caregiver and TB results; a second file was missing proof of education.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatmentRisk level: Medium

A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topic: prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topics: recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

Facility is not current with children's products certification.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 407 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 22, 20221 citation recorded1 of 436 standards cited at this visit

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

In reviewing staff sign in/out logs it was found that there was a person working with no cleared background check. This person has been working since 11/1. (NOTE: The person has not been present this week)

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

InspectionSeptember 23, 20221 citation recorded1 of 505 standards cited at this visit

746.613(a) - Required ImmunizationsRisk level: High

2 of the children's files reviewed were lacking immunizations. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as immunizations were emailed to the director and she was able to print them)

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

InspectionSeptember 2, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 15, 20222 citations recorded2 of 246 standards cited at this visit

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before EatingRisk level: Medium High

Not all children washed their hands prior to eating lunch. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the children were asked to wash their hands.)

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

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

The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.

Correction verified by the state on September 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 12, 20223 citations recorded3 of 428 standards cited at this visit

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

Although the operation is not licensed for afterschool children, the room assigned for the age group is currently not set up and is not organized and children's items are on the tables. (Pictures on file)

Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5319 - Smoke Detectors TestingRisk level: High

The electronic smoke detection system was not working properly when the button for a drill was activated. There was no alarm sound and the company did not call to verify a drill.

Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

There have been no fire drills done since February. (One was attempted however the fire system was not operating properly)

Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2022.

InspectionMarch 25, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMarch 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 513 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 14, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 244 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 10, 20213 citations recorded3 of 1,184 standards cited at this visit

746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating TimesRisk level: Medium

Written operational policies are incomplete.

Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2021.

746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each BuildingRisk level: Medium High

Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2021.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

Children's products was not available for review during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2021.

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