Taking Steps Childcare LLC

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 28, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 13507 BAMMEL NORTH HOUSTON RD, HOUSTON, TX 77066 2956
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 28, 2024
Operation number: 1793841
Licensed capacity: 41 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-07:00 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	4,182
Citations recorded	19
Record covers	February 27, 2024 – October 14, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	7
Medium	7
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 327 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJune 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 9 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 28, 20258 citations recorded8 of 774 standards cited at this visit

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

The director received 28 of the required 30 clcok hours of annual training for the May 2024-May 2025 training year.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Risk level: Medium Low

All three personnel records evaluated lacked the pre-employment affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2025.

746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification PlanRisk level: Medium High

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with the parents once the emergency is over.

Correction verified by the state on November 27, 2025.

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceRisk level: Medium

Documentation of the days and hours worked by staff was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2025.

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

One caregiver received 19 of the 24 clock hours of required training for the July 2024-July 2025 training year.

Correction verified by the state on November 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementRisk level: Medium High

Of the six children's records evaluated, five lacked the required infromation regarding special needs.

Correction verified by the state on December 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

The caregiver did not receive training in food allergies for the April 2024-April 2025 training year.

Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2025.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on December 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 13, 20252 citations recorded2 of 8 standards cited at this visit

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

The center does not have a fire inspection for the new location.

Correction verified by the state on November 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

The center does not have current health inspection for the new location.

Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2025.

InspectionApril 24, 20253 citations recorded3 of 544 standards cited at this visit

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

The center does not have a current inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 2/21/24.

Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High

A food allergy plan that has been completed by the child's doctor; signed by the doctor and parent.

Correction verified by the state on May 5, 2025.

746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as ExitsRisk level: High

The front door which is labeled as an exit was locked upon my arrival. This was corrected at inspection.

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

InspectionOctober 8, 20243 citations recorded3 of 577 standards cited at this visit

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementRisk level: Medium High

The special care needs information was not included in the admissions form.

Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent RightsRisk level: Medium

The information on parent rights was not included in the operational policies.

Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

The information pertaining to inclusive services was not included in the operational policies.

Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2024.

InspectionSeptember 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 144 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 28, 20241 citation recorded1 of 546 standards cited at this visit

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistRisk level: Medium

An outdoor maintenance checklist was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on July 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 8, 20242 citations recorded2 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High

There was a board missing on the fence and needs repair.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High

The sheet on the crib in the infant room was not snug fit and was loose.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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.