Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON

Stair Steps 2 Learning

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 27, 2012

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
13303 WINDFERN RD, HOUSTON, TX 77064 3138
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
January 27, 2012
Operation number
1369187
Licensed capacity
130 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit
YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record0
Assessments on record2
Standards evaluated across those visits3,565
Citations recorded59
Record coversOctober 11, 2022 – September 14, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High13
Medium High27
Medium17
Medium Low2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 14, 20266 citations recorded6 of 414 standards cited at this visit
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
During review of record keeping 5 out of 10 record evaluated did not include emergency contact information.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2026.

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium
During review of record keeping 2 out of 10 records evaluated did not have physician information.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2026.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
During review of record keeping 7 out of 10 records evaluated did not include a health statement.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2026.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
During review of record keeping 5 out of 10 records evaluated did not have immunizations.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2026.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High
During review of record keeping 3 out of 10 record evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of AdmissionRisk level: Medium Low
During review of record keeping 4 out of 10 record evaluated did not include an admissions date.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2026.

InspectionJuly 31, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 20, 20263 citations recorded3 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection a caregiver supervising infants was found to not have current CPR training as required.

Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current listRisk level: Medium
Background check validation has not been completed since January 2026.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
Director and caregiver responsible for transportation was found to not have current transportation training.

Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2026.

InspectionMay 15, 20266 citations recorded6 of 699 standards cited at this visit
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High
The director has failed to ensure the operation is operating in compliance with minimum standards.

Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection I observed peeled paint and exposed sheet rock from missing boarder along the walls of the building.

Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium
The operation was unable to provide 2 personnel files requested during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2026.

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 activityRisk level: High
During the inspection I observed an 11 year old alone in a classroom without a caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection I observed two infants ages 13 and 15 months in the main room with children as old as 6 years old.

Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2026.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
During the inspection I observed two children ages 13 months and 15 months in the main room watching television. This was corrected when the caregivers took the children to their classsrooms and turned off the television.

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

InspectionOctober 3, 20254 citations recorded4 of 15 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection I observed a iron fence that was missing a picket

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

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
The operation has failed to maintain adquate loose-fill surfacing on equipmnet 5ft or less.

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2025.

746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary EquipmentRisk level: Medium
The operation does not have 6 inches of use zone space for stationary equipment on the playground.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2025.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required.

Correction verified by the state on October 15, 2025.

InspectionSeptember 18, 202514 citations recorded14 of 582 standards cited at this visit
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
During the walkthrough I observed an infant asleep in a restrictive device.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
During review of record keeping 2 out of 10 files evalluated did not have all required information. Missing the address for the emergency contact provided.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025. 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
During the inspection I observed a 6 month old asleep in a crib with a blanket.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025. 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 was found to not have a current fire inspection as required.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
The operation has failed to maintain adquate loose-fill surfacing on equipmnet 5ft or less.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 6 infants ages 6,6,11,16,16 and 17 months ratio of 1:4. The caregiver was over ratio by 2.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
During review of personnel the director was found to not obtained 30 hours of annual training as required.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
During review of children's records 4 out of 10 records evaluated did not include a health statement.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
During review of personnel 2 caregivers were found to have not retrieved 24 hours of annual training as required.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025.

746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary EquipmentRisk level: Medium
The operation does not have 6 inches of use zone space for stationary equipment on the playground.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025.

746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop BottlesRisk level: High
During the walkthrough of the infant room I observed an infant in a swing with a bottle propped with a blanket.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High
During the inspection 1 out of 10 records did not have emergency medical authorizartion.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneRisk level: High
During the inspection I observed a person without an eligible background check providing direct care to 6 infants between the ages of 6 months and 17 months.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
During review of record keeping 3 out of 10 files evaluated did not have current immunizations.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025.

InspectionSeptember 18, 20245 citations recorded5 of 579 standards cited at this visit
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
During review of files the director and caregiver who provides transportation did not have current transporation training.

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2024.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High
During review of records for the infant teacher it was determined that the caregiver did not have current training in Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and Understanding early childhood brain developmen

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection I observed 2 infants ages 12 months and 13 months in highchairs without the safety straps fastened as required. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened the straps.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
During inspection of the outdoor play area the exit door to the playground was found to not close easily. Door latch was found to be grinding when attempting to pull closed.

Correction verified by the state on October 31, 2024.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
During the inspection I observed two infants in the main room with the television on. This was corrected when the caregiver turned off the tv.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionJuly 31, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
AssessmentJanuary 19, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.

Correction verified by the state on January 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 17, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.

Correction verified by the state on December 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 10, 20232 citations recorded2 of 10 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High
Fire inspection is not up to date.

Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High
There is no surfacing under the play equipment with a containing slide.

Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 25, 202311 citations recorded11 of 620 standards cited at this visit
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleRisk level: High
The two vans use to transport the children does not have a child safety alarm.

Correction verified by the state on October 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
There were tree branches on the playground and accessible to the children.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on SidesRisk level: Medium High
The use zone for the play structure were not six feet from the other equipment and the slide exit

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsRisk level: Medium
Playground maintenance checklists was not provided during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium
An infant feeding instruction was not provided during inspection. Correction: Parent of the infant filled out the feeding instruction during pick up time.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid KitRisk level: High
The two vans use to transport the children is missing a first aid kit.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High
Fire inspection is not up to date.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)Risk level: Medium High
The use zone for the rocking equipment was less than 6 ft apart from the other play equipment.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High
There is no surfacing under the play equipment with a containing slide.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters SafeguardedRisk level: Medium High
Fan were in use and accessible to children in the school-age room Correction: Caregiver removed the fan away from the children.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
During the walk-through, there was a lysol spray and disinfection wipes accessible to the children in the restroom and in the toddler s room.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentOctober 25, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
The annual transportation safety training has not been received for the director.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 11, 20225 citations recorded5 of 627 standards cited at this visit
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High
All staff members including the director have first aid/cpr that is expired and requires renewal.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of IssuanceRisk level: Medium
The operation did not provide proof of liability insurance coverage to Licensing in their provider portal by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.

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

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
Staff, which included the director, did not have current transportation safety training.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
On the playground it was observed there were two fences that have areas that need fixed. Also one piece of play euipment on the playground has a yellow steering wheel that has cracked holes in it.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsRisk level: Medium
Documentation was not available for emergency practices and playground maintenance. The director certificate was also not on site.

Correction verified by the state on October 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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