Early Steps Bilingual Academy

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.