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Small Steps Granbury

5340 Old Granbury Rd, Granbury, TX 76049 · Hood County
Accepts child care subsidies

Small Steps Granbury is a licensed child care center in Granbury, TX, licensed for up to 74 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (2 of 9). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 15 centers in Granbury and better than 67% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 67%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#7 of 15 centers in Granbury
3High risk
4Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
9 citations from 21 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 5, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication2
Supervision2
Other standards2
Building & playground safety1
Caregiver conduct1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 11, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One child's immunization exemption record was expired.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2026
Medium HighMar 10, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Some classroom windows were observed with areas showing visible mold along some edges and peeling paint and broken sheetrock. An exterior door to the playground also showed signs of visible mold near the bottom.
Correction verified May 9, 2025
HighJan 9, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
A caregiver raised their voice on two occasions, and in one occasion grabbed a child to place in a time out in a semi-aggressive manner.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2025
HighNov 27, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child was left unsupervised at the playground for approximately 10-11 minutes.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2024
LowNov 8, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Time Period of Training §746.1313
One caregiver's annual training in allergies and hazardous materials did not fall within the required timeframe based on their hire date.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2024
Medium HighAug 23, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations §746.1203(6)
A caregiver did not ensure that a child was using outdoor play equipment appropriately. As a result, the child sustained an injury that required stitches.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2024
Medium HighAug 1, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
9 COVID-19 cases were not reported to Child Care Regulation or the local health authority.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2022
MediumApr 5, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities §746.2207(c)(1)
One after-school child was observed using an ipad for screen time that was not related to planned activities. The caregiver corrected by removing the ipad during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 26, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A caregiver left a child unsupervised at the playground, due to not appropriately accounting for all children when returning to the classroom.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity74 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 7, 2021
DirectorDavid Lynch
Phone8172192803
State operation #1713809

Common questions

Does Small Steps Granbury take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Small Steps Granbury’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Small Steps Granbury accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Small Steps Granbury had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 9, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Small Steps Granbury compare with other daycares in Granbury?

It is #7 of 15 centers in Granbury by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 67% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Small Steps Granbury last inspected?

Sep 11, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Other centers near 76049

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1713809 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.