Stair Steps 2 Learning
Stair Steps 2 Learning is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 130 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2012. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times. Inspectors recorded 55 citations, 12 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (21 of 55). 13 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #861 of 882 centers in Houston and in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide.
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During the inspection a caregiver supervising infants was found to not have current CPR training as required.
Background check validation has not been completed since January 2026.
Director and caregiver responsible for transportation was found to not have current transportation training.
During the inspection I observed two infants ages 13 and 15 months in the main room with children as old as 6 years old.
During the inspection I observed an 11 year old alone in a classroom without a caregiver.
The director has failed to ensure the operation is operating in compliance with minimum standards.
During the inspection I observed peeled paint and exposed sheet rock from missing boarder along the walls of the building.
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.
The operation was unable to provide 2 personnel files requested during the inspection.
The operation has failed to maintain adquate loose-fill surfacing on equipmnet 5ft or less.
During the inspection I observed a iron fence that was missing a picket
The operation does not have 6 inches of use zone space for stationary equipment on the playground.
The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required.
During the walkthrough of the infant room I observed an infant in a swing with a bottle propped with a blanket.
During the inspection 1 out of 10 records did not have emergency medical authorizartion.
The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required.
During the inspection I observed a 6 month old asleep in a crib with a blanket.
During review of children's records 4 out of 10 records evaluated did not include a health statement.
During review of record keeping 3 out of 10 files evaluated did not have current immunizations.
The operation does not have 6 inches of use zone space for stationary equipment on the playground.
During review of personnel the director was found to not obtained 30 hours of annual training as required.
The operation has failed to maintain adquate loose-fill surfacing on equipmnet 5ft or less.
During the walkthrough I observed an infant asleep in a restrictive device.
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.
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.
During review of personnel 2 caregivers were found to have not retrieved 24 hours of annual training as required.
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.
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.
During review of files the director and caregiver who provides transportation did not have current transporation training.
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.
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.
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
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.
Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
There is no surfacing under the play equipment with a containing slide.
Fire inspection is not up to date.
The use zone for the rocking equipment was less than 6 ft apart from the other play equipment.
There were tree branches on the playground and accessible to the children.
Fan were in use and accessible to children in the school-age room Correction: Caregiver removed the fan away from the children.
There is no surfacing under the play equipment with a containing slide.
An infant feeding instruction was not provided during inspection. Correction: Parent of the infant filled out the feeding instruction during pick up time.
The two vans use to transport the children does not have a child safety alarm.
Fire inspection is not up to date.
The use zone for the play structure were not six feet from the other equipment and the slide exit
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.
The two vans use to transport the children is missing a first aid kit.
Playground maintenance checklists was not provided during inspection.
The annual transportation safety training has not been received for the director.
All staff members including the director have first aid/cpr that is expired and requires renewal.
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.
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.
Documentation was not available for emergency practices and playground maintenance. The director certificate was also not on site.
Staff, which included the director, did not have current transportation safety training.
Five employee files were reviewed. Five of the files did not have a copy of the high diploma or it's equivalence. One of the files did not a copy of a photo id. Five of the files did not have updated CPR and first aid cards.
Ten children's files were reviewed. Six of the files did not have the address for the emergency contact listed. Two of the files did not have acknowledgment of receiving the operational policies. One of the files did not have a copy of the immunization record. One file did not have the health statement or the parent statement that the child has been seen by the doctor in the last 12 months and is healthy enough to be in school. One of the files did not have the home address listed. One of the files did not have the health care information. Two of the files did not have an admission date. Three of files have not been updated in over one year.
About this center
Common questions
Does Stair Steps 2 Learning take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Stair Steps 2 Learning’s hours?
6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Stair Steps 2 Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Stair Steps 2 Learning had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 15, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Stair Steps 2 Learning compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #861 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Stair Steps 2 Learning last inspected?
Sep 14, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1369187 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.