Step By Step Learning Academy
Step By Step Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Texas City, TX, licensed for up to 124 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (7 of 20). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 14 centers in Texas City and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Sanitation inspection expired on 11-14-2024.
The use zone for an airplane teeter totter over laps with the playground plastic boarder.
The diaper changing mat in the Infant 1 classroom had a tear. Note: This was corrected when the diaper changing mat was switched to a new mat without tears.
One vehicle used to transport children is not equipped with a safety alarm.
The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 12/22/2022.
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/13/2022.
Operational Policies did state if operation will administer unassigned epinephrine auto injectors.
During follow up inspection, 2 out of the 3 children using high chairs were observed not fastned in high chairs. Straps were observed not in the high chairs. Noted: Pictures were taken.
During inspection, chipped paint was observed in 1 of the 2 classrooms and 1 out of the 3 toilets is not working.
Parent Handbook did not provide parents with the procedures to participate at the operation.
Parent Handbook did not discuss the requirements for promoting physical activity.
Operation had cots that were not assigned by number for two children.
Parent Handbook did not discussed the administration of unassigned epinephrine pens.
During inspection, fire inspection had not been conducted since 10/15/2020.
Parent Handbook did not discuss the procedures for suspension and expulsion of children.
Staff hired on 10/12/2015 was missing 1 hour of annual training for year 2020-2021.
During inspection, six children were missing emergency contact address and phone number.
Staff hired on 10/21/2021 did not complete Pediatric CPR training.
Parent Handbook did not discuss procedures for medical emergencies.
Parent Handbook did not discuss the procedures for infants on how the operation will maintain compliance for safe sleep.
About this center
Common questions
Does Step By Step Learning Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Step By Step Learning Academy’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 Step By Step Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Step By Step Learning Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 31, 2025: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Step By Step Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Texas City?
It is #10 of 14 centers in Texas City by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Step By Step Learning Academy last inspected?
Jan 27, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
Licensed centers nearby
534 14th St N, Texas City · 0.1 mi away · 113 spotsAmong the most citedSt. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Early Childhood Center
1604 9th Ave N, Texas City · 0.3 mi away · 127 spotsAmong the most citedFuntastic Friends Academy, LLC
825 N Logan St, Texas City · 1.0 mi away · 24 spotsMore citations than mostCalvary Childhood Education Ministry
517 18th Ave N, Texas City · 1.1 mi away · 72 spotsAbout typicalLittle Elites
2818 Palmer Hwy, Texas City · 1.3 mi away · 41 spotsAbout typicalRoyalties Childcare
2504 25th Ave N, Texas City · 1.5 mi away · 68 spotsAmong the most cited
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 1593859 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.