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Step By Step Learning Academy

714 14th St N, Texas City, TX 77590 · Galveston County
Accepts child care subsidies

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

Better than 8%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#10 of 14 centers in Texas City
5High risk
10Medium High risk
4Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
20 citations from 11 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 27, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios7
Building & playground safety6
Training & qualifications2
Health & medication1
Supervision1
Other standards1
Sleep safety1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 27, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Sanitation inspection expired on 11-14-2024.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2026
Medium HighJan 31, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap §746.4813(c)
The use zone for an airplane teeter totter over laps with the playground plastic boarder.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2025
Medium HighJan 31, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 31, 2025InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
One vehicle used to transport children is not equipped with a safety alarm.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2025
HighJan 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 12/22/2022.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024
Medium HighJan 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/13/2022.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2024
HighJan 3, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors §746.501(a)(29)
Operational Policies did state if operation will administer unassigned epinephrine auto injectors.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2024
MediumJan 18, 2022InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
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.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2022
Medium HighJan 5, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During inspection, chipped paint was observed in 1 of the 2 classrooms and 1 out of the 3 toilets is not working.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2022
Medium LowJan 5, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation §746.501(a)(21)
Parent Handbook did not provide parents with the procedures to participate at the operation.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2022
MediumJan 5, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
Parent Handbook did not discuss the requirements for promoting physical activity.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2022
MediumJan 5, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Operation had cots that were not assigned by number for two children.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2022
HighJan 5, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors §746.501(a)(29)
Parent Handbook did not discussed the administration of unassigned epinephrine pens.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2022
Medium HighJan 5, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
During inspection, fire inspection had not been conducted since 10/15/2020.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2022
Medium HighJan 5, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion §746.501(a)(8)
Parent Handbook did not discuss the procedures for suspension and expulsion of children.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2022
Medium HighJan 5, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
Staff hired on 10/12/2015 was missing 1 hour of annual training for year 2020-2021.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022
Medium HighJan 5, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
During inspection, six children were missing emergency contact address and phone number.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2022
Medium HighJan 5, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
Staff hired on 10/21/2021 did not complete Pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022
MediumJan 5, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Emergencies §746.501(a)(5)
Parent Handbook did not discuss procedures for medical emergencies.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2022
HighJan 5, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
Parent Handbook did not discuss the procedures for infants on how the operation will maintain compliance for safe sleep.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity124 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 24, 2016
DirectorPorshe' Fanus
Phone4097957704
State operation #1593859

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

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.