Tiny Steps Learning Center

121 S GEORGIA AVE, Mercedes, TX 78570Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

30 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 2, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Tiny Steps Learning Center
License number
1728893
Location
121 S GEORGIA AVE, Mercedes, TX 78570
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 6.0/100
Inspection record
30 inspections, last inspected October 2, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor6.0 / 100
Health10/100
Safety10/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

84

Total Violations

Oct 2, 2025

Last Inspection

22

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (84)

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(1)Oct 2, 2025

The following written operational policies are incomplete: (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F policy must include: (A)-(G); (20)Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter(relating to Parent Rights);(26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children (A)-(E); (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in 746.2202 of this chapter(relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Oct 2, 2025

Two children files are missing immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Oct 2, 2025

A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(1)Oct 2, 2025

The following written operational policies are incomplete: (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F policy must include: (A)-(G); (20)Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter(relating to Parent Rights);(26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children (A)-(E); (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in 746.2202 of this chapter(relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Oct 2, 2025

Two children files are missing immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Oct 2, 2025

A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Oct 2, 2025

Two children files are missing immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Oct 2, 2025

A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(1)Oct 2, 2025

The following written operational policies are incomplete: (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F policy must include: (A)-(G); (20)Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter(relating to Parent Rights);(26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children (A)-(E); (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in 746.2202 of this chapter(relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Oct 2, 2025

Two children files are missing immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-17

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(1)Oct 2, 2025

The following written operational policies are incomplete: (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F policy must include: (A)-(G); (20)Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter(relating to Parent Rights);(26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children (A)-(E); (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in 746.2202 of this chapter(relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Oct 2, 2025

A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Nov 18, 2024

Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Nov 18, 2024

Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Nov 18, 2024

Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Nov 18, 2024

Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Nov 18, 2024

Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Nov 18, 2024

Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Nov 18, 2024

Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Nov 18, 2024

Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Nov 18, 2024

Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Nov 18, 2024

Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Nov 18, 2024

Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Nov 18, 2024

Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Nov 18, 2024

Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Nov 18, 2024

Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Nov 18, 2024

Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Nov 18, 2024

Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1309(d)Dec 15, 2023

A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topics: recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(c)Dec 15, 2023

A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topic: prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Dec 15, 2023

Facility is not current with children's products certification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1329(a)Dec 15, 2023

Staff files were reviewed and the following was not available for review: pre service for a caregiver and TB results; a second file was missing proof of education.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1329(a)Dec 15, 2023

Staff files were reviewed and the following was not available for review: pre service for a caregiver and TB results; a second file was missing proof of education.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(c)Dec 15, 2023

A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topic: prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1309(d)Dec 15, 2023

A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topics: recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1329(a)Dec 15, 2023

Staff files were reviewed and the following was not available for review: pre service for a caregiver and TB results; a second file was missing proof of education.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Dec 15, 2023

Facility is not current with children's products certification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(c)Dec 15, 2023

A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topic: prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1309(d)Dec 15, 2023

A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topics: recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1309(d)Dec 15, 2023

A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topics: recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1329(a)Dec 15, 2023

Staff files were reviewed and the following was not available for review: pre service for a caregiver and TB results; a second file was missing proof of education.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Dec 15, 2023

Facility is not current with children's products certification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(c)Dec 15, 2023

A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topic: prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Dec 15, 2023

Facility is not current with children's products certification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 22, 2022

In reviewing staff sign in/out logs it was found that there was a person working with no cleared background check. This person has been working since 11/1. (NOTE: The person has not been present this week)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 22, 2022

In reviewing staff sign in/out logs it was found that there was a person working with no cleared background check. This person has been working since 11/1. (NOTE: The person has not been present this week)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 22, 2022

In reviewing staff sign in/out logs it was found that there was a person working with no cleared background check. This person has been working since 11/1. (NOTE: The person has not been present this week)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 22, 2022

In reviewing staff sign in/out logs it was found that there was a person working with no cleared background check. This person has been working since 11/1. (NOTE: The person has not been present this week)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Sep 23, 2022

2 of the children's files reviewed were lacking immunizations. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as immunizations were emailed to the director and she was able to print them)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Sep 23, 2022

2 of the children's files reviewed were lacking immunizations. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as immunizations were emailed to the director and she was able to print them)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Sep 23, 2022

2 of the children's files reviewed were lacking immunizations. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as immunizations were emailed to the director and she was able to print them)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Sep 23, 2022

2 of the children's files reviewed were lacking immunizations. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as immunizations were emailed to the director and she was able to print them)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(1)Aug 15, 2022

Not all children washed their hands prior to eating lunch. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the children were asked to wash their hands.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Aug 15, 2022

The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(1)Aug 15, 2022

Not all children washed their hands prior to eating lunch. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the children were asked to wash their hands.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Aug 15, 2022

The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Aug 15, 2022

The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(1)Aug 15, 2022

Not all children washed their hands prior to eating lunch. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the children were asked to wash their hands.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Aug 15, 2022

The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(1)Aug 15, 2022

Not all children washed their hands prior to eating lunch. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the children were asked to wash their hands.)

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)May 12, 2022

There have been no fire drills done since February. (One was attempted however the fire system was not operating properly)

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319May 12, 2022

The electronic smoke detection system was not working properly when the button for a drill was activated. There was no alarm sound and the company did not call to verify a drill.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407May 12, 2022

Although the operation is not licensed for afterschool children, the room assigned for the age group is currently not set up and is not organized and children's items are on the tables. (Pictures on file)

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407May 12, 2022

Although the operation is not licensed for afterschool children, the room assigned for the age group is currently not set up and is not organized and children's items are on the tables. (Pictures on file)

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407May 12, 2022

Although the operation is not licensed for afterschool children, the room assigned for the age group is currently not set up and is not organized and children's items are on the tables. (Pictures on file)

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)May 12, 2022

There have been no fire drills done since February. (One was attempted however the fire system was not operating properly)

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407May 12, 2022

Although the operation is not licensed for afterschool children, the room assigned for the age group is currently not set up and is not organized and children's items are on the tables. (Pictures on file)

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319May 12, 2022

The electronic smoke detection system was not working properly when the button for a drill was activated. There was no alarm sound and the company did not call to verify a drill.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)May 12, 2022

There have been no fire drills done since February. (One was attempted however the fire system was not operating properly)

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319May 12, 2022

The electronic smoke detection system was not working properly when the button for a drill was activated. There was no alarm sound and the company did not call to verify a drill.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)May 12, 2022

There have been no fire drills done since February. (One was attempted however the fire system was not operating properly)

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319May 12, 2022

The electronic smoke detection system was not working properly when the button for a drill was activated. There was no alarm sound and the company did not call to verify a drill.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Nov 10, 2021

Children's products was not available for review during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5535(a)(1)Nov 10, 2021

Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(1)Nov 10, 2021

Written operational policies are incomplete.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5535(a)(1)Nov 10, 2021

Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(1)Nov 10, 2021

Written operational policies are incomplete.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5535(a)(1)Nov 10, 2021

Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Nov 10, 2021

Children's products was not available for review during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5535(a)(1)Nov 10, 2021

Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(1)Nov 10, 2021

Written operational policies are incomplete.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Nov 10, 2021

Children's products was not available for review during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(1)Nov 10, 2021

Written operational policies are incomplete.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Nov 10, 2021

Children's products was not available for review during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tiny Steps Learning Center's safety grade?

Tiny Steps Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 6.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Tiny Steps Learning Center have?

Tiny Steps Learning Center has 84 total violations on record, including 48 critical, 36 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Tiny Steps Learning Center last inspected?

Tiny Steps Learning Center was last inspected on October 2, 2025.

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