Tiny Steps Learning Center
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
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)
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
Two children files are missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-17
A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-10
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
Two children files are missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-17
A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-10
Two children files are missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-17
A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-10
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
Two children files are missing immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-17
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
A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-10
Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18
Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02
Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-25
Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02
Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02
Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02
Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18
Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-25
Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-25
Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18
Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02
Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02
Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02
Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-25
Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18
Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02
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
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
Facility is not current with children's products certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15
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
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
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
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
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
Facility is not current with children's products certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15
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
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
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
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
Facility is not current with children's products certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15
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
Facility is not current with children's products certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-22
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
The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-22
The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-22
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
The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-22
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Children's products was not available for review during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23
Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23
Written operational policies are incomplete.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23
Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23
Written operational policies are incomplete.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23
Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23
Children's products was not available for review during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23
Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23
Written operational policies are incomplete.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23
Children's products was not available for review during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23
Written operational policies are incomplete.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23
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.