Small Steps Child Development Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
31 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 28, 2026
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
- Small Steps Child Development Center
- License number
- 1200546
- Location
- 810 812 WEST AVE, San Antonio, TX 78201
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 9.8/100
- Inspection record
- 31 inspections, last inspected January 28, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
96
Total Violations
Jan 28, 2026
Last Inspection
48
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (96)
The floors and two rugs in the school-aged classroom were observed to be dirty with dirt stains. The hallway floor leading to the outdoor play area was observed dirty with stains and the floor of the van used to transport children had trash and food debris on the floor of the van.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-16
The floors and two rugs in the school-aged classroom were observed to be dirty with dirt stains. The hallway floor leading to the outdoor play area was observed dirty with stains and the floor of the van used to transport children had trash and food debris on the floor of the van.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-16
The floors and two rugs in the school-aged classroom were observed to be dirty with dirt stains. The hallway floor leading to the outdoor play area was observed dirty with stains and the floor of the van used to transport children had trash and food debris on the floor of the van.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-16
One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-15
One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-15
Three of six children's records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-22
One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-15
One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-15
Three of six children's records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-22
One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-15
One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-15
Three of six children's records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-22
At time of inspection, a school-aged child was seen sleeping in front of entrance/exit of class. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
At time of inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in crib wearing a bib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
At time of inspection two infants were observed to be in class with children 18 months older than the youngest.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
At time of inspection, a school-aged child was seen sleeping in front of entrance/exit of class. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated class had twelve children when they had nine.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
At time of inspection two infants were observed to be in class with children 18 months older than the youngest.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
At time of inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in crib wearing a bib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated class had twelve children when they had nine.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
At time of inspection two infants were observed to be in class with children 18 months older than the youngest.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
At time of inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in crib wearing a bib.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
At time of inspection, a school-aged child was seen sleeping in front of entrance/exit of class. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated class had twelve children when they had nine.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17
At time of inspection, director and operations driver did not have updated transportation training certificate with exam attached to it.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-21
At time of inspection, director and operations driver did not have updated transportation training certificate with exam attached to it.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-21
At time of inspection, director and operations driver did not have updated transportation training certificate with exam attached to it.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-21
At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27
At time of inspection, operation director did not have the following annual training topics: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10
At time of inspection, operation director did not have annual required topics for children under 24 months: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma - Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - Understanding early childhood brain development.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-13
At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27
At time of inspection, operation director did not have the following annual training topics: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10
At time of inspection, operation director did not have annual required topics for children under 24 months: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma - Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - Understanding early childhood brain development.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-13
At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27
At time of inspection, operation director did not have the following annual training topics: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10
At time of inspection, operation director did not have annual required topics for children under 24 months: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma - Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - Understanding early childhood brain development.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-13
At time of inspection cleaning solutions were observed in the cabinet under childrens restroom at child's reach.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06
At time of inspection two televisions in school-aged classroom were observed to not be anchored.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13
At time of inspection cleaning solutions were observed in the cabinet under childrens restroom at child's reach.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06
At time of inspection two televisions in school-aged classroom were observed to not be anchored.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13
At time of inspection two televisions in school-aged classroom were observed to not be anchored.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13
At time of inspection cleaning solutions were observed in the cabinet under childrens restroom at child's reach.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06
At time of inspection, the school-aged classroom had a torn sofa. The floors in the operation were observed to be dirty with dirt stains. The floors in the infant room were observed with dirt stains while infants were crawling on them.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-27
At time of inspection, the school-aged classroom had a torn sofa. The floors in the operation were observed to be dirty with dirt stains. The floors in the infant room were observed with dirt stains while infants were crawling on them.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-27
At time of inspection, the school-aged classroom had a torn sofa. The floors in the operation were observed to be dirty with dirt stains. The floors in the infant room were observed with dirt stains while infants were crawling on them.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-27
Report Number of Employees
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-23
Report Number of Employees
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-23
Report Number of Employees
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-23
At time of inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a crib wearing a bib and pacifier lanyard. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10
At time of inspection directors file only had one hour out of thirty annual hours required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-26
At time of inspection, one caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-09
During inspection, it was observed toddlers going to the office alone without caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10
At time of inspection, one caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-09
At time of inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a crib wearing a bib and pacifier lanyard. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10
At time of inspection two toddlers were observed sitting in a highchair. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10
At time of inspection, three staff files did not have completed annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-26
During inspection, it was observed toddlers going to the office alone without caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10
At time of inspection two toddlers were observed sitting in a highchair. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10
At time of inspection directors file only had one hour out of thirty annual hours required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-26
At time of inspection, three staff files did not have completed annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-26
During inspection, it was observed toddlers going to the office alone without caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10
At time of inspection, one caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid certification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-09
At time of inspection two toddlers were observed sitting in a highchair. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10
At time of inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a crib wearing a bib and pacifier lanyard. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10
At time of inspection directors file only had one hour out of thirty annual hours required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-26
At time of inspection, three staff files did not have completed annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-26
At time of inspection a diaper trash can did not have a lid cover in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
At time of inspection a diaper trash can did not have a lid cover in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
At time of inspection a diaper trash can did not have a lid cover in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection of transportation vehicle, it was observed broken glass pieces on van floor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-05
During inspection of transportation vehicle, it was observed broken glass pieces on van floor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-05
During inspection of transportation vehicle, it was observed broken glass pieces on van floor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-05
The infant classroom had 7 children with one caregiver and the SAG was 9mos. Therefore, the infant classroom was over ratio by 3 children. The director moved the oldest 3 children to another classroom making the infant room in ratio during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
The infant classroom had 7 children with one caregiver and the SAG was 9mos. Therefore, the infant classroom was over ratio by 3 children. The director moved the oldest 3 children to another classroom making the infant room in ratio during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
The infant classroom had 7 children with one caregiver and the SAG was 9mos. Therefore, the infant classroom was over ratio by 3 children. The director moved the oldest 3 children to another classroom making the infant room in ratio during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-13
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-02
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-02
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-02
A caregiver was observed with fifteen children in care. The ages of the children were between five months to four years old.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-15
A caregiver was observed with fifteen children in care. The ages of the children were between five months to four years old.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-15
A caregiver was observed with fifteen children in care. The ages of the children were between five months to four years old.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-15
The infant classroom had seven infants with one caregiver. The ages of the children were between six and nineteen months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-01
The infant classroom had seven infants with one caregiver. The ages of the children were between six and nineteen months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-01
The infant classroom had seven infants with one caregiver. The ages of the children were between six and nineteen months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-01
A background check for two people no longer employed with the operation was not inactivated within seven days. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the background check was inactivated during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-23
A background check for two people no longer employed with the operation was not inactivated within seven days. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the background check was inactivated during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-23
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-23
A background check for two people no longer employed with the operation was not inactivated within seven days. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the background check was inactivated during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Couch in the toddler classroom was ripped and foam from the inside was viewable where children could access.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
During walk through one of the fence panels were broken on the bottom making whole.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
Couch in the toddler classroom was ripped and foam from the inside was viewable where children could access.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
During walk through one of the fence panels were broken on the bottom making whole.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
During walk through one of the fence panels were broken on the bottom making whole.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
Couch in the toddler classroom was ripped and foam from the inside was viewable where children could access.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Small Steps Child Development Center's safety grade?
Small Steps Child Development Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 9.8 out of 100.
How many violations does Small Steps Child Development Center have?
Small Steps Child Development Center has 96 total violations on record, including 72 critical, 24 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Small Steps Child Development Center last inspected?
Small Steps Child Development Center was last inspected on January 28, 2026.