Small Steps Child Development Center

810 812 WEST AVE, San Antonio, TX 78201Open
F

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

F
Poor9.8 / 100
Health33/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

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)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jan 8, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jan 8, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jan 8, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jul 8, 2025

One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(5)Jul 8, 2025

One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Jul 8, 2025

Three of six children's records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jul 8, 2025

One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(5)Jul 8, 2025

One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Jul 8, 2025

Three of six children's records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jul 8, 2025

One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(5)Jul 8, 2025

One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Jul 8, 2025

Three of six children's records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(1)Mar 17, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(6)Mar 17, 2025

At time of inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in crib wearing a bib.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Mar 17, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(1)Mar 17, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Mar 17, 2025

At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated class had twelve children when they had nine.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Mar 17, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(6)Mar 17, 2025

At time of inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in crib wearing a bib.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Mar 17, 2025

At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated class had twelve children when they had nine.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Mar 17, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(6)Mar 17, 2025

At time of inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in crib wearing a bib.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(1)Mar 17, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Mar 17, 2025

At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated class had twelve children when they had nine.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Mar 13, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Mar 13, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Mar 13, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Dec 10, 2024

At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Dec 10, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1311(d)Dec 10, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Dec 10, 2024

At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Dec 10, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1311(d)Dec 10, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Dec 10, 2024

At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-27

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(e)Dec 10, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1311(d)Dec 10, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Sep 6, 2024

At time of inspection cleaning solutions were observed in the cabinet under childrens restroom at child's reach.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(10)Sep 6, 2024

At time of inspection two televisions in school-aged classroom were observed to not be anchored.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Sep 6, 2024

At time of inspection cleaning solutions were observed in the cabinet under childrens restroom at child's reach.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(10)Sep 6, 2024

At time of inspection two televisions in school-aged classroom were observed to not be anchored.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(10)Sep 6, 2024

At time of inspection two televisions in school-aged classroom were observed to not be anchored.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Sep 6, 2024

At time of inspection cleaning solutions were observed in the cabinet under childrens restroom at child's reach.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Aug 27, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Aug 27, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Aug 27, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 19, 2024

Report Number of Employees

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 19, 2024

Report Number of Employees

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 19, 2024

Report Number of Employees

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(6)Jan 10, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Jan 10, 2024

At time of inspection directors file only had one hour out of thirty annual hours required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Jan 10, 2024

At time of inspection, one caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid certification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jan 10, 2024

During inspection, it was observed toddlers going to the office alone without caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Jan 10, 2024

At time of inspection, one caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid certification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(6)Jan 10, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(10)Jan 10, 2024

At time of inspection two toddlers were observed sitting in a highchair. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Jan 10, 2024

At time of inspection, three staff files did not have completed annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jan 10, 2024

During inspection, it was observed toddlers going to the office alone without caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(10)Jan 10, 2024

At time of inspection two toddlers were observed sitting in a highchair. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Jan 10, 2024

At time of inspection directors file only had one hour out of thirty annual hours required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-26

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Jan 10, 2024

At time of inspection, three staff files did not have completed annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jan 10, 2024

During inspection, it was observed toddlers going to the office alone without caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Jan 10, 2024

At time of inspection, one caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid certification.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(10)Jan 10, 2024

At time of inspection two toddlers were observed sitting in a highchair. This was corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(6)Jan 10, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Jan 10, 2024

At time of inspection directors file only had one hour out of thirty annual hours required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-26

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Jan 10, 2024

At time of inspection, three staff files did not have completed annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(f)Dec 11, 2023

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(f)Dec 11, 2023

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(f)Dec 11, 2023

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jun 1, 2023

During inspection of transportation vehicle, it was observed broken glass pieces on van floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jun 1, 2023

During inspection of transportation vehicle, it was observed broken glass pieces on van floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Jun 1, 2023

During inspection of transportation vehicle, it was observed broken glass pieces on van floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-05

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Apr 13, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Apr 13, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Apr 13, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 28, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 28, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Feb 28, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Feb 15, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Feb 15, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Feb 15, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Feb 1, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Feb 1, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Feb 1, 2022

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(1)Dec 23, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Dec 23, 2021

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(1)Dec 23, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Dec 23, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Dec 23, 2021

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(1)Dec 23, 2021

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Aug 26, 2021

Couch in the toddler classroom was ripped and foam from the inside was viewable where children could access.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Aug 26, 2021

During walk through one of the fence panels were broken on the bottom making whole.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Aug 26, 2021

Couch in the toddler classroom was ripped and foam from the inside was viewable where children could access.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Aug 26, 2021

During walk through one of the fence panels were broken on the bottom making whole.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Aug 26, 2021

During walk through one of the fence panels were broken on the bottom making whole.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Aug 26, 2021

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.

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