King Steps Academy

13943 OLD VILLAGE LN, Sugar Land, TX 77498Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 15, 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
King Steps Academy
License number
1718247
Location
13943 OLD VILLAGE LN, Sugar Land, TX 77498
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 16.5/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected September 15, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor16.5 / 100
Health55/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

60

Total Violations

Sep 15, 2025

Last Inspection

12

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (60)

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1313(a)Sep 15, 2025

The primary caregiver did not have current first aid training, it expired 7/2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-03

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1313(b)Sep 15, 2025

The primary caregiver did not have current CPR training, it expired 7/2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-03

CRITICALSAFETY747.5003(1)Sep 15, 2025

The operation is missing information in the emergency preparedness plan on how children younger than 24 months and limited mobility would get out of the home in case of an emergency. Corrected: When added the information to the emergency preparedness plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-26

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1313(a)Sep 15, 2025

The primary caregiver did not have current first aid training, it expired 7/2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-03

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1313(b)Sep 15, 2025

The primary caregiver did not have current CPR training, it expired 7/2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-03

CRITICALSAFETY747.5003(1)Sep 15, 2025

The operation is missing information in the emergency preparedness plan on how children younger than 24 months and limited mobility would get out of the home in case of an emergency. Corrected: When added the information to the emergency preparedness plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-26

CRITICALSAFETY747.5003(1)Sep 15, 2025

The operation is missing information in the emergency preparedness plan on how children younger than 24 months and limited mobility would get out of the home in case of an emergency. Corrected: When added the information to the emergency preparedness plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-26

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1313(b)Sep 15, 2025

The primary caregiver did not have current CPR training, it expired 7/2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-03

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1313(a)Sep 15, 2025

The primary caregiver did not have current first aid training, it expired 7/2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(B)Apr 18, 2022

This had not been done since March 16, 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.4505(2)Apr 18, 2022

A saucer tree swing is installed on a play structure swing set next to two swings in the same bay.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(B)Apr 18, 2022

This had not been done since March 16, 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-22

CRITICALSAFETY747.3203(14)Apr 18, 2022

There is a can of paint behind a curtain next to the water heater in reach of children. Note: Director removed paint can.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.3803(a)Apr 18, 2022

First aid kit in transportation van is missing scissors. Note: Scissors were placed in kit during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501(5)Apr 18, 2022

A screw is sticking out approximately 1 inch from a child's rocking chair where the armrest was. This could poke a child and injure them. Note: Director removed screw during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501Apr 18, 2022

There are two stacks of wood in the backyard that could potentially fall over if children were to mess with the small logs. These stacks of wood are 2 feet tall. There is a slide from the play set that is fallen over on the ground. There are sharp round edges on the posts exposed. Note: Photos were taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.4505(2)Apr 18, 2022

A saucer tree swing is installed on a play structure swing set next to two swings in the same bay.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(B)Apr 18, 2022

This had not been done since March 16, 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-22

CRITICALSAFETY747.3203(14)Apr 18, 2022

There is a can of paint behind a curtain next to the water heater in reach of children. Note: Director removed paint can.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.3803(a)Apr 18, 2022

First aid kit in transportation van is missing scissors. Note: Scissors were placed in kit during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501(5)Apr 18, 2022

A screw is sticking out approximately 1 inch from a child's rocking chair where the armrest was. This could poke a child and injure them. Note: Director removed screw during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501Apr 18, 2022

There are two stacks of wood in the backyard that could potentially fall over if children were to mess with the small logs. These stacks of wood are 2 feet tall. There is a slide from the play set that is fallen over on the ground. There are sharp round edges on the posts exposed. Note: Photos were taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-25

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501Apr 18, 2022

There are two stacks of wood in the backyard that could potentially fall over if children were to mess with the small logs. These stacks of wood are 2 feet tall. There is a slide from the play set that is fallen over on the ground. There are sharp round edges on the posts exposed. Note: Photos were taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.4505(2)Apr 18, 2022

A saucer tree swing is installed on a play structure swing set next to two swings in the same bay.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.3803(a)Apr 18, 2022

First aid kit in transportation van is missing scissors. Note: Scissors were placed in kit during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY747.3203(14)Apr 18, 2022

There is a can of paint behind a curtain next to the water heater in reach of children. Note: Director removed paint can.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501(5)Apr 18, 2022

A screw is sticking out approximately 1 inch from a child's rocking chair where the armrest was. This could poke a child and injure them. Note: Director removed screw during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(4)Sep 8, 2021

A child enrolled does not have an immunization record in their file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.605(13)Sep 8, 2021

A childs record evaluated did not have an acknowledgment of any special needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.605(13)Sep 8, 2021

A childs record evaluated did not have an acknowledgment of any special needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.213(a)Sep 8, 2021

The operation does not have written notice informing parents the operation does not carry liability insurance.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.605(13)Sep 8, 2021

A childs record evaluated did not have an acknowledgment of any special needs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-09

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(4)Sep 8, 2021

A child enrolled does not have an immunization record in their file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.213(a)Sep 8, 2021

The operation does not have written notice informing parents the operation does not carry liability insurance.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-09

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(4)Sep 8, 2021

A child enrolled does not have an immunization record in their file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.213(a)Sep 8, 2021

The operation does not have written notice informing parents the operation does not carry liability insurance.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-09

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.301(7)Aug 31, 2021

During a monitoring inspection, the primary caregiver notified inspector that the operation is closed and will be closed for five or more consecutive days and no children are in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.301(7)Aug 31, 2021

During a monitoring inspection, the primary caregiver notified inspector that the operation is closed and will be closed for five or more consecutive days and no children are in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.301(7)Aug 31, 2021

During a monitoring inspection, the primary caregiver notified inspector that the operation is closed and will be closed for five or more consecutive days and no children are in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-31

CRITICALSAFETY747.5003(1)Jun 28, 2021

The operation is lacking a complete emergency preparedness plan. The plan does not include detailed procedures in the event of an emergency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

CRITICALSAFETY747.5003(1)Jun 28, 2021

The operation is lacking a complete emergency preparedness plan. The plan does not include detailed procedures in the event of an emergency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

CRITICALSAFETY747.5003(1)Jun 28, 2021

The operation is lacking a complete emergency preparedness plan. The plan does not include detailed procedures in the event of an emergency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501(8)May 27, 2021

A swimming pool was observed in the backyard with standing water in it.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01

CRITICALSAFETY747.5003(1)May 27, 2021

The operation is lacking a complete emergency preparedness plan. The plan does not include detailed procedures in the event of an emergency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 27, 2021

Two people without a background check was present at the home and around the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-31

CRITICALSAFETY747.5003(1)May 27, 2021

The operation is lacking a complete emergency preparedness plan. The plan does not include detailed procedures in the event of an emergency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501(8)May 27, 2021

A swimming pool was observed in the backyard with standing water in it.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 27, 2021

Two people without a background check was present at the home and around the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-31

CRITICALSAFETY747.4407(b)May 27, 2021

There are a pile of branches in the backyard and are accessible to the children. A photo was taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01

CRITICALSAFETY747.5003(1)May 27, 2021

The operation is lacking a complete emergency preparedness plan. The plan does not include detailed procedures in the event of an emergency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501(8)May 27, 2021

A swimming pool was observed in the backyard with standing water in it.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 27, 2021

Two people without a background check was present at the home and around the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-31

CRITICALSAFETY747.4407(b)May 27, 2021

There are a pile of branches in the backyard and are accessible to the children. A photo was taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01

CRITICALSAFETY747.4407(b)May 27, 2021

There are a pile of branches in the backyard and are accessible to the children. A photo was taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-01

CRITICALHEALTH747.3607(1)Apr 29, 2021

A child was observed with Vagisil itch cream that was not stored in a locked cabinet. Note: The Primary Caregiver took the cream from the child and placed it on top of a cabinet, making it inaccessible to the children.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH747.3603(a)(1)Apr 29, 2021

The Primary Caregiver was observed applying Vagisil itch cream on a child's back because the child has mosquito bites. The Primary Caregiver does not have written authorization to apply the medication.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-30

CRITICALHEALTH747.3607(1)Apr 29, 2021

A child was observed with Vagisil itch cream that was not stored in a locked cabinet. Note: The Primary Caregiver took the cream from the child and placed it on top of a cabinet, making it inaccessible to the children.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH747.3603(a)(1)Apr 29, 2021

The Primary Caregiver was observed applying Vagisil itch cream on a child's back because the child has mosquito bites. The Primary Caregiver does not have written authorization to apply the medication.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-30

CRITICALHEALTH747.3607(1)Apr 29, 2021

A child was observed with Vagisil itch cream that was not stored in a locked cabinet. Note: The Primary Caregiver took the cream from the child and placed it on top of a cabinet, making it inaccessible to the children.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH747.3603(a)(1)Apr 29, 2021

The Primary Caregiver was observed applying Vagisil itch cream on a child's back because the child has mosquito bites. The Primary Caregiver does not have written authorization to apply the medication.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-30

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is King Steps Academy's safety grade?

King Steps Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 16.5 out of 100.

How many violations does King Steps Academy have?

King Steps Academy has 60 total violations on record, including 48 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was King Steps Academy last inspected?

King Steps Academy was last inspected on September 15, 2025.

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