Early Steps Bilingual Academy
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
32 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
September 30, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Early Steps Bilingual Academy
- License number
- 1686102
- Location
- 1524 CUMBERLAND RD, Tyler, TX 75703
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 30.0/100
- Inspection record
- 32 inspections, last inspected September 30, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
60
Total Violations
Sep 30, 2025
Last Inspection
112
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (60)
During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-18
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-30
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-30
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-30
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-30
The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-19
The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-19
The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-19
The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-19
During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02
During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-09
During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02
During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-09
During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02
During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-09
During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02
During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02
During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-09
During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02
During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02
During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02
During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-28
During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-28
During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-28
During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-28
During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-28
During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-28
During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-28
During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-28
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation allowed two people to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Note, a person may be present while the background check is pending to attend orientation or pre-service training as long as the person does not have contact with children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-13
The loose-fill does not measure under the slide on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-25
Five out of ten personnel records reviewed did not complete the required annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-16
The loose-fill does not measure under the slide on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-25
The loose-fill does not measure under the slide on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-25
The operation allowed two people to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Note, a person may be present while the background check is pending to attend orientation or pre-service training as long as the person does not have contact with children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-13
The operation allowed two people to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Note, a person may be present while the background check is pending to attend orientation or pre-service training as long as the person does not have contact with children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-13
The loose-fill does not measure under the slide on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-25
Five out of ten personnel records reviewed did not complete the required annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-16
Five out of ten personnel records reviewed did not complete the required annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-16
Five out of ten personnel records reviewed did not complete the required annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-16
The operation allowed two people to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Note, a person may be present while the background check is pending to attend orientation or pre-service training as long as the person does not have contact with children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-13
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early Steps Bilingual Academy's safety grade?
Early Steps Bilingual Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 30.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Early Steps Bilingual Academy have?
Early Steps Bilingual Academy has 60 total violations on record, including 36 critical, 24 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Early Steps Bilingual Academy last inspected?
Early Steps Bilingual Academy was last inspected on September 30, 2025.