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Tiny Steps Learning Center

121 S Georgia Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570 · Hidalgo County (956) 684-5314 License #1728893 · first licensed Dec 22, 2022
16
inspections on file
21
recorded violations
5
health & safety class
Sep 16, 2026
last inspection

Inspection history

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation

Records held from Sep 1, 2021 onward. Earlier visits may exist in the agency’s own files.

Inspection history for Tiny Steps Learning Center
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Oct 2, 2025InspectionDeficiencies cited3Agency record
Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Nov 18, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited4Agency record
Dec 15, 2023InspectionDeficiencies cited4Agency record
Jun 23, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Nov 22, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Sep 23, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Sep 2, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Aug 15, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited2Agency record
Jun 1, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
May 12, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited3Agency record
Mar 25, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Mar 11, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Nov 10, 2021InspectionDeficiencies cited3Agency record

Violations

Text reproduced verbatim · Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation
How to read violations

Nearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.

Paperwork — records, postings, forms Standard — supervision, ratio, training Health & safety — direct risk to a child

Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.

Oct 2, 2025Inspection · 3 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations

“Two children files are missing immunization records.”

Corrected Oct 17, 2025
StandardState weight: Medium
746.901 — Required Personnel Records

“A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.”

Corrected Oct 10, 2025
StandardState weight: Medium
746.501(a)(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

“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?).”

Corrected Oct 16, 2025
Nov 18, 2024Inspection · 4 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification

“Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.”

Corrected Nov 25, 2024
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

“Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.”

Corrected Nov 18, 2024
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.”

Corrected Dec 2, 2024
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection

“Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.”

Corrected Dec 2, 2024
Dec 15, 2023Inspection · 4 deficiencies cited
PaperworkState weight: Medium Low
746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

“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.”

Corrected Dec 22, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium
746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification

“Facility is not current with children's products certification.”

Corrected Dec 15, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

“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.”

Corrected Dec 22, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium
746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

“A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topic: prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.”

Corrected Dec 22, 2023
Nov 22, 2022Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“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)”

Corrected Nov 22, 2022
Sep 23, 2022Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.613(a) — Required Immunizations

“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)”

Corrected Sep 23, 2022
Aug 15, 2022Inspection · 2 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

“The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.”

Corrected Aug 22, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating

“Not all children washed their hands prior to eating lunch. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the children were asked to wash their hands.)”

Corrected Aug 15, 2022
May 12, 2022Inspection · 3 deficiencies cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing

“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.”

Corrected May 20, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

“There have been no fire drills done since February. (One was attempted however the fire system was not operating properly)”

Corrected May 31, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“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)”

Corrected May 20, 2022
Nov 10, 2021Inspection · 3 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.501(a)(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

“Written operational policies are incomplete.”

Corrected Nov 23, 2021
StandardState weight: Medium
746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification

“Children's products was not available for review during inspection.”

Corrected Nov 23, 2021
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.5535(a)(1) — Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building

“Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.”

Corrected Nov 23, 2021

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