ACTIVE POOR Compliance

Tiny Steps Learning Center

121 S GEORGIA AVE, MERCEDES, TX 78570

License #1728893 | Expires: Dec 22, 2022

Day Care Center
Type
22
Capacity
15
Inspections
21
Violations

Compliance Summary

5
Critical
7
Serious
8
Moderate
1
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Oct 2, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 3
Nov 25, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Nov 18, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4
Dec 15, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4
Jun 23, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Nov 22, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Sep 23, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Sep 2, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Aug 15, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Jun 1, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
May 12, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 3
Mar 25, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 11, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Feb 14, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Nov 10, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 3

Violation Details

Moderate Corrected

A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.

Corrected: Oct 10, 2025

Moderate Corrected

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

Moderate Corrected

Two children files are missing immunization records.

Corrected: Oct 17, 2025

Serious Corrected

Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.

Corrected: Dec 2, 2024

Critical Corrected

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

Corrected: Nov 18, 2024

Critical Corrected

Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.

Corrected: Dec 2, 2024

Moderate Corrected

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

Corrected: Nov 25, 2024

Moderate Corrected

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

Corrected: Dec 22, 2023

Moderate Corrected

Facility is not current with children's products certification.

Corrected: Dec 15, 2023

Serious Corrected

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

Minor Corrected

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.

Critical Corrected

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)

Critical Corrected

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)

Serious Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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

Serious Corrected

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)

Serious Corrected

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

Critical Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.

Moderate Corrected

Written operational policies are incomplete.

Moderate Corrected

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

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Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.