Early Steps Bilingual Academy

Childcare Center|1524 CUMBERLAND RD, Tyler, TX 75703|(903) 630-7363

License Information

Status: Licensed
License #: 1686102
Expires: June 24, 2027
Licensed Capacity: 112 children
Licensing Agency: Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

16 records

September 30, 2025routine#862273698
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
High
During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
746.1301(a)(5)(A)Corrected 2025-10-30
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
High
During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
746.5205(1)Corrected 2025-10-30
August 12, 2025complaint#862375367
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
High
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.
746.2805(10)Corrected 2025-09-18
July 21, 2025routine#862273697
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
June 9, 2025routine#862273696
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
June 5, 2025complaint#862375366
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
High
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
746.1613(a)(6)Corrected 2025-06-30
January 17, 2025assessment#862397453
1 violation found (1 medium severity).
Report Number of Employees
Medium
The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
746.303(b)Corrected 2025-01-19
November 18, 2024routine#862273695
3 violations found (1 high, 2 medium severity).
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium
During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
746.501(a)(18)Corrected 2024-12-02
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
High
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.
746.4601(7)Corrected 2024-12-09
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Medium
During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
746.501(a)(30)Corrected 2024-12-02
July 3, 2024routine#862273694
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
June 26, 2024complaint#862375365
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
January 12, 2024routine#862273693
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 28, 2023routine#862273692
2 violations found (2 medium severity).
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium
During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
746.1311(a)Corrected 2023-03-28
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium
During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
746.1309(a)Corrected 2023-03-28
August 18, 2022routine#862273691
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
August 5, 2022routine#862273690
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
High
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.
746.1203(4)Corrected 2022-08-05
July 28, 2022complaint#862375364
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 12, 2022routine#862273689
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High
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.
746.1203(4)Corrected 2022-04-12
June 11, 2021routine#862273688
3 violations found (2 high, 1 medium severity).
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
High
The loose-fill does not measure under the slide on the playground.
746.4907(a)(1)Corrected 2021-06-25
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Medium
Five out of ten personnel records reviewed did not complete the required annual training.
746.901(5)Corrected 2021-07-16
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
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.
745.641Corrected 2021-06-13

Availability

112 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750 – $1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950 – $1,400

Toddler$850 – $1,250

Preschool$750 – $1,100

School-age$450 – $750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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