Tiny Steps Learning Center

Childcare Center|121 S GEORGIA AVE, Mercedes, TX 78570|(956) 684-5314

License Information

Status
Licensed
License #
1728893
Expires
December 22, 2026
Licensed Capacity
22 children
Licensing Agency
Texas HHSC

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

State records

Inspection History

15 records
  • routine#862300536

    3 violations found (3 medium severity).

    Required Personnel Records

    Medium

    A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.

    746.901Corrected 2025-10-10

    Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

    Medium

    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?).

    746.501(a)(1)Corrected 2025-10-16

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    Medium

    Two children files are missing immunization records.

    746.603(a)(4)Corrected 2025-10-17
  • routine#862300535

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862300534

    4 violations found (3 high, 1 medium severity).

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    High

    Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.

    746.3401(a)Corrected 2024-12-02

    AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    High

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

    746.2415(b)Corrected 2024-11-18

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    High

    Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.

    746.5101(a)Corrected 2024-12-02

    Children's Products- Annual Certification

    Medium

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

    746.4135(b)Corrected 2024-11-25
  • routine#862300533

    4 violations found (1 high, 3 medium severity).

    Children's Products- Annual Certification

    Medium

    Facility is not current with children's products certification.

    746.4135(b)Corrected 2023-12-15

    Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

    Medium

    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.

    746.1329(a)Corrected 2023-12-22

    Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

    Medium

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

    746.1309(c)Corrected 2023-12-22

    Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

    High

    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.

    746.1309(d)Corrected 2023-12-22
  • routine#862300532

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862300531

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    High

    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)

    745.641Corrected 2022-11-22
  • routine#862300530

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Required Immunizations

    High

    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)

    746.613(a)Corrected 2022-09-23
  • routine#862300529

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862300528

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    High

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

    746.3503(a)Corrected 2022-08-22

    Children Handwashing Before Eating

    High

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

    746.3417(1)Corrected 2022-08-15
  • routine#862300527

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862300526

    3 violations found (3 high severity).

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    High

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

    746.5205(1)Corrected 2022-05-31

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    High

    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)

    746.3407Corrected 2022-05-20

    Smoke Detectors Testing

    High

    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.

    746.5319Corrected 2022-05-20
  • routine#862300525

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862300524

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862300523

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862300522

    3 violations found (1 high, 2 medium severity).

    Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

    Medium

    Written operational policies are incomplete.

    746.501(a)(1)Corrected 2021-11-23

    Children's Products- Annual Certification

    Medium

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

    746.4135(b)Corrected 2021-11-23

    Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building

    High

    Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.

    746.5535(a)(1)Corrected 2021-11-23

Availability

22 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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