Tiny Steps Learning Center
Licensed Center · Mercedes, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1728893
Tiny Steps Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued December 22, 2022. In the state's 60-month public window it has 15 inspections on record with 21 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
December 22, 2022
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
22 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
121 S Georgia Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570-2609
The 60-month record
15
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
21
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 7 · Medium 8 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Inspection | 4 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Inspection | 4 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 22, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 12, 2022 | Inspection | 3 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Inspection | 3 |
Deficiency records
October 2, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two children files are missing immunization records.
Corrected: October 17, 2025
October 2, 2025 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.
Corrected: October 10, 2025
October 2, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: October 16, 2025
November 18, 2024 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.
Corrected: December 2, 2024
November 18, 2024 Standard § 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.
Corrected: November 18, 2024
November 18, 2024 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
Corrected: November 25, 2024
November 18, 2024 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
Corrected: December 2, 2024
December 15, 2023 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Facility is not current with children's products certification.
Corrected: December 15, 2023
December 15, 2023 Standard § 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency 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: December 22, 2023
December 15, 2023 Standard § 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topic: prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.
Corrected: December 22, 2023
December 15, 2023 Standard § 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: December 22, 2023
November 22, 2022 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 22, 2022
September 23, 2022 Standard § 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
High Verbatim from the agency record
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: September 23, 2022
August 15, 2022 Standard § 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.
Corrected: August 22, 2022
August 15, 2022 Standard § 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Not all children washed their hands prior to eating lunch. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the children were asked to wash their hands.)
Corrected: August 15, 2022
May 12, 2022 Standard § 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
High Verbatim from the agency record
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
May 12, 2022 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There have been no fire drills done since February. (One was attempted however the fire system was not operating properly)
Corrected: May 31, 2022
May 12, 2022 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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
November 10, 2021 Standard § 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Written operational policies are incomplete.
Corrected: November 23, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Children's products was not available for review during inspection.
Corrected: November 23, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.
Corrected: November 23, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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