Baby Steps Learning Center
7820 FM 1960 RD E STE 207, Humble, TX 77346 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 57
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Director / administrator
- Rhea Harrison
- Phone
- (832) 777-6288
- Regulated since
- Jan 9, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1473056 · number 1793585
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (9), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 13 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's director has not ensured required inspections for the operation from third-party entities are being completed timely.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation hasn't had an annual fire inspection completed by a state or local fire marshal.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two previous employees' background checks weren't inactivated within the required time frame.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-12. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
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Supervision & ratios
During an inspection at the operation, the young infant classroom was observed to be out of ratio with only one caregiver with 5 infants aged 2 months-9 months in one classroom. This was corrected when one child was moved to the older infant classroom to ensure proper ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-12.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
A known allegation of inappropriate discipline was not reported to Licensing via the proper channel.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-19. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Apr 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A child in care and an employee's records were not at the operation and available for review.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The allergy plan for a child with allergies wasn't signed by a medical professional.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-08. Correction verified 2026-04-08.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation hasn't had an annual fire inspection completed by a state or local fire marshal.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed to be one caregiver caring for 6 infants aged 8 months to 14 months. This was corrected by a second caregiver coming in to work in the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation still hasn't had an annual fire inspection completed by a state or local fire marshal.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-03-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 27, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation is delinquent in paying its franchise tax and the right to transact business in Texas has been forfeited.
HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-10. Correction verified 2026-02-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current fire inspection completed by a state or local fire marshal. The operation had a current fire alarm system inspection completed by an individual company instead.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-04. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Records & paperwork
Four out of four employee records reviewed did not have an indicated start date for each employee. Corrected by hire dates being written in files.
HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
I observed a caregiver with a provisionally eligible background check caring for a child alone. This was corrected when the director had another staff member without conditions accompany the caregiver with conditions in the classroom.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-15. Correction verified 2025-10-31.
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Safety & premises
I observed a child under 12 months sleeping on an activity mat in the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-15. Correction verified 2025-10-31.
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Safety & premises
There was an infant without a labeled crib.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-15. Correction verified 2025-10-31.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations fire inspection expired on 10/1/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-10-31.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver provided the incorrect age of a child. This was corrected when the director informed the caregiver the correct age of the child.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
I observed a 2 month old in a crib with a bib that was not on the child's neck and a pacifier clip on a string with beads. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the items from the crib.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Other
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Sep 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information obtained throughout the investigation inappropriate discipline was practiced when a caregiver used physically discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-10-31.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There were three people in the building without active background checks. One of the people without an active background check left the operation.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-04. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Other
Caregivers did not provide the correct ages of the children they were caring for when asked.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-04. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
There was no documentation of the smoke detectors being tested.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
No one knew who was in charge when the director stepped out.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(1) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Other
There were two children under two watching TV.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Supervision & ratios
There were no fire drills, lock down drills, or severe weather drills documented at the operation.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-30. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Other
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Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the first initial phase and during the first initial inspection for the second initial phase the director has not been present for the visits.
HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-10-14.
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Other
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Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies is missing the section on promotion of physical activity and procedures for supporting inclusive service.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-15. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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