Step By Step Learning Academy
714 14TH ST N, Texas City, TX 77590 · Galveston County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 124
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Porshe' Fanus
- Phone
- (409) 795-7704
- Regulated since
- Feb 24, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1209720 · number 1593859
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 13 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (7), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Sanitation inspection expired on 11-14-2024.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-02-23.
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Other
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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat in the Infant 1 classroom had a tear. Note: This was corrected when the diaper changing mat was switched to a new mat without tears.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-31.
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Safety & premises
The use zone for an airplane teeter totter over laps with the playground plastic boarder.
HHSC 746.4813(c) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
One vehicle used to transport children is not equipped with a safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/13/2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operational Policies did state if operation will administer unassigned epinephrine auto injectors.
HHSC 746.501(a)(29) — Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 12/22/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Other
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Oct 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During follow up inspection, 2 out of the 3 children using high chairs were observed not fastned in high chairs. Straps were observed not in the high chairs. Noted: Pictures were taken.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-01-24.
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Other
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Jan 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Staff hired on 10/21/2021 did not complete Pediatric CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-19. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Staff background & training
Staff hired on 10/12/2015 was missing 1 hour of annual training for year 2020-2021.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During inspection, chipped paint was observed in 1 of the 2 classrooms and 1 out of the 3 toilets is not working.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-01-18.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation had cots that were not assigned by number for two children.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-01-18.
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Supervision & ratios
Parent Handbook did not discuss the requirements for promoting physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
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Supervision & ratios
Parent Handbook did not provide parents with the procedures to participate at the operation.
HHSC 746.501(a)(21) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Parent Handbook did not discussed the administration of unassigned epinephrine pens.
HHSC 746.501(a)(29) — Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
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Supervision & ratios
Parent Handbook did not discuss procedures for medical emergencies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(5) — Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
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Supervision & ratios
Parent Handbook did not discuss the procedures for suspension and expulsion of children.
HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Parent Handbook did not discuss the procedures for infants on how the operation will maintain compliance for safe sleep.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
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Safety & premises
During inspection, fire inspection had not been conducted since 10/15/2020.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-01-14.
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Safety & premises
During inspection, six children were missing emergency contact address and phone number.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
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Staff background & training
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