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Learning Steps Daycare & Academy LLC

4 critical, 24 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 6, 2024.

608 S Abram Rd, Mission, TX 78572 · (956) 271-4181

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsMission licensed centers, n=68

Critical findings4 critical, 24 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 0 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Dec 6, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

63% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 34

90% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2025Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 51

Texas HHSC operation #1803219 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Apr 1, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  There is a slide structure surrounded by 1-3 in of pea gravel.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Apr 1, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  There is a slide structure surrounded by 1-3 in of pea gravel.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Apr 1, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  There is a slide structure surrounded by 1-3 in of pea gravel.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Apr 1, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  There is a slide structure surrounded by 1-3 in of pea gravel.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
2025
Oct 7, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One out of six children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 7, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Oct 7, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One out of six children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 7, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Oct 7, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One out of six children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 7, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Oct 7, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One out of six children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 7, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Feb 28, 2025 to Feb 28, 20254 inspections
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Jan 14, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Education Outside of U.S.
  A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1111.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Education Outside of U.S.
  A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1111.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Education Outside of U.S.
  A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1111.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Education Outside of U.S.
  A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1111.
2024
Dec 6, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  The operation did not have a working carbon monoxide detector. The carbon monoxide detector was missing the batteries.
  Corrected Dec 9, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The loose-fill surfacing materials (rock pebbles) were not maintained at the proper depth required for a play equipment in the outdoor playground.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified Dec 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Dec 6, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  The operation did not have a working carbon monoxide detector. The carbon monoxide detector was missing the batteries.
  Corrected Dec 9, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The loose-fill surfacing materials (rock pebbles) were not maintained at the proper depth required for a play equipment in the outdoor playground.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified Dec 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Dec 6, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  The operation did not have a working carbon monoxide detector. The carbon monoxide detector was missing the batteries.
  Corrected Dec 9, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The loose-fill surfacing materials (rock pebbles) were not maintained at the proper depth required for a play equipment in the outdoor playground.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified Dec 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Dec 6, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  The operation did not have a working carbon monoxide detector. The carbon monoxide detector was missing the batteries.
  Corrected Dec 9, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The loose-fill surfacing materials (rock pebbles) were not maintained at the proper depth required for a play equipment in the outdoor playground.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified Dec 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Oct 7, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  The mattresses to three play yards did not have sheets.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2024, verified Oct 8, 2024. Standard 746.2411(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
  The operational policies reviewed were missing the follwoing information; Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; and Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect;
  Corrected Oct 11, 2024, verified Oct 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(26).
Oct 7, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  The mattresses to three play yards did not have sheets.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2024, verified Oct 8, 2024. Standard 746.2411(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
  The operational policies reviewed were missing the follwoing information; Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; and Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect;
  Corrected Oct 11, 2024, verified Oct 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(26).
Oct 7, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  The mattresses to three play yards did not have sheets.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2024, verified Oct 8, 2024. Standard 746.2411(2)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
  The operational policies reviewed were missing the follwoing information; Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; and Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect;
  Corrected Oct 11, 2024, verified Oct 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(26).
Oct 7, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
  The operational policies reviewed were missing the follwoing information; Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; and Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect;
  Corrected Oct 11, 2024, verified Oct 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(26).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  The mattresses to three play yards did not have sheets.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2024, verified Oct 8, 2024. Standard 746.2411(2)(B).

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