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Early Steps Bilingual Academy

8 critical, 20 serious, 4 minor findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 12, 2025.

1524 Cumberland Rd, Tyler, TX 75703 · (903) 630-7363

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsTyler licensed centers, n=50

Critical findings8 critical, 20 serious, 4 minor across 24 inspections and 16 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 12, 2025.

Critical8 vs median 4

58% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 8

70% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2019Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 112 places

Texas HHSC operation #1686102 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providednot listed
Before-school carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in careyes
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2025
Sep 30, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Sep 30, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
Sep 30, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Sep 30, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
Aug 12, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
  Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(10).
Aug 12, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
  Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(10).
Aug 12, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
  Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(10).
Aug 12, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
  Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified Sep 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(10).
Jun 9, 2025 to Jul 21, 20258 inspections
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- Jun 9, 2025 inspection
- Jun 9, 2025 inspection
- Jun 9, 2025 inspection
- Jun 9, 2025 inspection
Jun 5, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).
Jun 5, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).
Jun 5, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).
Jun 5, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).
Jan 17, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2025, verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 17, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2025, verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 17, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2025, verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 17, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2025, verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2024
Nov 18, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.
  Corrected Dec 9, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
Nov 18, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.
  Corrected Dec 9, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
Nov 18, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.
  Corrected Dec 9, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
Nov 18, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.
  Corrected Dec 9, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2024, verified Dec 4, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
Jan 12, 2024 to Jul 3, 20248 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jul 3, 2024 inspection
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- Jul 3, 2024 inspection
- Jun 25, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jun 25, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jun 25, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jun 25, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 12, 2024 inspection
- Jan 12, 2024 inspection
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2023
Feb 28, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2023, verified Apr 11, 2023. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2023, verified Apr 11, 2023. Standard 746.1311(a).
Feb 28, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2023, verified Apr 11, 2023. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2023, verified Apr 11, 2023. Standard 746.1309(a).
Feb 28, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2023, verified Apr 11, 2023. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2023, verified Apr 11, 2023. Standard 746.1311(a).
Feb 28, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2023, verified Apr 11, 2023. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2023, verified Apr 11, 2023. Standard 746.1311(a).
2022
Aug 18, 2022 to Aug 18, 20224 inspections
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Aug 5, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2022, verified Aug 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Aug 5, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2022, verified Aug 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Aug 5, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2022, verified Aug 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Aug 5, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2022, verified Aug 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Jul 28, 2022 to Jul 28, 20224 investigations
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- Jul 28, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jul 28, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jul 28, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jul 28, 2022 complaint investigation
Apr 12, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Apr 12, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Apr 12, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Apr 12, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

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