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Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward

Houston, TX 77026Operation #864420

Capacity reported
189
Ages served
3
Programs reported
6
Five-year activities
12

Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward details

Address
2902 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77026
Phone
(713) 236-0330
Hours
08:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days
Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed
Ages licensed to serve
Pre-Kindergarten, School, Toddler
Capacity
189
Child care subsidies
Not reported as accepted
Permit
Full Permit · issued Dec 20, 2006

Ages and programs reported

These fields describe the HHSC record, not current openings or a guarantee that every option is offered at all times.

Pre-KindergartenSchoolToddlerAccreditedAfter School CareField TripsMeals ProvidedSnacks ProvidedTransportation to/from School

Regulatory activity and compliance context

Texas HHSC presents five years of activity and says online history excludes certain items until due process is complete or waived. Risk levels apply to cited standards; they are not a center ranking.

DateActivityViolation found
Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo
Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo
Aug 25, 2026InspectionYes
May 20, 2026InspectionYes
Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo
Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo
Apr 1, 2026ReportYes
Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo
Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo
Nov 12, 2025InspectionYes
Nov 10, 2025ReportYes
Oct 22, 2025InspectionYes

Recent cited standards in the source

High

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

Correction verification date: Aug 31, 2026.

Medium High

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Correction verification date: Aug 28, 2026.

Medium

746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

Correction verification date: May 22, 2026.

High

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Correction verification date: Apr 8, 2026.

Medium

746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

Correction verification date: Nov 14, 2025.

High

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Correction verification date: Dec 3, 2025.

Medium High

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Correction verification date: Nov 6, 2025.

Medium High

746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

Correction verification date: Oct 29, 2025.

High

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

Correction verification date: Nov 18, 2024.

Medium High

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

Correction verification date: Nov 18, 2024.

Medium High

746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

Source says corrected at inspection.

High

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

Correction verification date: Oct 22, 2024.

High

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Correction verification date: Nov 13, 2024.

Medium High

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

Correction verification date: Dec 5, 2023.

High

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Correction verification date: Dec 5, 2023.

High

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

Correction verification date: Oct 28, 2022.

High

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

Source says corrected at inspection.

High

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

Source says corrected at inspection.

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Questions about Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward

Is Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward a licensed child care center?

Texas HHSC listed this operation as an active Licensed Center in the source snapshot dated 2026-09-22. This directory is not the licensing authority; use the official operation link to confirm the current record.

Where can I see inspection information for Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward?

Use the official Texas HHSC compliance-history link on this page. The state record is authoritative and explains its five-year reporting window and due-process limitations.

Does Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward accept child care subsidies?

The source record does not report subsidy acceptance. That is not proof that assistance cannot be used; ask the center and Texas Child Care Services for current information.

What are the hours for Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward?

The HHSC source record reports 08:00 AM-05:30 PM on Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed. Hours can change, so call the center before relying on this schedule.

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