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Tyler, TX 75703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Early Steps Bilingual Academy
- licensed capacity
- 112
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Early Steps Bilingual Academy
Early Steps Bilingual Academy is a licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 24, 2019, for up to 112 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 112 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 112 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Steps Bilingual Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Smith County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for Early Steps Bilingual Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 112 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1686102
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.5205(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2025
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2025
Aug 12, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(10) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
- Jul 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1613(a)(6) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
Jan 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
Nov 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
746.4601(7) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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- Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
746.1311(a) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
- Aug 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2022
- Jul 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Apr 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - 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 visit
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FAQ
Questions about Early Steps Bilingual Academy
Is Early Steps Bilingual Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 24, 2019.
When was Early Steps Bilingual Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Steps Bilingual Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Early Steps Bilingual Academy care for?
112, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Early Steps Bilingual Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Early Steps Bilingual Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Steps Bilingual Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 630-7363 to ask.
What is Early Steps Bilingual Academy's phone number?
(903) 630-7363.
Where is Early Steps Bilingual Academy?
1524 Cumberland Rd, Tyler, TX 75703. The nearest other daycare we list is Oak Tree Academy, 1.7 miles away.