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King Steps Academy

Sugar Land, TX 77498 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$155
year first permitted
2021

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About King Steps Academy

King Steps Academy is a licensed group home daycare in Sugar Land, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 10, 2021, for up to 12 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

King Steps Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in Fort Bend County has a median price of $155 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.
Fort Bend County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for King Steps Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1718247
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Sep 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “The operation did not address Parent Rights in the operational policies. Corrected: When primary caregiver updated the operational policy with parent rights.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “The primary caregiver only had 12 hours for training year 4-11-2025 to 4-11-2026. The primary caregivers is still missing 18 hours. Corrected: When the inspector took 18 hours of training for 4-11-2026 to 4-11-2027.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operation did not address promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity in the operational policies. Corrected: When primary caregiver updated the operational policy about promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals

      “The operation does not address in the operational policies about animals they have. The operation has two dogs and one cat. Corrected: When primary caregiver updated the operational policy about animals in the home.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Sep 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

      “The primary caregiver did not have current first aid training, it expired 7/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures

      “The operation is missing information in the emergency preparedness plan on how children younger than 24 months and limited mobility would get out of the home in case of an emergency. Corrected: When added the information to the emergency preparedness plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on

      “The primary caregiver did not have current CPR training, it expired 7/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025

  3. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 18, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “There are two stacks of wood in the backyard that could potentially fall over if children were to mess with the small logs. These stacks of wood are 2 feet tall. There is a slide from the play set that is fallen over on the ground. There are sharp round edges on the posts exposed. Note: Photos were taken.”

      The state verified the correction on May 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit

      “First aid kit in transportation van is missing scissors. Note: Scissors were placed in kit during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects

      “This had not been done since March 16, 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.3501(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      “A screw is sticking out approximately 1 inch from a child's rocking chair where the armrest was. This could poke a child and injure them. Note: Director removed screw during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.4505(2) - Requirements for Tire Swings - Not Suspended from Composite Structure

      “A saucer tree swing is installed on a play structure swing set next to two swings in the same bay.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3203(14) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

      “There is a can of paint behind a curtain next to the water heater in reach of children. Note: Director removed paint can.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about King Steps Academy

Is King Steps Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 10, 2021.

When was King Steps Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has King Steps Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 King Steps Academy care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does King Steps Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are King Steps Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does King Steps Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 343-6240 to ask.

What is King Steps Academy's phone number?

(832) 343-6240.

Where is King Steps Academy?

Sugar Land, TX 77498. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).