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Fort Worth, TX 76112 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Steps Academy
- licensed capacity
- 47
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About Little Steps Academy
Little Steps Academy is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 21, 2016, for up to 47 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 47 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infant to school age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and infant care |
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCMS |
| Parent updates | Parent app (ChildPilot App) |
| Licensed capacity | 47 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Steps Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 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$199
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$168
Preschool
Center$180
Home daycare$166
School age
Center$169
Home daycare$157
State record
Inspection reports for Little Steps Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 47 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1626087
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 15 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 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 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2026Visit1 rule cited
745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
“Operation has not paid background check fee.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026
- Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
“Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The operation was not providing an infant daily report to the parents of infants ages 0-17 months old noting the times and amount of food the infant was ingesting. The operation has since been providing this information to the parents of the children in the infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
746.2431(3) - Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper Changes
“Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The operation was not providing an infant daily report to the parents of infants ages 0-17 months old noting the times of diaper changes. The operation has since been providing this information to the parents of the children in the infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The outdoor play space has three active ant piles and thorny vines around the fence.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“The a.c unit is accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026
- Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 11, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1013(a)(2) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities
“Director did not leave a person in charge in their absence. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025
746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
“There was no person in charge. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025
- Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Jan 16, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The provider did not report the number of employees that left in 2024 in the allotted timeframe required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
Dec 31, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“At the time of the inspection, 2 caregivers did not have pre-service training and did not have the 2 years od required experince in a regulated center.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025
746.2206(3)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Child-Initiated - Equipment/Materials In Reach
“The classrooms had little to no toys available for children to initiate play. Toys were put up out of reach and had to be retrived by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025
746.2415(c)(2) - Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin
“The sheets on the infant cribs were not tight fitting and created an entanglement hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025
746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
“Infant room had a very little selection of toys available for infant engagement.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025
- Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“The playground has multiple tripping hazards including PVC pipes and black rubber covering for the water pipe. There are also holes on the side of the building that need to be filled and leveled out to avoid risk of tripping.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
Jan 17, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“Report not submitted as of 1/16/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
- Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
“Caregivers are expected to follow the activity plan to ensure consistency in the children's daily activities.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There were loose cords hanging from a TV in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Two staff members did not have current attendance records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
“Two children's allergies were not posted in their classrooms or in the kitchen where food gets prepared.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“A child's enrollment form did not have their emergency contact's address.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“A walking child was placed in a crib with a crib bed that was too high, causing risks of the child standing up and falling out, climbing out, and injuring themselves.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A child did not have their hands washed after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Three children's files were missing the healthcare professional statement.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“A caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver with a pending background check was present and alone with children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
- Sep 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 29, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“It was observed three infants on high chairs for more that 15 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023
746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
“The operation had 22 children in care with one caregiver, the youngest child was under 12 months old and the oldest was around 11 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“Tracking system did not have a complete information of the incoming children, did not showed the time of arrival and age of the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023
746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
“It was observed children over the age of 2 years old, walking from another room to the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“It was observed a child having access to an electrical cable that was connected to a wall outlet.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023
746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
“It was observed the permit holder supervising and providing care for the infant room and an older children's room while serving meals to the older children group.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023
746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
“It was observed 3 infants unsupervised while a caregiver was in a room adjacent supervising another group of children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023
Aug 28, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
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
“The supervision provide did not ensure each child s safety and well-being based on physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child s on going activity as appropriate.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“Infants were left unsupervised during opening hours.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The permit holder did not comply with Lawas and Rules, by not providing children supervision that ensure safety of all children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023
- Nov 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 23, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
746.2409(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
“A crib mattress was torn up with tape covering the tears making the mattress not washable.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2021
746.3703(a) - People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present
“The center staff was present at the center, exposing other staff and children, while being positive for COVID-19.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2021
746.2409(a)(4) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Secure Supports
“A child was sleeping in a crib with loose hardware. The child and mattress had sunken almost reaching the floor.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2021
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“Caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after changing a diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2021
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“The operation did not notify licensing of a positive COVID-19 case.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2021
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A child did not have their hands washed after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2021
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Caregiver did not wash hands after changing a diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2021
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“A crib did not have a snug fitted sheet covering the mattress.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2021
- Nov 10, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Steps Academy
Is Little Steps Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 21, 2016.
When was Little Steps Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Steps Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 8 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Little Steps Academy care for?
47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Steps Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Steps Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Steps Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 881-2501 to ask.
What is Little Steps Academy's phone number?
(817) 881-2501.
Where is Little Steps Academy?
3121 Forest Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76112. The nearest other daycare we list is Treasures Chest Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.