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Little Steps

511 W 7th St, Littlefield, TX 793393.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$146
year first permitted
1998

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About Little Steps

Little Steps is a licensed child care center in Littlefield, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 9, 1998, for up to 34 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Steps has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lamb County has a median price of $146 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.
Lamb County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$146
Home daycare$133

Toddler

Center$138
Home daycare$127

Preschool

Center$134
Home daycare$126

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$120

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 Little Steps

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
34 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
1998
License number
#503566- 749
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2

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. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “It was found duirng the inspection the operation has not conducted a fire drill since February 2025. This was corrected by the operation conducting a Fire Drill during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “It was found during the inspection the operation had not documented they had checked the smoke detectors since February 2025. This was corrected by them all being checked during the inspection and documented.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 15, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “It was found the operation last had a fire inspection on 7/15/2020 therefore it has been greater than 12 months since there last fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021

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 Little Steps

Is Little Steps licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 9, 1998.

When was Little Steps last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Steps had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 care for?

34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Little Steps accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Little Steps' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Steps cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 385-5265 to ask.

What is Little Steps' phone number?

(806) 385-5265.

Where is Little Steps?

511 W 7th St, Littlefield, TX 79339. The nearest other daycare we list is Gingerbread House, 0.1 miles away.

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