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Carrollton, TX 75010 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Small Steps Academy
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Small Steps Academy
Small Steps Academy is a licensed group home daycare in Carrollton, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 1, 2025, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small Steps Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Denton County has a median price of $167 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Small Steps Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1800377
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The last fire drill was conducted April 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
Mar 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were no infant feeding instructions to review at the time of the inspection”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
- Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Small Steps Academy
Is Small Steps Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 1, 2025.
When was Small Steps Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small Steps Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 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 Small Steps Academy care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Small Steps Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Small Steps Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Small Steps Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (945) 223-9681 to ask.
What is Small Steps Academy's phone number?
(945) 223-9681.
Where is Small Steps Academy?
Carrollton, TX 75010. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.