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Small Steps Academy

301 Loop 567, Granbury, TX 760484.7· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
83
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2025
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About Small Steps Academy

Small Steps Academy is a licensed child care center in Granbury, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 8, 2025, for up to 83 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedCameras for parentsSecure entryOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
83 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based, Play-based
CurriculumFunndaffer Curriculum
EnrichmentMusic, art, baby signing, Spanish, science, tech, math
StaffCPR-trained staff
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Teachers guide potty training with private bathrooms in each class
SafetyRestricted access controls, Cameras / live video for parents (live-streaming cameras for parents), Outdoor playground
Discounts10% tuition credit for your second child
MoreFounded 2010
Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Small Steps Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hood County has a median price of $191 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.
Hood County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Small Steps Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
83 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1810387
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 14 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • 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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See all 14 visits
  1. Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 11, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties

      “A caregiver sweeping the classroom did not intervene as children were chasing and pushing each other.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026

  7. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  9. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “Pea gravel loose-fill at the large playground was not at the required depths in areas of the use zones, such as at the slide exits.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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 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 August 8, 2025.

When was Small Steps Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Steps Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 14 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?

83, 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, 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 (817) 219-0844 to ask.

What is Small Steps Academy's phone number?

(817) 219-0844.

Where is Small Steps Academy?

301 Loop 567, Granbury, TX 76048. The nearest other daycare we list is Upbring Head Start Granbury, 2.2 miles away.

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