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Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward
- licensed capacity
- 189
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About
About Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward
Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 20, 2006, for up to 189 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 189 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 189 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $172 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 189 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #864420
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 18 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Transportation 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“12 children transported were missing the Emergency Medical Authorization forms in the van.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“2 children with a diagsnosed food allergy were missing medication that the health care provider says needs to be part of the plan.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
May 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The policy on file that was documented on 10/16/24 had expired on 9/19/25. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director entered the updated policy in the on line provider portal account.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 1, 2026Visit1 rule 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
“A self-report by the operation was made that a child was left unsupervised in the hallway for a minute.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The operation did not complete an incident report or share the report with the parent within 48 hours of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
Show 15 earlier visits
Nov 10, 2025Visit1 rule 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
“One child was left unsupervised in the classroom for several minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
Oct 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“Two tv monitors in 2 classrooms were unfastended to the children's bookshelf, posing as a tipping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“4 out of 6 children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a complete and current food allergy emergency plan. 1 kid is missing Benadryl, 2 kids had expired epi-pens, 1 kid missing medication and authorization form.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
Nov 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The Emergency Prepardeness Plan is missing the address of the alternate shelter away from the center.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The transportation binder is missing Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for 3 children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“8 medications did not have the date received written on the container. Note; this was corrected at inspection when the director wrote on each medication the date it was received from the parent.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“2 student volunteers, 1 caregiver and 1 contract vendor were with children without approved background checks.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
Oct 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule 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 state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director did not have current transportation training, the last training was taken in 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
- Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2023Visit1 rule 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
“It was determined that a child was left alone for approximately five minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
- Dec 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 30, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Caregivers left a child on the outside patio of the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
Jan 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During the walkthrough I observed four buckets of disinfectant wipes and spray bottles with cleaning solution in the reach of children. This was corrected when the director removed the buckets and placed the bottles out of reach.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“During review of transportation the operation was found to not have emergency medical information on van used to transport children. This was corrected when the director updated the transportation binder.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward
Is Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 20, 2006.
When was Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 10 of 18 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 Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward care for?
189, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 236-0330 to ask.
What is Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward's phone number?
(713) 236-0330.
Where is Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward?
2902 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77026. The nearest other daycare we list is Community Partners FifthWard Early ChildHood Development Ctr, 0.8 miles away.