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Small Steps Nurturing Center-Gulfton
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Small Steps Nurturing Center-Gulfton
Small Steps Nurturing Center-Gulfton is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 29, 2021, for up to 75 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages two through five |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Curriculum | Project approach to learning |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Transportation | Transportation (staff-driven vans) |
| More | Founded 2006 |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small Steps Nurturing Center-Gulfton 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-Gulfton
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1716535
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Transportation 2
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 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 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 30, 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
“Based on the information obtained, it was determined supervision was not maintained when a two-year-old child left the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
- Jul 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
“During today's inspection I observed a bottle of medication stored on a counter that was accessible to children. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5537(b)(2) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
“The operation does not have documentation showing the carbon monoxide detection system was tested.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
“While evaluating eight personnel files, I observed several files missing signed and dated statement from the employee/trainer.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The last gas leak inspection was conducted on 2/7/2023.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The annual certification was last completed 01/22/2024 Note: This was corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A parent signature is needed on one child's food allergy emergency plan.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Emergency medical treatment information is needed for five children who are transported.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Records were evaluated for eight children enrolled and the following was determined: Three children needed a statement of special needs. Two children needed an address for the emergency contact. One child needed emergency care information such as name, address, and phone number of the child's physician or emergency care facility. One child needed authorization for emergency medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
- Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
May 14, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Authorization for emergency medical treatment for children was not observed in the vehicle used to transport children.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Multiple caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“Documentation showing the smoke detector and carbonoxide detectors have been tested within the last month was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
“Documentation stating a sanitation inspection is not required was not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
746.1317(c)(4) - Training Criteria - Certificate
“Training certificates in the following topics were not available for review for 2 staff: Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“The food allergy emergency plan forms for 2 children with documented food allergies was not signed by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.4003(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
“The operation did not have a thermometer in the first aid kit in van used to transport children. Note: The provider obtained an extra thermometer and placed it in the first aid kit in the van during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Observed a caregiver in the Three's classroom who had direct access to children in care. The caregivers background check is pending and the operation has not received an eligiblity notification from CBCU stating the caregiver can be present.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Nap mats were missing labels during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
- May 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
“There were 2 classrooms on the playground that did not have access to the tracking system for children in their care. Note: The Interim Director brought the sign in/out logs to the caregivers druing the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Small Steps Nurturing Center-Gulfton
Is Small Steps Nurturing Center-Gulfton licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 29, 2021.
When was Small Steps Nurturing Center-Gulfton last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small Steps Nurturing Center-Gulfton had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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-Gulfton care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Small Steps Nurturing Center-Gulfton accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Small Steps Nurturing Center-Gulfton's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Small Steps Nurturing Center-Gulfton cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 402-5196 to ask.
What is Small Steps Nurturing Center-Gulfton's phone number?
(713) 402-5196.
Where is Small Steps Nurturing Center-Gulfton?
6856 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77074. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Connect, 0.1 miles away.