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Houston, TX 77065 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Stair Steps 2 Learning
- licensed capacity
- 130
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2012
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About
About Stair Steps 2 Learning
Stair Steps 2 Learning is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 27, 2012, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stair Steps 2 Learning has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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 Stair Steps 2 Learning
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 130 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2012
- License number
- #1369187
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 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 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“During the inspection a caregiver supervising infants was found to not have current CPR training as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Director and caregiver responsible for transportation was found to not have current transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“Background check validation has not been completed since January 2026.”
Corrected during the visit
May 15, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the inspection I observed two children ages 13 months and 15 months in the main room watching television. This was corrected when the caregivers took the children to their classsrooms and turned off the television.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“The operation was unable to provide 2 personnel files requested during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
“During the inspection I observed two infants ages 13 and 15 months in the main room with children as old as 6 years old.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director has failed to ensure the operation is operating in compliance with minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During the inspection I observed peeled paint and exposed sheet rock from missing boarder along the walls of the building.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
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
“During the inspection I observed an 11 year old alone in a classroom without a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
Oct 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“The operation does not have 6 inches of use zone space for stationary equipment on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the inspection I observed a iron fence that was missing a picket”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The operation has failed to maintain adquate loose-fill surfacing on equipmnet 5ft or less.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
Sep 18, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“During the walkthrough I observed an infant asleep in a restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“The operation does not have 6 inches of use zone space for stationary equipment on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“During review of record keeping 3 out of 10 files evaluated did not have current immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“During review of children's records 4 out of 10 records evaluated did not include a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection as required.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“During review of personnel the director was found to not obtained 30 hours of annual training as required.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“During the inspection 1 out of 10 records did not have emergency medical authorizartion.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The operation has failed to maintain adquate loose-fill surfacing on equipmnet 5ft or less.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“During review of personnel 2 caregivers were found to have not retrieved 24 hours of annual training as required.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“During the inspection I observed a 6 month old asleep in a crib with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“During the inspection I observed a person without an eligible background check providing direct care to 6 infants between the ages of 6 months and 17 months.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“During review of record keeping 2 out of 10 files evalluated did not have all required information. Missing the address for the emergency contact provided.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“During the walkthrough of the infant room I observed an infant in a swing with a bottle propped with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 6 infants ages 6,6,11,16,16 and 17 months ratio of 1:4. The caregiver was over ratio by 2.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
Sep 18, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“During review of records for the infant teacher it was determined that the caregiver did not have current training in Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and Understanding early childhood brain developmen”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“During review of files the director and caregiver who provides transportation did not have current transporation training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During inspection of the outdoor play area the exit door to the playground was found to not close easily. Door latch was found to be grinding when attempting to pull closed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“During the inspection I observed 2 infants ages 12 months and 13 months in highchairs without the safety straps fastened as required. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened the straps.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the inspection I observed two infants in the main room with the television on. This was corrected when the caregiver turned off the tv.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 19, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Nov 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
- Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“There is no surfacing under the play equipment with a containing slide.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“Fire inspection is not up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
Sep 25, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“Playground maintenance checklists was not provided during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During the walk-through, there was a lysol spray and disinfection wipes accessible to the children in the restroom and in the toddler s room.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“An infant feeding instruction was not provided during inspection. Correction: Parent of the infant filled out the feeding instruction during pick up time.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
“The use zone for the play structure were not six feet from the other equipment and the slide exit”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There were tree branches on the playground and accessible to the children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
“The use zone for the rocking equipment was less than 6 ft apart from the other play equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“The two vans use to transport the children is missing a first aid kit.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The two vans use to transport the children does not have a child safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“Fire inspection is not up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“There is no surfacing under the play equipment with a containing slide.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“Fan were in use and accessible to children in the school-age room Correction: Caregiver removed the fan away from the children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
Oct 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The annual transportation safety training has not been received for the director.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
Oct 11, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“On the playground it was observed there were two fences that have areas that need fixed. Also one piece of play euipment on the playground has a yellow steering wheel that has cracked holes in it.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“Documentation was not available for emergency practices and playground maintenance. The director certificate was also not on site.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2022
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Staff, which included the director, did not have current transportation safety training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“All staff members including the director have first aid/cpr that is expired and requires renewal.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The operation did not provide proof of liability insurance coverage to Licensing in their provider portal by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022
Oct 14, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Ten children's files were reviewed. Six of the files did not have the address for the emergency contact listed. Two of the files did not have acknowledgment of receiving the operational policies. One of the files did not have a copy of the immunization record. One file did not have the health statement or the parent statement that the child has been seen by the doctor in the last 12 months and is healthy enough to be in school. One of the files did not have the home address listed. One of the files did not have the health care information. Two of the files did not have an admission date. Three of files have not been updated in over one year.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Five employee files were reviewed. Five of the files did not have a copy of the high diploma or it's equivalence. One of the files did not a copy of a photo id. Five of the files did not have updated CPR and first aid cards.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Stair Steps 2 Learning
Is Stair Steps 2 Learning licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 27, 2012.
When was Stair Steps 2 Learning last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stair Steps 2 Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 7 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Stair Steps 2 Learning care for?
130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Stair Steps 2 Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Stair Steps 2 Learning's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Stair Steps 2 Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 469-0485 to ask.
What is Stair Steps 2 Learning's phone number?
(281) 469-0485.
Where is Stair Steps 2 Learning?
13303 Windfern Rd, Houston, TX 77064. The nearest other daycare we list is Shining Starz Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.