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Step By Step Christian School

1119 S Cherry St, Tomball, TX 77375
licensed capacity
227
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$350
year first permitted
1987
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About Step By Step Christian School

Step By Step Christian School is a licensed child care center in Tomball, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 16, 1987, for up to 227 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $350 to $1,440.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 12 months to 5 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
227 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 12 months to 5 years old
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (nondenominational Christian)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Discounts5% discount for families with multiple children enrolled
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (4 Star)
MoreFounded 1982
Licensed capacity227 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Step By Step Christian School lists monthly tuition from $350 to $1,440. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
3 Years to 12 Years, Full Time Care, Monthly$1,250
19 Months to 2 Years, Full Time Care, Monthly$1,340
After Public School$545
Before & After Public School$620
Before Public School$350
Birth to 18 Months, Full Time Care, Monthly$1,440
Showing 6 of 12 · Show all 12
Morning Preschool 8:00-12:00, 2 Days (Tues & Thurs)$675
Morning Preschool 8:00-12:00, 3 Days (Mon, Wed & Fri)$800
Morning Preschool 8:00-12:00, 5 Days (Mon-Fri)$940
School Day Program 8:00-3:00, 2 Days$825
School Day Program 8:00-3:00, 3 Days$935
School Day Program 8:00-3:00, 5 Days$1,080
Early Application Fee (by May 31)$250
Application Fee$300
Annual Enrollment Fee (K-8)$999
12 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Step By Step Christian School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
227 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#165366
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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.

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See all 15 visits
  1. Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 29, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. More than 12 months elapsed between the 2025 and 2026 fire inspections. The operation has since obtained a current fire inspection and corrected the deficiency.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026

  5. Nov 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent

      “As of the date of this inspection the operation's franchise tax status is showing as forfeited on the Texas comptroller's website.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “The annual liability insurance verification was not completed. The last verification was completed 8/30/24.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

      “The director had 25 of the required 30 hours of annual training. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when 5 hours were borrowed from the current training year.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jul 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jun 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 15, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “There is evidence to show that a child was left unattended on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023

  3. Dec 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 2, 2021VisitNo 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 Step By Step Christian School

Is Step By Step Christian School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 16, 1987.

When was Step By Step Christian School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Step By Step Christian School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Step By Step Christian School care for?

227, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Step By Step Christian School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Step By Step Christian School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Step By Step Christian School cost?

Monthly tuition from $350 to $1,440, as it lists it.

What is Step By Step Christian School's phone number?

(281) 351-8197.

Where is Step By Step Christian School?

1119 S Cherry St, Tomball, TX 77375. The nearest other daycare we list is Hearts 4 Children A Christian Montessori School, 0.4 miles away.

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