Judy Mendoza
Houston, TX 77066 · infants to toddlers · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Taking Steps Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 41
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Taking Steps Childcare
Taking Steps Childcare is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 28, 2024, for up to 41 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
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
- 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 41 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation to and from school) |
| Licensed capacity | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Taking Steps Childcare 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 Taking Steps Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 41 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1793841
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- 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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- Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook was reviewed and the following information was missing: 1. The benefits of indoor and outdoor physical activity. 2. The criteria that will be used to determine when the weather prevents outdoor play. 3. Parent have not been informed staff is required to received 1 clock hour of training each year related to recognizing the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, steps the center takes to increase employee and parent awareness of child abuse and neglect symptoms and prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; steps the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention; reporting procedures for parents and staff to take when child abuse or neglect is suspected. 4. Inform parents the center is in a gang free zone.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director received 28 of the required 30 clcok hours of annual training for the May 2024-May 2025 training year.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2025
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Documentation of the days and hours worked by staff was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
“The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with the parents once the emergency is over.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“The caregiver did not receive training in food allergies for the April 2024-April 2025 training year.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Of the six children's records evaluated, five lacked the required infromation regarding special needs.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“All three personnel records evaluated lacked the pre-employment affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One caregiver received 19 of the 24 clock hours of required training for the July 2024-July 2025 training year.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
Oct 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The center does not have current health inspection for the new location.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The center does not have a fire inspection for the new location.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
Apr 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“A food allergy plan that has been completed by the child's doctor; signed by the doctor and parent.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The center does not have a current inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 2/21/24.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
“The front door which is labeled as an exit was locked upon my arrival. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The information pertaining to inclusive services was not included in the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“The special care needs information was not included in the admissions form.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The information on parent rights was not included in the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
- Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“An outdoor maintenance checklist was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
Apr 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“There was a board missing on the fence and needs repair.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“The sheet on the crib in the infant room was not snug fit and was loose.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
Show 2 earlier visits
- Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Taking Steps Childcare
Is Taking Steps Childcare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 28, 2024.
When was Taking Steps Childcare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Taking Steps Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Taking Steps Childcare care for?
41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Taking Steps Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Taking Steps Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Taking Steps Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 940-1434 to ask.
What is Taking Steps Childcare's phone number?
(713) 940-1434.
Where is Taking Steps Childcare?
13507 Bammel North Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77066. The nearest other daycare we list is Campus Kids @Kaiser Elementary School SAP, under 0.1 miles away.