# Small Steps Child Development Center Small Steps Child Development Center is a licensed child care program (child care center) in San Antonio, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 48 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 810 812 West Ave, San Antonio, TX 78201 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 48 - License/permit: 1200546 - Operator: not published - Phone: (210) 785-9494 - Website: smallstepssatx.com - Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=728428 ## Inspection record 33 findings across 32 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-12-23 to 2026-07-13); 24 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-06-24 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room: An evacuation diagram was not posted in the multipurpose classroom where PreK and School Age Children were present doing activities. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director posted the evacuation diagram. (§746.5207(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5207-b)) - 2026-06-24 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-13: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: The preschool classroom was not maintained as licensed space. The carpet of the classroom was dirty with stains, a toaster oven was stored on top of chairs, and plastic packaging bags from toys were accessible. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2026-06-24 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list: The operation had not validated their background check list since 1/14/26. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director validate the list. (§745.651(2)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-651-2-a)) - 2026-01-08 — Food & nutrition, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-01-28: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: The floors and two rugs in the school-aged classroom were observed to be dirty with dirt stains. The hallway floor leading to the outdoor play area was observed dirty with stains and the floor of the van used to transport children had trash and food debris on the floor of the van. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2025-07-08 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2025-07-21: Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985): One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file. (§746.901(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-4)) - 2025-07-08 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-07-24: Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current: Three of six children's records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file. (§746.613(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-613-b)) - 2025-07-08 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2025-07-21: Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912): One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file. (§746.901(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-5)) - 2025-03-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-03-27: Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age: At time of inspection two infants were observed to be in class with children 18 months older than the youngest. (§746.1605(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1605-1)) - 2025-03-17 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2025-03-27: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for: At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated class had twelve children when they had nine. (§746.1205(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-2)) - 2025-03-17 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-03-27: Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits: At time of inspection, a school-aged child was seen sleeping in front of entrance/exit of class. This was corrected at inspection. (§746.2909(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2909-1)) - 2025-03-17 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2025-03-27: Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers: At time of inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in crib wearing a bib. (§746.2401(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2401-6)) - 2025-03-13 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-03-21: Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually: At time of inspection, director and operations driver did not have updated transportation training certificate with exam attached to it. (§746.1316(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1316-a)) - 2024-12-10 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-12-13: Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months: At time of inspection, operation director did not have annual required topics for children under 24 months: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma - Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - Understanding early childhood brain development. (§746.1311(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1311-d)) - 2024-12-10 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-12-13: Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually: At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training. (§746.1316(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1316-a)) - 2024-12-10 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-12-27: Director Annual Training - Additional required topics: At time of inspection, operation director did not have the following annual training topics: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. (§746.1311(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1311-e)) - …and 18 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Upbring Head Start (Redeemer)](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1446889) — 0.4 km, capacity 56 - [ABC Daycare](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1322375) — 1.34 km, capacity 68 - [Little Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-550028) — 1.42 km, capacity 68 - [First Mexican Baptist Church](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-165596) — 1.7 km, capacity 70 - [Over the Rainbow Christian Learning Center LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1317231) — 1.73 km, capacity 82 - [Beautiful Children Learning Daycare](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1470886) — 1.77 km, capacity 41 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 728428 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=728428 - us_census_geocoder record 810 812 WEST AVE|SAN ANTONIO|TX|78201 (corroborated, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1200546 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1200546 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-uj3r-sszy_ws4e (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1200546 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 03697-0001 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=03697-0001 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-728428 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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