Small Steps Academy
Licensed child-care home in Carrollton, TX 75010 ยท Texas operation #1800377
Record summary
2 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (2 citations in all, from 5 inspections); last inspection May 20, 2026.
0 of 2 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 1401 Kleber Dr, Carrollton, TX 75010
- Phone
- (945) 223-9681
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Permit
- Full Permit since May 1, 2025
- Director
- Brenda Manning
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
May 20, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 6, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.
State rule 747.5005(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"
Inspector's note: The last fire drill was conducted April 2025.
Corrected Nov 10, 2025, verified by the state Nov 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 17, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.
State rule 747.2321(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"
Inspector's note: There were no infant feeding instructions to review at the time of the inspection
Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified by the state Mar 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 22, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 20, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 0 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Small Steps Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1800377.
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