A Step Above Learning Center
Licensed Child-Care Home · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1732578
A Step Above Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued February 10, 2023. In the state's 60-month public window it has 18 inspections on record with 31 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
February 10, 2023
Operation type
Licensed Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
8606 Flossie Mae St, Houston, TX 77029-3302
The 60-month record
18
Inspections
2
Assessments
0
Self reports
31
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 17 · Medium 10 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Inspection | 4 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Assessment | 1 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Assessment | 4 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Inspection | 8 |
| May 6, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| May 17, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
Deficiency records
August 5, 2025 Standard § 747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver with five or fewer years of experience has 1 hour in management, short 5 hours.
Corrected: August 12, 2025
April 9, 2025 Standard § 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation's kitchen trash can was overfilled and had a foul odor coming from it. A bottle of bleach was accessible to children in the bathroom. All floors were not clean. Note: the primary caregiver removed the trash can.
Corrected: April 14, 2025
April 9, 2025 Standard § 747.5113 - Installation of Smoke Detectors
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation's smoke detector is not working and needs to be replaced. Even with a new battery, the smoke detector did not work.
Corrected: April 14, 2025
April 9, 2025 Standard § 747.3223 - Pest Extermination
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
1 active ant bed is present on the playground and needs to be treated.
Corrected: April 14, 2025
April 9, 2025 Standard § 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Multiple hazards found to be in both indoor and outdoors: dead roaches inside, dog feces in the backyard, high grass on the playground, children's play equipment broken on the playground.
Corrected: April 14, 2025
March 10, 2025 Standard § 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver is missing the following training: preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, immunizations, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.
Corrected: March 10, 2025
February 3, 2025 Standard § 747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver is missing six of the annual training hours in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision
Corrected: February 24, 2025
February 3, 2025 Standard § 747.1309(b) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -6 hours in specific topics
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver is missing 1.5 required clock hour of training.
Corrected: February 24, 2025
February 3, 2025 Standard § 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver is missing all required annual training specified in this standard.
Corrected: February 24, 2025
February 3, 2025 Standard § 747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The primary care is missing safe sleep and SIDS training.
Corrected: February 24, 2025
January 13, 2025 Standard § 747.4407(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The checklist for indoor and outdoor space is not being completed.
Corrected: January 27, 2025
January 13, 2025 Standard § 747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the walk-through, a heater was observed in the children's play area and was assessable to children. The air condition must be out of reach of children.
Corrected: January 27, 2025
January 13, 2025 Standard § 747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection the director's folder did not have the required trainings for a children under 24 months.
Corrected: February 11, 2025
January 13, 2025 Standard § 747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection i observed there were no lock down drills being done.
Corrected: January 27, 2025
January 13, 2025 Standard § 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection there were cleaning supplies in reach of children, animal urine and feces observed indoors and outdoors in backyard, and floor tile near front entrance was broken.
Corrected: January 15, 2025
January 13, 2025 Standard § 747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection I observed the emergency authorization section not filled out by the parent.
Corrected: January 27, 2025
January 13, 2025 Standard § 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver did not complete the required annual trainings.
Corrected: February 11, 2025
January 13, 2025 Standard § 747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The monthly fire drills not being documented monthly.
Corrected: January 27, 2025
January 23, 2024 Standard § 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
4 children's records reviewed did not have health statements or documentation from the health care professional that the children have been examined within the last year.
Corrected: February 2, 2024
January 23, 2024 Standard § 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
When reviewing the primary caregiver file, there were no acceptable training hours for the caregiver's annual training year of 5/2022 to 5/2023.
Corrected: April 12, 2024
September 8, 2023 Standard § 747.1207(3) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - Orientation
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The substitute caregiver has not completed orientation training.
Corrected: September 15, 2023
September 8, 2023 Standard § 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The substitute had a National CPRFoundation training certification. This training is completed all online and does not use a manikin.
Corrected: October 13, 2023
January 26, 2023 Standard § 747.2405(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two training cups observed not labeled. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the training cups were labeled with child's name.
Corrected: January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023 Standard § 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An outlet was observed not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected: January 26, 2023
January 5, 2023 Standard § 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed that the ceiling above the kitchen had damage from the freeze. The ceiling is open covered by a plastic wrap. Note: Pictures were taken and the ceiling is scheduled to be fixed Monday.
Corrected: January 17, 2023
January 5, 2023 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
One person present in the house did not have background checks completed.
Corrected: January 5, 2023
October 14, 2022 Standard § 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of two child records reviewed is missing parent signature for medical authorization.
Corrected: October 14, 2022
August 12, 2022 Standard § 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One out one child records reviewed is missing the immunization record on file.
Corrected: August 17, 2022
June 29, 2022 Standard § 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was found that the CPR training was completed online.
Corrected: July 26, 2022
February 8, 2022 Standard § 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver did not have 3A-40BC fire extinguisher at her home.
Corrected: February 15, 2022
February 8, 2022 Standard § 747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver did not have equipment or furnishings for infants to sleep in.
Corrected: February 15, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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