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A Step Above Learning Center

8606 FLOSSIE MAE ST, Houston TX 77029-3302 · License #1732578 · Licensed Child-Care Home

Full Permit
Capacity 12 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Aug 5, 2025
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8606 FLOSSIE MAE ST, Houston TX 77029-3302 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Tue06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Wed06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Thu06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Fri06:30 AM-05:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 12 children
22
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
14
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
12
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.8
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Aug 5, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    747.1309(e)(1) · Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience

    The primary caregiver with five or fewer years of experience has 1 hour in management, short 5 hours.

    Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

Apr 22, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 9, 2025 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    747.3223 · Pest Extermination

    1 active ant bed is present on the playground and needs to be treated.

    Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

  • Medium High

    747.3203 · Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    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 by Apr 14, 2025

  • Medium High

    747.3501 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    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 by Apr 14, 2025

  • High

    747.5113 · Installation of Smoke Detectors

    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 by Apr 14, 2025

Mar 10, 2025 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    747.1309(d) · Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

    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 by Mar 10, 2025

Feb 19, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 3, 2025 — Assessment
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    747.1309(c) · Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months

    The primary care is missing safe sleep and SIDS training.

    Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

  • Medium

    747.1309(d) · Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

    The primary caregiver is missing all required annual training specified in this standard.

    Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

  • Medium

    747.1309(b) · Primary Caregiver Annual Training -6 hours in specific topics

    The primary caregiver is missing 1.5 required clock hour of training.

    Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

  • Medium

    747.1309(e)(1) · Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience

    The primary caregiver is missing six of the annual training hours in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision

    Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

Jan 27, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 16, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 13, 2025 — Inspection
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Medium High

    747.5005(3) · Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year

    During the inspection i observed there were no lock down drills being done.

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

  • Medium High

    747.5107(a) · Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

    The monthly fire drills not being documented monthly.

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

  • Medium

    747.1309(d) · Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

    The primary caregiver did not complete the required annual trainings.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

  • Medium High

    747.3501(3) · Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

    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 by Jan 27, 2025

  • Medium High

    747.4407(a) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily

    The checklist for indoor and outdoor space is not being completed.

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

  • High

    747.605(11) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    During the inspection I observed the emergency authorization section not filled out by the parent.

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

  • Medium High

    747.3203 · Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    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 by Jan 15, 2025

  • Medium High

    747.1309(c) · Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months

    During the inspection the director's folder did not have the required trainings for a children under 24 months.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

May 6, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 23, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    747.1303(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

    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 by Apr 12, 2024

  • Medium

    747.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

    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 by Feb 2, 2024

Sep 8, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    747.1207(3) · Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - Orientation

    The substitute caregiver has not completed orientation training.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

  • Medium High

    747.1313(b) · Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on

    The substitute had a National CPRFoundation training certification. This training is completed all online and does not use a manikin.

    Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

Jan 26, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    747.3501 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    An outlet was observed not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection.

    Corrected by Jan 26, 2023

  • Medium

    747.2405(4)(A) · Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

    Two training cups observed not labeled. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the training cups were labeled with child's name.

    Corrected by Jan 26, 2023

Jan 5, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    One person present in the house did not have background checks completed.

    Corrected by Jan 5, 2023

  • Medium High

    747.3203 · Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    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 by Jan 17, 2023

Oct 14, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    747.605(12) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    Two out of two child records reviewed is missing parent signature for medical authorization.

    Corrected by Oct 14, 2022

Aug 12, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    747.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

    One out one child records reviewed is missing the immunization record on file.

    Corrected by Aug 17, 2022

Jun 29, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    747.1313(b) · Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on

    It was found that the CPR training was completed online.

    Corrected by Jul 26, 2022

May 17, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 8, 2022 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    747.5103 · Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal

    Caregiver did not have 3A-40BC fire extinguisher at her home.

    Corrected by Feb 15, 2022

  • Medium High

    747.2305(1) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking

    The caregiver did not have equipment or furnishings for infants to sleep in.

    Corrected by Feb 15, 2022

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Aug 5, 2025 inspection noted: “The primary caregiver with five or fewer years of experience has 1 hour in management, short 5 hours.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Apr 9, 2025 inspection noted: “1 active ant bed is present on the playground and needs to be treated.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Mar 10, 2025 inspection noted: “The primary caregiver is missing the following training: preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, immunizations, preventing and respondin…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error