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Tiny Steps Learning Center

121 S GEORGIA AVE, Mercedes TX 78570-2609 · License #1728893 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 22 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Oct 2, 2025
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Director
Rebecca Rodriguez
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Address
121 S GEORGIA AVE, Mercedes TX 78570-2609 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri06:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Meals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 22 children
11
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
4
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.8
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Oct 2, 2025 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium

    746.501(a)(1) · Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

    The following written operational policies are incomplete: (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F policy must include: (A)-(G); (20)Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter(relating to Parent Rights);(26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children (A)-(E); (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in 746.2202 of this chapter(relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).

    Corrected by Oct 16, 2025

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  • Medium

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

    Two children files are missing immunization records.

    Corrected by Oct 17, 2025

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  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.

    Corrected by Oct 10, 2025

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Nov 25, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 18, 2024 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
Dec 15, 2023 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
Jun 23, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 22, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Sep 23, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    746.613(a) · Required Immunizations

    2 of the children's files reviewed were lacking immunizations. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as immunizations were emailed to the director and she was able to print them)

    Corrected by Sep 23, 2022

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Sep 2, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 15, 2022 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
Jun 1, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 12, 2022 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    There have been no fire drills done since February. (One was attempted however the fire system was not operating properly)

    Corrected by May 31, 2022

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  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    Although the operation is not licensed for afterschool children, the room assigned for the age group is currently not set up and is not organized and children's items are on the tables. (Pictures on file)

    Corrected by May 20, 2022

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  • High

    746.5319 · Smoke Detectors Testing

    The electronic smoke detection system was not working properly when the button for a drill was activated. There was no alarm sound and the company did not call to verify a drill.

    Corrected by May 20, 2022

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Mar 25, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 11, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 14, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 10, 2021 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Oct 2, 2025 inspection noted: “The following written operational policies are incomplete: (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F policy mu…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 18, 2024 inspection noted: “Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Dec 15, 2023 inspection noted: “Facility is not current with children's products certification.” — what has changed since then?

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