Texas Health and Human Services license data
Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward
Licensed child care center, 2902 Jensen Dr, Houston, Texas 77026
State record
- License number
- 864420
- Type
- Licensed child care center
- Permit
- Full Permit, with conditions on its permit
- Issued
- Dec 20, 2006
- Capacity
- 189 children
- Ages served
- toddlers, pre-K, school-age
- Last inspection
- Sep 10, 2026
- Inspections in two years
- 11
- Deficiencies in two years
- 4 high, 5 medium high, 2 medium
- Texas Rising Star
- Not rated
- Child Care Services scholarships
- Not on the provider list
Hours and programs
Open 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, weekdays.
- Accredited
- Meals Provided
- After School Care
- Transportation to/from School
- Field Trips
Phone: (713) 236-0330 · Provider website
What care like this costs in Harris County
Small Steps Nurturing Center-5th Ward has not sent us its prices. The county median for full-time care at a child care center gives you a starting point to compare its quote against.
| Age | Median a week | About a month |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler | $172 | $745 |
| Preschool | $167 | $724 |
| School-age | $156 | $676 |
Harris County medians, 2022, U.S. Department of Labor National Database of Childcare Prices. Daycare cost in Houston
What inspectors found
The most recent findings at this center, quoted from the state's report with the date and the risk level the state assigned.
- Aug 25, 2026, medium high risk
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
2 children with a diagsnosed food allergy were missing medication that the health care provider says needs to be part of the plan.
- Aug 25, 2026, high risk
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
12 children transported were missing the Emergency Medical Authorization forms in the van.
- May 20, 2026, medium risk
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The policy on file that was documented on 10/16/24 had expired on 9/19/25. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director entered the updated policy in the on line provider portal account.
- Apr 1, 2026, high risk
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A self-report by the operation was made that a child was left unsupervised in the hallway for a minute.
Other daycares nearby
- Texas Rising Star 4-star
- Texas Rising Star 4-star
- Texas Rising Star 4-star
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License information is from the Texas Health and Human Services public register, retrieved October 2026. License status can change; verify at childcare.hhs.texas.gov before enrolling.
Inspection and deficiency summaries are quoted from the state's published records with their dates. A deficiency is not a finding of harm; read the full report at the state link.