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Early Steps Bilingual Academy

1524 Cumberland Rd, Tyler, TX 75703 · Smith County

Early Steps Bilingual Academy is a licensed child care center in Tyler, TX, licensed for up to 112 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (3 of 12). None of them came in the last 12 months. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #46 of 49 centers in Tyler and better than 29% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 29%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#46 of 49 centers in Tyler
4High risk
3Medium High risk
4Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 11 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 17, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundNov 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications3
Staff ratios3
Building & playground safety2
Supervision2
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 30, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
During the inspection, it was observed the operation has only conducted 3 fire drills for the year 2025.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2025
Medium HighSep 30, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
During the inspection, it was observed caregivers without current training hours.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2025
HighAug 12, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device §746.2805(10)
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A young child was placed in timeout for 5-7 minutes.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2025
Medium HighJun 5, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present §746.1613(a)(6)
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation does not have a caregiver physically present in the room during naptime.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025
Medium LowJan 17, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2024.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2025
MediumNov 18, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
During a review of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything regarding inclusive services.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2024
HighNov 18, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
During an inspection of the playground, it was observed the merry-go-cycle had two broken seats. This was discussed with the director and a plan was put in place to keep the children off until the equipment is fixed.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2024
MediumNov 18, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
During an inspection of the files, it was observed the operation did not mentioned anything about their outdoor act ivies.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2024
MediumFeb 28, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
During a review of training records, it was observed the director did not have the 30 hours that are required.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2023
MediumFeb 28, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
During a review of staff training records, it was observed 4 staff members without enough training hours.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2023
HighAug 5, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a classroom of 7 children napping without a teacher present in the room. The children were left alone for about 15 minutes.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2022
HighApr 12, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
During a walk through of the center, it was observed by licensing a child who was napping alone for four minutes. This was soon corrected at inspection by the teacher returning to the classroom.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity112 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 24, 2019
DirectorMireya Hicks
Phone9036307363
State operation #1686102

Common questions

Does Early Steps Bilingual Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Early Steps Bilingual Academy’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Early Steps Bilingual Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Early Steps Bilingual Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Early Steps Bilingual Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Tyler, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Early Steps Bilingual Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 12, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Early Steps Bilingual Academy compare with other daycares in Tyler?

It is #46 of 49 centers in Tyler by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 29% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Early Steps Bilingual Academy last inspected?

Sep 29, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1686102 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.