A Step Above Preparatory Academy Inc.
ARCOLA, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address5203 FM 521 RD ARCOLA TX- 77583 2245
CityARCOLA, TX
CountyFORT BEND
Phone2814315353
Websitewww.astepaboveprep.com
Operating details
Hours05:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity95
SubsidiesY
License dateJanuary 17, 2012
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High10
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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5203 FM 521 RD ARCOLA TX- 77583 2245, ARCOLA, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/17/2025
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- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.37019/17/2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A board is broken in half and hanging loose on the hand rail to the ramp leading into the back building.
Corrected 9/29/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.8019/17/2025
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The staff files were not available during my inspection.
Corrected 9/19/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.49079/17/2025
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill is not at the required six inches according to the heigth of the climbing structure.
Corrected 9/29/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$2,079/month
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About this daycare
- Location: ARCOLA, FORT BEND County
- Capacity: 95
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 15
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