A Step Above Preparatory Academy Inc.
5203 FM 521 RD, ARCOLA, TX 77583 2245Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Texas's licensing baseline. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 95
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Sep 29, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Critical1 Important
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 29, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- Safety - Areas Free From Hazards746.3701
- Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less746.4907(a)(1)
Sep 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records746.801(3)
Oct 27, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment746.3407
Sep 27, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink746.2405(4)
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