Stepping Stones

Inspection history

A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.

Below is every visit in the state's files from November 22, 2021 to August 17, 2026, newest first: 17 visits and 48 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.

1. August 17, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations

   • 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 24, 2026 · Correction verified: August 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Two of the children are no longer enrolled and health statement for two children are missing.

   • 746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 24, 2026 · Correction verified: August 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Operational policies are missing the following: (26)(C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (26)(D)Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and (26)(E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention.

2. July 20, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations

   • 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 3, 2026 · Correction verified: August 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Records for the last full training year for two out of two staff files reviewed were not available at the time of inspection.

   • 746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 3, 2026 · Correction verified: August 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Operational policies were reviewed and missing th following information: (11) immunization requirements; (12) hearing and vision screening requirements; (13) enrollment procedures; (18)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f) and (g) indoor and outdoor physical activity policy; (20) parent's rights; (23)(a) how parents may access the minimum standards online; (23)(c) how parents may access HHSC website; (26)(A) Abuse / Neglect required annual training for employees; (26)(B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect; (26)(C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (26)(D)Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; (26)(E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention; and (3) Procedures for supporting inclusive services for children with special needs.

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

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 3, 2026 · Correction verified: August 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

   • 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 3, 2026 · Correction verified: August 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Four children's records were reviewed. One file was not available for review. Three files are missing health statement. One file is missing start date and another file is missing clarification regarding an allergy.

   • 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 20, 2026 · Correction verified: August 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     One caregiver was providing care for 10 children: three children 0-17mo, five 18mo-4yo, and two 5yo and up.

3. April 17, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

4. April 8, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations

   • 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

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 8, 2026 · Correction verified: April 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     One caregiver was providing care for 9 children, however, 3 of the children were in separate classroom with the lights off.

   • 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 8, 2026 · Correction verified: April 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     One caregiver was providing care for nine children; three children 0-17mo and six children 18mo-4yo.

5. April 2, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation

   • 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 2, 2026 · Correction verified: April 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     One caregiver was providing care for six children; 3 children 0-17mo and 3 children 18mo-4yo.

6. March 23, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations

   • 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 23, 2026 · Correction verified: April 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     An infant under 12mo was observed asleep in play-yard with two blankets and two cuddle plush blankets.

   • 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 23, 2026 · Correction verified: April 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     One caregiver was providing care for eight children; 3 children 0-17mo and 4 children 18mo-4yo.

7. March 13, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations

   • 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 13, 2026 · Correction verified: March 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     An infant-age child remained in high chair and exerciser for over 15 minutes.

   • 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 13, 2026 · Correction verified: March 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Staff and children were not observed participating / following the daily schedule.

8. September 22, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation

   • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 29, 2025 · Correction verified: September 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Vinyl baseboards in restrooms remain detached and there is a broken floor tile in the main room. Note: Broken toy-car was removed from playground. No dead insects were observed during inspection. Electric panel in the infant room was covered.

9. September 12, 2025 · Inspection · 7 citations

   • 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 14, 2025 · Correction verified: September 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector. Infant room does not have a smoke detector.

   • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 14, 2025 · Correction verified: September 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     There is a broken toy-cart in the playground. A dead roach, spider webs and an uncovered eletric panel were observed in the infant room. Vinyl baseboards in one of the restrooms are detached.

   • 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2025 · Correction verified: September 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Food items served during the day do not match the menu posted.

   • 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 14, 2025 · Correction verified: September 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Infant play-yards are not labeled and napping mats are labeled by number but assignment list is not up to date.

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

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 19, 2025 · Correction verified: September 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

   • 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 19, 2025 · Correction verified: September 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

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

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 12, 2025 · Correction verified: September 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Three out of four children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.

10. October 17, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations

    • 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The activity plans posted in the infant room and toddler/pre-k room did not include the age group the activity plan is designed for and the dates (daily, weekly, or monthly) the plan covers. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the missing information was documented on the activity plans.

    • 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2024 · Correction verified: October 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

    • 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2024 · Correction verified: October 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There were no records available for review for two children in care. A child's record reviewed was missing the immunization documentation.

11. October 27, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The daily menu posted in the front lobby and kitchen were not current. The menu was from the month of August and did not match the food items served during lunch. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the current menu was printed and posted in the front lobby and kitchen.

    • 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2023 · Correction verified: November 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A record was not available for review for a child in care. 1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization record.

12. April 20, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

13. April 10, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 10, 2023 · Correction verified: April 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was more than an 18 month difference when older children of varying ages and an infant were combined during naptime. The oldest child in the group was 4 years of age and the youngest child was 15 months old.

    • 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 10, 2023 · Correction verified: April 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      An additional employee was not present in the building during naptime when more than 13 children were in care.

14. December 2, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

15. October 21, 2022 · Inspection · 6 citations

    • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: October 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The caregivers personal purse was observed on top of a children's shelf. The purse posed a safety hazard as it was within children's reach. A fence in the outdoor playground enclosing the air conditioner unit was not maintained. The fence was observed with an exposed screw. This posed a safety hazard as the thread and tip of the screw were exposed and accessible to children. Note: The purse was removed and stored in an area out of children's reach.

    • 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 4, 2022 · Correction verified: November 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The directorr was missing 30 of 30 clock hours in required annual training for the training year 11/25/2020 - 11/24/2021.

    • 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2022 · Correction verified: October 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

    • 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: December 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There were no records available for review for two children in care.

    • 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 4, 2022 · Correction verified: November 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A caregiver was missing 24 of 24 clock hours in required annual training for the training year 11/25/2020 - 11/24/2021.

    • 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2022 · Correction verified: December 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Child/Caregiver ratios were not met when a caregiver was caring for 8 children of varying ages. The children in the group were an infant between 0-12 months of age and 7 children between 18 months to 3 years of age. Based on the ratio chart the number of children one caregiver may supervise when 12 or fewer children are present at the child-care center is 1 infant between 0-17 months of age and a maximum of 5 children between the ages of 18 months to 4 years age. The group was of ratio by 2 children.

16. January 13, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 18, 2022 · Correction verified: January 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The metal door leading into the center from the outdoor playground was observed with rust and significant amounts of loose corrosion. The rust at the bottom part of the door ate through the metal, leaving holes in the door which pose a safety hazard to children during outdoor play. Plastic bags containing soiled diapers were observed hanging from the door handle in the outdoor playground. Note: The plastic bags with soiled diapers were removed and discarded.

    • 746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 13, 2022 · Correction verified: January 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Soiled diapers were observed in the same trash can with no cover next to the infant room. This standard was re-cited. Note: This was addressed with the director and the trash bag containing the soiled diapers was removed and disposed of.

17. November 22, 2021 · Inspection · 11 citations

    • 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 22, 2021 · Correction verified: January 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      An infant was observed sitting on a high chair without the safety straps fastened.

    • 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 29, 2021 · Correction verified: December 1, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The food allergy emergency plan reviewed for a child with a known food allergy was incomplete and missing the child's heath care professional's signature.

    • 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 10, 2021 · Correction verified: January 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A caregiver was missing 14 of 24 clock hours in required annual training for the training year 11/25/2019 - 11/24/2020.

    • 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 29, 2021 · Correction verified: January 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

    • 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 29, 2021 · Correction verified: December 2, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The director and a caregiver did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The expiration dates on the certificates were July 2021 and August 2021.

    • 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was no sheet covering the mattress of a play yard that was in use for an infant. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a fitted sheet was provided and placed on the play yard's mattress.

    • 746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 22, 2021 · Correction verified: January 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A caregiver did not properly sanitize the diaper changing table after conducting a diaper change. The caregiver was observed only spraying a mixture of clorox and water to sanitize the diaper changing mat. A soiled diaper was observed in a trash can with no cover next to the infant room. Note: This was addressed with the operation and the trash bag containing the soiled diapers was removed and disposed of.

    • 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 10, 2021 · Correction verified: January 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The director was missing 9 of 30 clock hours in required annual training for the training year 11/25/2019 - 11/24/2020.

    • 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 29, 2021 · Correction verified: December 2, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The director and a caregiver did not have current training in pediatric CPR. The expiration dates on the certificates were July 2021 and August 2021.

    • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A water hose was observed on the floor in the outdoor playground within children's reach posing as a tripping hazard. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the water hose was stored out of children's reach.

    • 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 23, 2021 · Correction verified: December 29, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There were no records available for review for two children in care. One of 4 records reviewed was missing the child's immunization record.

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Sources

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• HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
• HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.

All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.