Stepping Stone School

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 4, 2026, newest first: 42 visits and 20 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 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

2. April 17, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

3. March 19, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

   • 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 17, 2026 · Correction verified: April 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. There was enough evidence to substantiate the operation allowing children to be unsupervised while in the restroom.

4. March 19, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

5. March 19, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

6. March 6, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation

   • 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: March 6, 2026 · Correction verified: March 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     During a walk through of the operation, it was observed in an empty classroom a child left unattended for an unknown amount of time. The child was not found to be injured. This was brought to the person's in charge attention and quickly corrected.

7. March 5, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation

   • 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 2, 2026 · Correction verified: April 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not follow a child's food allergy plan that was on file.

8. February 24, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

9. February 23, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation

   • 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

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

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation was out of ratio with a 1:15 ratio with the specified age range being two years old.

10. February 3, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

11. September 5, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

12. August 11, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 25, 2025 · Correction verified: August 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During a review in the infant room, it was observed 7 students without updated feeding forms.

13. March 31, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

14. December 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

15. June 25, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

16. June 21, 2024 · Investigation · No citations

17. June 21, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

18. May 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

19. April 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

20. April 23, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 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: May 23, 2024 · Correction verified: May 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. Supervision was not met when a caregiver was observed to be sitting on the playground, instead of walking around to ensure that risk was reduced to all children. During this time an incident occurred that the caregiver was not aware of.

21. April 1, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

22. March 28, 2024 · Investigation · No citations

23. March 22, 2024 · Investigation · 3 citations

    • 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2024 · Correction verified: May 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A child was viewed being in time-out for about 30 minutes consecutively.

    • 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2024 · Correction verified: May 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver, who is no longer working for the operation, was seen attempting to push a child's head down to the table several different times.

    • 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2024 · Correction verified: May 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.

24. February 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

25. January 9, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

26. December 28, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 9, 2024 · Correction verified: February 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The child was not promptly changed when they became while still in care.

27. December 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

28. December 12, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 28, 2023 · Correction verified: December 28, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During a review of the infant classroom, it was observed no feeding instructions could be presented during the inspection.

29. September 26, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

30. September 25, 2023 · Investigation · No citations

31. February 6, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

32. December 28, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

33. December 21, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 3 citations

    • 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 25, 2023 · Correction verified: February 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During the investigation, it was learned that the director was aware that a caregiver does not meet the physical requirements for the age group they are assigned to.

    • 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 25, 2023 · Correction verified: February 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The children in the classroom were not being properly supervised which led to a child being injured.

    • 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 25, 2023 · Correction verified: February 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During an investigation, it was learned that a caregiver was yelling at the children as a form of discipline.

34. October 3, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

35. September 8, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.4603(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 22, 2022 · Correction verified: October 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      While during a walk through of the playground, it was observed by licensing the play structure that is under review for a current investigation allegation that is meant to be a riding toy. However, this toy is also being used by the children as monkey bars.

36. September 6, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2022 · Correction verified: October 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The center did not notify licensing in the appropriate 48 hour time frame when a child was injured was seen by a medical professional.

37. April 5, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

38. April 1, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

39. January 5, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

40. December 14, 2021 · Inspection · No citations

41. November 23, 2021 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 7, 2021 · Correction verified: December 14, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      While conducting a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing a hole on the side of one of the classroom building. The hole is roughly 6 inches big.

42. November 22, 2021 · Investigation · 3 citations

    • 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 21, 2021 · Correction verified: January 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation did not inform the parent of a less serious injuries at pick up.

    • 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 21, 2021 · Correction verified: January 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed in relation to a reported allegation and found to be deficient. Based on interviews with staff and children, the caregiver sits on a bench during outdoor time. Supervision is not being met when the caregiver sits on the bench and fails to intervene when children are fighting.

    • 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 21, 2021 · Correction verified: January 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. Based on interviews with caregivers and children, there have been several fights happening in their class. The children are not in control if they are fighting one another on several occasions.

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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.