Stepping Stones Academy

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 December 14, 2021 to June 18, 2026, newest first: 32 visits and 42 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. June 18, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

2. May 19, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations

   • 746.3805(c)(1) - Medication Records - Name of Child

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 19, 2026 · Correction verified: June 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     It was observed on medication authorization form used.The children's last names were lacking to whom the medication was administered to.

   • 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 19, 2026 · Correction verified: June 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     It was observed that in the restroom there was a trashcan with dirty pull ups and feces accessible to children.

   • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 26, 2026 · Correction verified: June 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     It was observed observed the operation had air return grates and trash on the floor in several classrooms.

   • 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 19, 2026 · Correction verified: June 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     During the review of children's records three of ten children were lacking completed admission forms. The children were missing complete address for emergency contact, school information for school age children and/or medical authorization.

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

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 19, 2026 · Correction verified: June 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     It was observed that one of the five classrooms used for children was lacking a current activity plan. The activity plan posted was from 3/22.

3. February 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

4. February 7, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations

5. November 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

6. November 21, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations

7. October 22, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

8. October 13, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations

   • 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2025 · Correction verified: October 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     It was observed the staff were not using sanitizing solution to sanitize potty chairs that were used during the inspection.

   • 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2025 · Correction verified: October 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     It was observed during inspection that the changing pad in a classroom had rips in the top and side.

9. July 2, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

10. June 10, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations

    • 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 10, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Three of the four classrooms in use during inspection were lacking a current activity plan.

    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During the walkthrough it was observed that there were broken door frams, air return grate was broken, a hole in a door in classroom, restroom with broken toilet and toilet paper on the floor. During the inspection the toilet paper was picked up from the floor.

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

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 10, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During the review of immunization records 4 of 10 children were lacking update immunization records. A list of children and missing immunizations were left with operation.

11. November 7, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

12. October 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

13. October 14, 2024 · Investigation · 3 citations

    • 746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 4, 2024 · Correction verified: November 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was determined that the staff in the classroom did not promptly attend to a child who was crying in their crib during naptime.

    • 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 4, 2024 · Correction verified: November 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff had not used good judgement when she placed her back to child when they were sleeping during naptime nor use self control when a parent confronted her about not wanting to take their child so they could leave the classroom.

    • 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 4, 2024 · Correction verified: November 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff while supervising children was using their cell phone for personal business while caring for a group of children.

14. July 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

15. July 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

16. August 16, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

17. February 23, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

18. February 14, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 14, 2023 · Correction verified: February 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During my walkthrough I observed a caregiver after changing a child's diaper and cleaning the changing table did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when they washed their hands.

    • 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 14, 2023 · Correction verified: February 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was observed during the walkthrough that a child after their diaper change did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver assisted the child with washing their hands.

19. August 15, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

20. August 4, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations

    • 746.5209(b) - Doors to Fenced Area Easily Opened By Children

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2022 · Correction verified: August 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During the walk through the emergency exit doors located in the both school age classroom, toddler classroom were the dead bolt was locked and was unable to be unlocked except by a key. The pre-k classroom emergency door was dead lock was lock that did not require a key. This was corrected at inspection when they were unlocked.

    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2022 · Correction verified: August 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was observed during the walk through in the older infant room that the rubber baseboard was missing exposing sheetrock, an octogan sitting area had rips making in unable to sanitize if soiled. In the hallway leading to school age classroom the return air vent was dirty. (photos taken)

    • 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2022 · Correction verified: August 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was observed in the older infant classroom that the changing table pad had rips making the changing table pad from being non-absorbent.

    • 746.3701(2) - Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2022 · Correction verified: August 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was observed on the playground taht an wire that contacts to the air condition was accessible to children. The wire had black electric tape on the spliced wire.

21. July 29, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations

22. July 7, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

23. June 6, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

24. May 17, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2022 · Correction verified: June 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was observed that a slide measuring 28" was present on the playground with no loosefill.

    • 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was obseved that the toddler classroom was lacking an activity plan posted in their classroom.

25. May 2, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

26. April 5, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

27. March 31, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation

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

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 31, 2022 · Correction verified: April 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was observed that the infant room was over ratio by three children. This was corrected at inspection when the children were moved to another classroom.

28. March 22, 2022 · Inspection · 8 citations

    • 746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Three of Twelve children's files reviewed were lacking a complete school address and/or phone number. This was corrected at inspection when the director wrote the address and/or phone number on admission form.

    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 22, 2022 · Correction verified: March 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was observed that the corner on the doorway leading into Pre-K classroom was missing sheetrock and the wall was peeling. There was food on the floor in the corner in the walkway of the school age classroom. There was an open package of graham crackers laying on counter in the toddler classroom and a open bottle of apple juice was on a shelf in the school age classroom. Also, in the school age classroom there were two extension cords on the floor that could cause a tripping hazard. (Photo taken) The food was swept up off the floor, open food was removed from classroom and placed in garbage and extension cords were removed from the classroom.

    • 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 25, 2022 · Correction verified: March 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Three of twelve children's files reviewed at inspection were lacking a complete address and/or phone number for Physican on their admission form.

    • 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 25, 2022 · Correction verified: March 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Four of twelve children's files reviewed at inspection were lacking a complete addreess for their emergency contact person.

    • 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 22, 2022 · Correction verified: March 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking phone numbers for persons listed on admission forms as person child is allowed to be release to.

    • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 22, 2022 · Correction verified: March 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      In the Pre-K 3's classroom a power strip that was laying on a low shelf was lacking plug covers on open plugs. The director corrected both during inspection when plug covers were placed in the power strip.

    • 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

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

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      One of twelve children's files reviewed at inspection was lacking a date of admission on their admission form. This was corrected when the director wrote the date on the admission form.

    • 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 25, 2022 · Correction verified: March 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking a complete address/or phone number for health care professional on parent statement for health statement.

29. March 17, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during interviews that a caregiver did not use good judgement when they had placed their arm around a child's neck and over their mouth preventing the child from being able to breath properly.

30. March 1, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

31. February 15, 2022 · Inspection · 10 citations

    • 746.605(2) - Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 15, 2022 · Correction verified: February 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Two of twelve children files reviewed during inspection were lacking a complete address for the child.

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

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 22, 2022 · Correction verified: March 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was observed that the operational policies was lacking a policy on physical activity.

    • 746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 15, 2022 · Correction verified: March 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was observed during inspection that paper towels were not present in two classroom. Caregivers informed licensing that they use hand sanitizer or baby wipes to wash children and caregivers hands.

    • 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 15, 2022 · Correction verified: March 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Three of twelve children files reviewed during inspection were lacking current immunizations records. A list was left with director of children and missing immunizations.

    • 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 18, 2022 · Correction verified: February 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Three of twelve children's files reviewed during inspection were lacking doctor information and/or parent signature that their child had been examined wiith past year.

    • 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 22, 2022 · Correction verified: February 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking proof that parent was provided with a copy of operational policies.

    • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 15, 2022 · Correction verified: March 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was observed in the toddler restroom a bottle of drano was laying on the floor behind the door in the bathroom and in a classroom that is used as a pathway a wooden pumpkin wiith a wooden stake was laying on the floor. (Photos taken) This was corrected when the director removed both the drano bottle and the pumpkin from the classroom/bathroom.

    • 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 18, 2022 · Correction verified: March 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking a complete address for their emergency contact person.

    • 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 15, 2022 · Correction verified: February 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking emergency medical authorization including doctor or medical facility information.

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

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 18, 2022 · Correction verified: February 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During a review of records it was observed infant feeding instructions had not been updated since 12/2021 for 3 children in the infant classroom that are not on table food.

32. December 14, 2021 · Inspection · 1 citation

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

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 14, 2021 · Correction verified: December 23, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was observed that the operation had not conducted a fire inspection in November after they received their initial permit.

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