Stepping Stones Academy
License Information
- Status
- Licensed
- License #
- 1627730
- Expires
- December 27, 2026
- Licensed Capacity
- 76 children
- Licensing Agency
- Texas HHSC
Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.
State recordsInspection History
22 records- routine#862254756
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- complaint#862368268
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Inflatables - Open Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HighA child used an inflatable in violation of the manufacturer?s label and instructions.
746.4971(2)Corrected 2026-01-30 - routine#862254755
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862254754
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- assessment#862396709
1 violation found (1 medium severity).
Report Number of Employees
MediumA review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
746.303(b)Corrected 2025-01-24 - routine#862254753
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862254752
1 violation found (1 medium severity).
Documentation of Drills
MediumThe operation was unable to provide documentation showing fire drills were completed in May and June 2024.
746.5205(4)Corrected 2024-07-15 - routine#862254751
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862254750
3 violations found (3 medium severity).
Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
MediumThe operation did not validate the employee list after 2 caregivers left and are no longer employed.
745.651(2)(A)Corrected 2024-03-01Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
MediumOne caregiver who's employment ended more than 7 days ago has not been inactivated from the staff list.
745.651(1)Corrected 2024-03-01Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
MediumThe operation did not have posted the most recent investigation letter that was provided on 2/22/24.
746.401(2)Corrected 2024-03-01 - complaint#862368267
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862254749
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862254748
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862254747
6 violations found (6 high severity).
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HighA caregiver was present around and responsible for children prior to receiving an eligible background check.
745.641Corrected 2023-10-16Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HighA 6 month old infant again was present in a room with a specified age of 3, exceeding the 18 month age gap allowed.
746.1605(1)Corrected 2023-10-16Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HighAn infant was observed asleep in a bouncer.
746.2426(a)(1)Corrected 2023-10-16Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HighOne infant was present in the infant room without a caregiver present. A toddler aged child was observed alone in a hallway without a caregiver present. Children were in 3 different rooms for naptime with only 2 caregivers present.
746.1205(a)(4)Corrected 2023-10-16Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HighA child was placed in high chair to keep them from running around.
746.2805(8)Corrected 2023-10-16Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
HighBoth caregivers present had to participate in activities that kept them from supervising children such as opening the door and preparing lunch. They had to leave children unattended multiple times throughout the inspection.
746.1203(3)(A)Corrected 2023-10-16 - routine#862254746
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HighA 6 month old infant was present in a room with a specified age of 3, exceeding the 18 month age gap allowed. This was corrected when the infant left for the day.
746.1605(1)Corrected 2023-10-13 - complaint#862368266
1 violation found (1 high severity).
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HighThere is sufficient evidence to prove that a caregiver was present around children prior to receiving a notice of eligibility.
745.641Corrected 2023-11-15 - complaint#862368265
3 violations found (3 high severity).
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HighThere is sufficient evidence to prove that the director has been yelling at children.
746.2805(5)Corrected 2023-11-07Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HighThere is sufficient evidence to prove that the director used derogatory language when relating to and talking about children.
746.1201(2)Corrected 2023-11-07Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HighThere is sufficient evidence to prove that a caregiver was providing transportation without having transportation training.
746.1301(a)(7)(A)Corrected 2023-11-10 - routine#862254745
1 violation found (1 high severity).
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HighThree caregivers did not have current CPR training that included a hands- on portion as required by minimum standards.
746.1315(b)(1)Corrected 2023-08-30 - routine#862254744
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862254743
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HighThere was a mop bucket filled with water inside of the kitchen accessible to children. ** Director emptied the bucket and put it inside of the utility closet. **
746.3701(8)Corrected 2022-09-08Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HighA caregiver was out of ratio in the infant room. The caregiver had 8 children in her care with a SAG of 12 - 17 months old.
746.1601Corrected 2022-09-08 - complaint#862368264
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862254742
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862254741
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HighThere were two children sleeping in highchairs that were laid back during walk through.
746.2426Corrected 2021-09-09
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