Stepping Stones

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 25 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Part-time care
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1555531

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

November 2014

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

16 inspections on record, most recent Jul 20, 2026. 13 of 16 visits and reports cited a standard.

• Jul 20, 2026Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    Emergency practices form was reviewed: last fire drill and Fire Extinguisher / CO - Smoke detectors checks were completed on 03/24/2026.

    Corrected Aug 3, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

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

    Corrected Aug 3, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.501(a)(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Immunizations

    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.

    Corrected Aug 3, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records Maintained

    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.

    Corrected Aug 3, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

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

    Corrected Jul 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 17, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 8, 2026Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.1701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

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

    Corrected Apr 8, 2026

  • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

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

    Corrected Apr 8, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 2, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

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

    Corrected Apr 2, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 23, 2026Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High

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

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

    Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

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

    Corrected Mar 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 13, 2026Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.2203(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

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

    Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

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

    Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 22, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    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.

    Corrected Sep 29, 2025

• Sep 12, 2025Inspection7 standards cited

  • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Immunizations

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

    Corrected Sep 12, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    Last fire drill and Smoke Detector / Fire Extinguisher checks were conducted on 05/2025. Prior drills were completed within 5-10 minutes.

    Corrected Sep 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Products- Annual Certification

    Children's Products Certification form was last signed / certified on 08/25/2022.

    Corrected Sep 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

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

    Corrected Sep 14, 2025

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    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.

    Corrected Sep 14, 2025

  • 746.5531Texas HHSC risk level: High

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

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

    Corrected Sep 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3313(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

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

    Corrected Sep 15, 2025

• Oct 17, 2024Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records Maintained

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

    Corrected Oct 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2205(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

    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.

    Corrected Oct 17, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Policies Comply with Rules

    The operational policies reviewed were missing the followng information: (1) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. (2) Parent rights; (3) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness ofprevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect; (4) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in minimum standard rule ?746.2202

    Corrected Oct 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 27, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.801(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

    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.

    Corrected Nov 3, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3313(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

    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.

    Corrected Oct 27, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Apr 20, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 10, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    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.

    Corrected Apr 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1613(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

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

    Corrected Apr 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 2, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 21, 2022Inspection6 standards cited

  • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    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.

    Corrected Oct 24, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.801(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

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

    Corrected Oct 24, 2022

  • 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

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

    Corrected Nov 4, 2022

  • 746.1701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

    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.

    Corrected Oct 21, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

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

    Corrected Nov 4, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.801(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    The emergency practices form was not maintained. The last fire drill document was on April 2022. The safety documentation for fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and Carbon Monoxide detector was not maintained. The last date documented on the form was April 2022.

    Corrected Oct 25, 2022 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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