Stepping Stones Academy

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 76 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school

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

1627730

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

December 2016

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

Yes

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

18 inspections on record, most recent Apr 27, 2026. 14 of 24 visits and reports cited a standard. 5 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 21, 2026Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.401(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

    There was no staff list posted at the operation.

    Corrected Apr 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3415(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids

    A caregiver did not wash hands after wiping a child's nose.

    Corrected Apr 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.401(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

    The most recent investigation letter and 2936 were not posted at the operation.

    Corrected Apr 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given

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

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    One child did not have an immunization record on file.

    Corrected Apr 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The building had chipping paint, a damaged ceiling tile, torn changing mat and nap mats and infant equipment and rugs that were not clean.

    Corrected Apr 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 1, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.4971(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Inflatables - Open Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

    A child used an inflatable in violation of the manufacturer?s label and instructions.

    Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 5, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.2407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    One infant was in a high chair without being buckled.

    Corrected Jun 5, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 standard cited

  • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Report Number of Employees

    A 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.

    Corrected Jan 24, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 11, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documentation of Drills

    The operation was unable to provide documentation showing fire drills were completed in May and June 2024.

    Corrected Jul 15, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 29, 2024Inspection3 standards cited

  • 745.651(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

    One caregiver who's employment ended more than 7 days ago has not been inactivated from the staff list.

    Corrected Mar 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.401(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

    The operation did not have posted the most recent investigation letter that was provided on 2/22/24.

    Corrected Mar 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 745.651(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

    The operation did not validate the employee list after 2 caregivers left and are no longer employed.

    Corrected Mar 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 3, 2024Self-reported incident2 standards cited

  • 746.2401(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

    Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to prove that director placed an infant in another room without a caregiver present.

    Corrected Feb 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2401(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting

    Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to prove that director placed an infant in a restrictive device instead of comforting the infant who was upset.

    Corrected Feb 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

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