Stepping Stones Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Rosenberg / Fort Bend / 77471
Street address: 3806 Avenue I Ste 24
Phone: (832) 595-8529
Capacity: 76
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 27, 2016
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 13 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated April 27, 2026.

The same records list 25 cited deficiencies dated October 11, 2023 to April 21, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 8 High, 9 Medium High, 6 Medium, 2 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 25 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 25 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 25 cited deficiencies for Stepping Stones Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 High, 9 Medium High, 6 Medium, 2 Medium Low).

Records list 13 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-27.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	8
Medium High	9
Medium	6
Medium Low	2
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-04-21 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium

Children's Records - Immunizations

One child did not have an immunization record on file.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-27

2026-04-21 · 746.401(9) · 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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-21

2026-04-21 · 746.401(2) · 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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-21

Full citation history from HHSC (28)

2026-04-21 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-27. Correction verified: 2026-04-28.
The building had chipping paint, a damaged ceiling tile, torn changing mat and nap mats and infant equipment and rugs that were not clean.
2026-04-21 · 746.3415(7) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-21. Correction verified: 2026-04-27.
A caregiver did not wash hands after wiping a child's nose.
2026-04-21 · 746.401(2) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-21. Correction verified: 2026-04-27.
The most recent investigation letter and 2936 were not posted at the operation.
2026-04-21 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-21. Correction verified: 2026-04-27.
There was no staff list posted at the operation.
2026-04-21 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-27. Correction verified: 2026-04-27.
One child did not have an immunization record on file.
2025-11-01 · 746.4971(2) · Medium High
Inflatables - Open Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-30. Correction verified: 2026-02-05.
A child used an inflatable in violation of the manufacturer?s label and instructions.
2025-06-05 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-05. Correction verified: 2025-06-10.
One infant was in a high chair without being buckled.
2025-01-21 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-24. Correction verified: 2025-01-28.
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.
2024-07-11 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-15. Correction verified: 2024-07-15.
The operation was unable to provide documentation showing fire drills were completed in May and June 2024.
2024-02-29 · 745.651(2)(A) · Medium
Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-01. Correction verified: 2024-03-04.
The operation did not validate the employee list after 2 caregivers left and are no longer employed.
2024-02-29 · 746.401(2) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-01. Correction verified: 2024-03-01.
The operation did not have posted the most recent investigation letter that was provided on 2/22/24.
2024-02-29 · 745.651(1) · Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-01. Correction verified: 2024-03-04.
One caregiver who's employment ended more than 7 days ago has not been inactivated from the staff list.
2024-01-03 · 746.2401(7) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-22. Correction verified: 2024-02-29.
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.
2024-01-03 · 746.2401(3) · Medium High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-22. Correction verified: 2024-02-29.
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.
2023-10-16 · 746.2805(8) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-16. Correction verified: 2023-10-20.
A child was placed in high chair to keep them from running around.
2023-10-16 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-16. Correction verified: 2023-10-20.
A caregiver was present around and responsible for children prior to receiving an eligible background check.
2023-10-16 · 746.1203(3)(A) · Medium High
Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-16. Correction verified: 2023-10-20.
Both 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.
2023-10-16 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-16. Correction verified: 2023-10-20.
One 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.
2023-10-16 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-16. Correction verified: 2023-10-20.
A 6 month old infant again was present in a room with a specified age of 3, exceeding the 18 month age gap allowed.
2023-10-16 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-16. Correction verified: 2023-10-20.
An infant was observed asleep in a bouncer.
2023-10-13 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-13. Correction verified: 2023-10-16.
A 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.
2023-10-12 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-15. Correction verified: 2023-11-15.
There is sufficient evidence to prove that a caregiver was present around children prior to receiving a notice of eligibility.
2023-10-11 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-07. Correction verified: 2023-11-14.
There is sufficient evidence to prove that the director has been yelling at children.
2023-10-11 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-10. Correction verified: 2023-11-14.
There is sufficient evidence to prove that a caregiver was providing transportation without having transportation training.
2023-10-11 · 746.1201(2) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-07. Correction verified: 2023-11-14.
There is sufficient evidence to prove that the director used derogatory language when relating to and talking about children.
2023-08-16 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-30. Correction verified: 2023-08-31.
Three caregivers did not have current CPR training that included a hands- on portion as required by minimum standards.
2022-09-08 · 746.3701(8) · High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-08. Correction verified: 2022-09-21.
There 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. **
2022-09-08 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-08. Correction verified: 2022-09-21.
A 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.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1247130

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.