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Texas HHSC records list 18 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 4, 2026.
The same records list 11 cited deficiencies dated December 12, 2023 to March 19, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 6 High, 3 Medium High, 2 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 11 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 11 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 11 cited deficiencies for Stepping Stone School in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (6 High, 3 Medium High, 2 Medium).
Records list 18 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-04.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 6 |
| Medium High | 3 |
| Medium | 2 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| 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.
2026-03-19 · 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
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. There was enough evidence to substantiate the operation allowing children to be unsupervised while in the restroom.
Correction date recorded: 2026-04-17
2026-03-06 · 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
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed in an empty classroom a child left unattended for an unknown amount of time. The child was not found to be injured. This was brought to the person's in charge attention and quickly corrected.
Correction date recorded: 2026-03-06
2026-03-05 · 746.605(15) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not follow a child?s food allergy plan that was on file.
Correction date recorded: 2026-04-02
2026-03-19 · 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: 2026-04-17. Correction verified: 2026-04-17.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. There was enough evidence to substantiate the operation allowing children to be unsupervised while in the restroom.
2026-03-06 · 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: 2026-03-06. Correction verified: 2026-03-19.
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed in an empty classroom a child left unattended for an unknown amount of time. The child was not found to be injured. This was brought to the person's in charge attention and quickly corrected.
2026-03-05 · 746.605(15) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-02. Correction verified: 2026-04-17.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not follow a child?s food allergy plan that was on file.
2026-02-23 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-20. Correction verified: 2026-04-17.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation was out of ratio with a 1:15 ratio with the specified age range being two years old.
2025-08-11 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-25. Correction verified: 2025-08-21.
During a review in the infant room, it was observed 7 students without updated feeding forms.
2024-04-23 · 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: 2024-05-23. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. Supervision was not met when a caregiver was observed to be sitting on the playground, instead of walking around to ensure that risk was reduced to all children. During this time an incident occurred that the caregiver was not aware of.
2024-03-22 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-17. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver, who is no longer working for the operation, was seen attempting to push a child's head down to the table several different times.
2024-03-22 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-17. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.
2024-03-22 · 746.2805(10) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-17. Correction verified: 2024-05-30.
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A child was viewed being in time-out for about 30 minutes consecutively.
2023-12-28 · 746.3501(1) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-09. Correction verified: 2024-02-23.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The child was not promptly changed when they became while still in care.
2023-12-12 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-28. Correction verified: 2023-12-28.
During a review of the infant classroom, it was observed no feeding instructions could be presented during the inspection.
2022-12-21 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-25. Correction verified: 2023-02-06.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The children in the classroom were not being properly supervised which led to a child being injured.
2022-12-21 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-25. Correction verified: 2023-02-06.
During an investigation, it was learned that a caregiver was yelling at the children as a form of discipline.
2022-12-21 · 746.1003(3) · High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-25. Correction verified: 2023-02-06.
During the investigation, it was learned that the director was aware that a caregiver does not meet the physical requirements for the age group they are assigned to.
2022-09-08 · 746.4603(2) · High
Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-22. Correction verified: 2022-10-03.
While during a walk through of the playground, it was observed by licensing the play structure that is under review for a current investigation allegation that is meant to be a riding toy. However, this toy is also being used by the children as monkey bars.
2022-09-06 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-06. Correction verified: 2022-10-17.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The center did not notify licensing in the appropriate 48 hour time frame when a child was injured was seen by a medical professional.
2021-11-23 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-07. Correction verified: 2021-12-14.
While conducting a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing a hole on the side of one of the classroom building. The hole is roughly 6 inches big.
2021-11-22 · 746.307(c) · Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-21. Correction verified: 2022-01-05.
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation did not inform the parent of a less serious injuries at pick up.
2021-11-22 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-21. Correction verified: 2022-01-05.
This standard was reviewed in relation to a reported allegation and found to be deficient. Based on interviews with staff and children, the caregiver sits on a bench during outdoor time. Supervision is not being met when the caregiver sits on the bench and fails to intervene when children are fighting.
2021-11-22 · 746.1203(5) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-21. Correction verified: 2022-01-05.
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. Based on interviews with caregivers and children, there have been several fights happening in their class. The children are not in control if they are fighting one another on several occasions.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1287855
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.