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Texas HHSC records list 12 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 18, 2026.
The same records list 13 cited deficiencies dated October 14, 2024 to May 19, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 8 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 13 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 13 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 13 cited deficiencies for Stepping Stones Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 8 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-18.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 8 |
| Medium | 4 |
| 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.
2026-05-19 · 746.3805(c)(1) · Medium High
Medication Records - Name of Child
It was observed on medication authorization form used.The children's last names were lacking to whom the medication was administered to.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-19
2026-05-19 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
It was observed that in the restroom there was a trashcan with dirty pull ups and feces accessible to children.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-19
2026-05-19 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
During the review of children's records three of ten children were lacking completed admission forms. The children were missing complete address for emergency contact, school information for school age children and/or medical authorization.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-19
2026-05-19 · 746.2205(a)(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-19. Correction verified: 2026-06-18.
It was observed that one of the five classrooms used for children was lacking a current activity plan. The activity plan posted was from 3/22.
2026-05-19 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-26. Correction verified: 2026-06-18.
It was observed observed the operation had air return grates and trash on the floor in several classrooms.
2026-05-19 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-19. Correction verified: 2026-06-18.
During the review of children's records three of ten children were lacking completed admission forms. The children were missing complete address for emergency contact, school information for school age children and/or medical authorization.
2026-05-19 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-19. Correction verified: 2026-06-18.
It was observed that in the restroom there was a trashcan with dirty pull ups and feces accessible to children.
2026-05-19 · 746.3805(c)(1) · Medium High
Medication Records - Name of Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-19. Correction verified: 2026-06-18.
It was observed on medication authorization form used.The children's last names were lacking to whom the medication was administered to.
2025-10-13 · 746.3407(5) · Medium High
Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-13. Correction verified: 2025-10-22.
It was observed the staff were not using sanitizing solution to sanitize potty chairs that were used during the inspection.
2025-10-13 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-13. Correction verified: 2025-10-22.
It was observed during inspection that the changing pad in a classroom had rips in the top and side.
2025-06-10 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-20. Correction verified: 2025-07-02.
During the walkthrough it was observed that there were broken door frams, air return grate was broken, a hole in a door in classroom, restroom with broken toilet and toilet paper on the floor. During the inspection the toilet paper was picked up from the floor.
2025-06-10 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-10. Correction verified: 2025-07-02.
During the review of immunization records 4 of 10 children were lacking update immunization records. A list of children and missing immunizations were left with operation.
2025-06-10 · 746.2203(a) · Medium
Written Activity Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-10. Correction verified: 2025-07-02.
Three of the four classrooms in use during inspection were lacking a current activity plan.
2024-10-14 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-04. Correction verified: 2024-11-07.
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff while supervising children was using their cell phone for personal business while caring for a group of children.
2024-10-14 · 746.2401(4) · Medium High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-04. Correction verified: 2024-11-07.
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was determined that the staff in the classroom did not promptly attend to a child who was crying in their crib during naptime.
2024-10-14 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-04. Correction verified: 2024-11-07.
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff had not used good judgement when she placed her back to child when they were sleeping during naptime nor use self control when a parent confronted her about not wanting to take their child so they could leave the classroom.
2023-02-14 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-14. Correction verified: 2023-02-23.
It was observed during the walkthrough that a child after their diaper change did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver assisted the child with washing their hands.
2023-02-14 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-14. Correction verified: 2023-02-23.
During my walkthrough I observed a caregiver after changing a child's diaper and cleaning the changing table did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when they washed their hands.
2022-08-04 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-04. Correction verified: 2022-08-15.
It was observed during the walk through in the older infant room that the rubber baseboard was missing exposing sheetrock, an octogan sitting area had rips making in unable to sanitize if soiled. In the hallway leading to school age classroom the return air vent was dirty. (photos taken)
2022-08-04 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-04. Correction verified: 2022-08-15.
It was observed in the older infant classroom that the changing table pad had rips making the changing table pad from being non-absorbent.
2022-08-04 · 746.3701(2) · Medium High
Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-11. Correction verified: 2022-08-15.
It was observed on the playground taht an wire that contacts to the air condition was accessible to children. The wire had black electric tape on the spliced wire.
2022-08-04 · 746.5209(b) · High
Doors to Fenced Area Easily Opened By Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-04. Correction verified: 2022-08-15.
During the walk through the emergency exit doors located in the both school age classroom, toddler classroom were the dead bolt was locked and was unable to be unlocked except by a key. The pre-k classroom emergency door was dead lock was lock that did not require a key. This was corrected at inspection when they were unlocked.
2022-05-17 · 746.2203(a) · Medium
Written Activity Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-17. Correction verified: 2022-06-06.
It was obseved that the toddler classroom was lacking an activity plan posted in their classroom.
2022-05-17 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-27. Correction verified: 2022-06-06.
It was observed that a slide measuring 28" was present on the playground with no loosefill.
2022-03-31 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-31. Correction verified: 2022-04-05.
It was observed that the infant room was over ratio by three children. This was corrected at inspection when the children were moved to another classroom.
2022-03-22 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-25. Correction verified: 2022-03-28.
Four of twelve children's files reviewed at inspection were lacking a complete addreess for their emergency contact person.
2022-03-22 · 746.605(14) · Medium
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-03-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Three of Twelve children's files reviewed were lacking a complete school address and/or phone number. This was corrected at inspection when the director wrote the address and/or phone number on admission form.
2022-03-22 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-22. Correction verified: 2022-03-30.
In the Pre-K 3's classroom a power strip that was laying on a low shelf was lacking plug covers on open plugs. The director corrected both during inspection when plug covers were placed in the power strip.
2022-03-22 · 746.605(3) · Medium Low
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-03-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One of twelve children's files reviewed at inspection was lacking a date of admission on their admission form. This was corrected when the director wrote the date on the admission form.
2022-03-22 · 746.605(11) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-25. Correction verified: 2022-03-28.
Three of twelve children's files reviewed at inspection were lacking a complete address and/or phone number for Physican on their admission form.
2022-03-22 · 746.605(7) · High
Required Admission Information - Release Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-22. Correction verified: 2022-03-28.
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking phone numbers for persons listed on admission forms as person child is allowed to be release to.
2022-03-22 · 746.611(a)(3) · Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-25. Correction verified: 2022-03-28.
Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking a complete address/or phone number for health care professional on parent statement for health statement.
2022-03-22 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-22. Correction verified: 2022-03-30.
It was observed that the corner on the doorway leading into Pre-K classroom was missing sheetrock and the wall was peeling. There was food on the floor in the corner in the walkway of the school age classroom. There was an open package of graham crackers laying on counter in the toddler classroom and a open bottle of apple juice was on a shelf in the school age classroom. Also, in the school age classroom there were two extension cords on the floor that could cause a tripping hazard. (Photo taken) The food was swept up off the floor, open food was removed from classroom and placed in garbage and extension cords were removed from the classroom.
2022-03-17 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-18. Correction verified: 2022-05-02.
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during interviews that a caregiver did not use good judgement when they had placed their arm around a child's neck and over their mouth preventing the child from being able to breath properly.
2022-02-15 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-15. Correction verified: 2022-03-21.
Three of twelve children files reviewed during inspection were lacking current immunizations records. A list was left with director of children and missing immunizations.
2022-02-15 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-18. Correction verified: 2022-02-25.
During a review of records it was observed infant feeding instructions had not been updated since 12/2021 for 3 children in the infant classroom that are not on table food.
2022-02-15 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-18. Correction verified: 2022-03-01.
Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking a complete address for their emergency contact person.
2022-02-15 · 746.503 · Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-22. Correction verified: 2022-02-25.
Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking proof that parent was provided with a copy of operational policies.
2022-02-15 · 746.611(a)(3) · Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-18. Correction verified: 2022-02-25.
Three of twelve children's files reviewed during inspection were lacking doctor information and/or parent signature that their child had been examined wiith past year.
2022-02-15 · 746.3419 · Medium High
Handwashing Procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-15. Correction verified: 2022-03-01.
It was observed during inspection that paper towels were not present in two classroom. Caregivers informed licensing that they use hand sanitizer or baby wipes to wash children and caregivers hands.
2022-02-15 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-15. Correction verified: 2022-03-01.
It was observed in the toddler restroom a bottle of drano was laying on the floor behind the door in the bathroom and in a classroom that is used as a pathway a wooden pumpkin wiith a wooden stake was laying on the floor. (Photos taken) This was corrected when the director removed both the drano bottle and the pumpkin from the classroom/bathroom.
2022-02-15 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-22. Correction verified: 2022-03-01.
It was observed that the operational policies was lacking a policy on physical activity.
2022-02-15 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-15. Correction verified: 2022-02-28.
Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking emergency medical authorization including doctor or medical facility information.
2022-02-15 · 746.605(2) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-15. Correction verified: 2022-02-28.
Two of twelve children files reviewed during inspection were lacking a complete address for the child.
2021-12-14 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-14. Correction verified: 2021-12-23.
It was observed that the operation had not conducted a fire inspection in November after they received their initial permit.
2021-11-09 · 746.401(4) · Medium High
Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-09. Correction verified: 2021-11-09.
It was observed in several classrooms emergency and evacuation diagrams were not posted. This was corrected when the director posted them.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1391330
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.