Stepping Stone Preschool

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Kilgore / Gregg / 75662
Street address: 2920 Greenhills Dr
Phone: (903) 983-3126
Capacity: 115
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 10, 2009
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 10 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 26, 2026.

The same records list 5 cited deficiencies dated March 18, 2024 to July 7, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 4 Medium High).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 5 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 5 of these citations.

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

Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.

View the official state record · Report an issue with this page

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 5 cited deficiencies for Stepping Stone Preschool in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 4 Medium High).

Records list 10 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-26.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	4
Medium	0
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.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-07-07 · 746.2407 · Medium High

Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

During the inspection infants were observed in a device that required safety straps which were not being used.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-08

2026-07-07 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

The loose fill on the playground was observed under the required 6 inches.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-07

2024-08-02 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.

Correction date recorded: 2024-09-02

Full citation history from HHSC (22)

2026-07-07 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-08-26.
The loose fill on the playground was observed under the required 6 inches.
2026-07-07 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-08. Correction verified: 2026-08-26.
During the inspection infants were observed in a device that required safety straps which were not being used.
2024-08-02 · 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: 2024-08-02. Correction verified: 2024-10-01.
During the inspection I observed a caregiver using her cell phone during nap time. The caregiver was not contacting a parent.
2024-08-02 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-02. Correction verified: 2024-10-01.
The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.
2024-03-18 · 746.3703(c) · High
Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-12. Correction verified: 2024-04-24.
Through the investigation it was determined that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance while present in a classroom.
2023-08-17 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-17. Correction verified: 2023-09-08.
During the inspection an individual without a high school diploma or equivalent was present inside a classroom.
2023-08-17 · 746.4907(a)(2) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-18. Correction verified: 2023-09-08.
No loose fill was seen under the swings or the exit to the slides on the playground.
2023-08-17 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-21. Correction verified: 2023-09-08.
A cabinet lock in the infant room was not functioning allowing the infants access to multiple chemicals. On the playground screws were also observed to be exposed in reach of children. The lock was corrected at inspection, the caregiver added new locks onto the cabinet.
2023-08-17 · 746.2426(a)(2) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-17. Correction verified: 2023-09-08.
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device, and had been for more than 10 minutes according to the caregiver.
2023-02-02 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-02. Correction verified: 2023-02-07.
During the inspection I observed the older infant room. The room did not meet adequate lighting as it was difficult to see and my eyes had to adjust to the room.
2023-02-02 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-02. Correction verified: 2023-02-07.
During the walkthrough of the operation I observed a 15 month old infant asleep in a restrictive device.
2022-10-12 · 746.5531 · High
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-14. Correction verified: 2022-10-17.
The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
2022-10-12 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-14. Correction verified: 2022-10-17.
During the inspection 3 infant care sheets were observed to either be out of date or not available for review.
2022-10-12 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-14. Correction verified: 2022-10-17.
During the inspection 3 classrooms had trash cans without lids leading to the trash being accessible to the children.
2022-07-15 · 746.2207(c)(6) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-15. Correction verified: 2022-08-12.
During a walk through of the center I observed 2 classrooms that had the television on while it was not in use.
2022-07-14 · 746.305(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-15. Correction verified: 2022-08-05.
During the investigation it was found that the operation did have 4 recent Covid-19 cases that they did not report to CCR within the required time frame.
2021-11-10 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-08. Correction verified: 2021-12-03.
Eight children's records were reviewed: Four records are missing admission dates Six records do not have address for emergency contact Three records needs additional healthcare info Four records need Emergency Care Authorization box completed with all info One record needs healthcare provider statement Two records need updated shot records.
2021-11-10 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-08. Correction verified: 2021-11-30.
Bucket Seats do not have safety straps and a toddler was observed sitting in one of the seats.
2021-11-10 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
After diapering, a child was placed on the floor without their hands being washed. The caregiver was notified and washed the child's hands immediately
2021-11-10 · 746.2203(a) · Medium
Written Activity Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-08. Correction verified: 2021-12-06.
Activity plans were not available at inspection.
2021-11-10 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-08. Correction verified: 2021-12-08.
Five peronnel records were missing the required training.
2021-11-10 · 746.4503(a) · Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-08. Correction verified: 2021-11-30.
Two blue/green mats were observed to be torn with foam exposed making them unable to be sanitized.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=363150

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.