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Stepping Stone School

Licensed Center · Tyler, Smith County, TX · Operation No. 1660972

Stepping Stone School holds a Full Permit issued September 15, 2017. In the state's 60-month public window it has 27 inspections on record with 20 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
September 15, 2017
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
256 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
5113 Timber Creek Dr, Tyler, TX 75703-4011
The 60-month record
27
Inspections
0
Assessments
3
Self reports
20
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 11 · Medium High 6 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Aug 4, 2026 Inspection 0
Apr 17, 2026 Inspection 0
Mar 19, 2026 Report 1
Mar 19, 2026 Inspection 0
Mar 19, 2026 Inspection 0
Mar 6, 2026 Inspection 1
Mar 5, 2026 Report 1
Feb 24, 2026 Inspection 0
Feb 23, 2026 Report 1
Feb 3, 2026 Inspection 0
Sep 5, 2025 Report 0
Aug 11, 2025 Inspection 1
Mar 31, 2025 Report 0
Dec 4, 2024 Inspection 0
Jun 25, 2024 Inspection 0
Jun 21, 2024 Report 0
Jun 21, 2024 Inspection 0
May 30, 2024 Inspection 0
Apr 24, 2024 Inspection 0
Apr 23, 2024 Report 1
Apr 1, 2024 Inspection 0
Mar 28, 2024 Report 0
Mar 22, 2024 Report 3
Feb 23, 2024 Inspection 0
Jan 9, 2024 Inspection 0
Dec 28, 2023 Report 1
Dec 21, 2023 Inspection 0
Dec 12, 2023 Inspection 1
Sep 26, 2023 Inspection 0
Sep 25, 2023 Report 0
Feb 6, 2023 Inspection 0
Dec 28, 2022 Inspection 0
Dec 21, 2022 Report 3
Oct 3, 2022 Inspection 0
Sep 8, 2022 Inspection 1
Sep 6, 2022 Report 1
Apr 5, 2022 Inspection 0
Apr 1, 2022 Report 0
Jan 5, 2022 Inspection 0
Dec 14, 2021 Inspection 0
Nov 23, 2021 Inspection 1
Nov 22, 2021 Report 3
Deficiency records
March 19, 2026 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 17, 2026
March 6, 2026 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 6, 2026
March 5, 2026 Standard § 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 2, 2026
February 23, 2026 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 20, 2026
August 11, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During a review in the infant room, it was observed 7 students without updated feeding forms.
Corrected: August 25, 2025
April 23, 2024 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 23, 2024
March 22, 2024 Standard § 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 17, 2024
March 22, 2024 Standard § 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 17, 2024
March 22, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.
Corrected: May 17, 2024
December 28, 2023 Standard § 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 9, 2024
December 12, 2023 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During a review of the infant classroom, it was observed no feeding instructions could be presented during the inspection.
Corrected: December 28, 2023
December 21, 2022 Standard § 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During an investigation, it was learned that a caregiver was yelling at the children as a form of discipline.
Corrected: January 25, 2023
December 21, 2022 Standard § 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 25, 2023
December 21, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 25, 2023
September 8, 2022 Standard § 746.4603(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 22, 2022
September 6, 2022 Standard § 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 6, 2022
November 23, 2021 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 7, 2021
November 22, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 21, 2021
November 22, 2021 Standard § 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation did not inform the parent of a less serious injuries at pick up.
Corrected: December 21, 2021
November 22, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 21, 2021
About these records

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