No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Stepping Stone School
5113 Timber Creek Dr, Tyler
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 256
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Before School Care,Accredited,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Sep 15, 2017
- Phone
- 9035661851
- Website
- steppingstonetyler.org
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-17.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-06.
- Critical Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-02.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-20.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Inspector's note: During a review in the infant room, it was observed 7 students without updated feeding forms. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-25.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-23.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-17. - Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-17. - Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Inspector's note: Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-17.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-09.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Inspector's note: During a review of the infant classroom, it was observed no feeding instructions could be presented during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-12-28.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.