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Licensed Center · Texas

Stepping Stone School

5113 Timber Creek Dr, Tyler

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

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

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.

11High risk
6Medium-high risk
3Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
27Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Aug 4, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 17, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 19, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Mar 19, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 19, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 6, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Mar 5, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Feb 24, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 23, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 5, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 11, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Mar 31, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 4, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 25, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 21, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 21, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 30, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 24, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 23, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Apr 1, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 28, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 22, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
3 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Feb 23, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 28, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Dec 21, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 12, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Sep 26, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 25, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 6, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

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.