Stepping Stones Children's Academy

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The opeation did not have an updated fire inspection available for review. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-02.

• Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: A child with a documented egg allergy did not have a complete food allergy emergency plan. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
• Critical Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
  Inspector's note: It was determined in an investigation that an employee was under the influence of a controlled substance during work hours. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
• Critical No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
  Inspector's note: It was determined during an investigation that employees are using nicotine products while on the premises; parking lot. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-10.
• Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
  Inspector's note: It was determined that children's records were not being completed, as several children's files were found to be missing items such as admission paperwork and immunization records were not obtained before or on the child's first day in care. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-10.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Franchise Tax Delinquent
  Inspector's note: According to the Texas Comptroller website, the business entity's Franchise Tax Account Status is Inactive/Forfeited. The operation is currently providing care to children with an inactive status. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-04.

• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Inspector's note: One staff member is missing training hours from the last full year of employment. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-13.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection, two out of the six staff members did not have current first aid training available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-30.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection, two out of the six staff members did not have current CPR training available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-30.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, three out of the six staff files reviewed were missing training hours from the last full year of employment. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-16.

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 Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, a caregiver was observed guiding a child by their upper arm and setting them down on the floor. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-10.
• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, there were Clorox wipes stored in a cabinet that children had access to. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the wipes were moved to another location. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-10.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation the operation failed to report to Child Care Licensing within two days of being notified of a situation where a child was possibly placed at risk. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-09.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Inspector's note: The caregiver in the Toddler classroom stated there were 16 children when it was verified there were 15 children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-02-06.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Inspector's note: One of the ten staff files was missing eight hours of required trainings for 2023-2024. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-06.

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 Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Inspector's note: Two of the ten children files didn't have Emergency care Authorization available. Two school age children files didn't have required information. NOTE: THIS WAS CORRECTED AT INSPECTION. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
  Inspector's note: The food allergy list was not posted in the kitchen. NOTE: THIS WAS CORRECTED AT INSPECTION Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: In the kinder readiness classroom, there were two cleaning solutions, toilet bowl scrubber and plunger under the sink cabinet accessible to the children as the cabinet didn?t have a latch. NOTE: THIS WAS CORRECTED AT INSPECTION. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Inspector's note: One of the two caregiver in the infant classroom was observed counted in ratio in the classroom without SID training. NOTE: THIS WAS CORRECTED Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Inspector's note: The cots being used in three of the five classrooms were observed not labeled with names, or numbers. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-17.

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 Handwashing Procedures
  Inspector's note: While in the two year old classroom the children were provided breakfast before washing hands. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Pest Extermination
  Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered, and interviews conducted the center treated the infant classroom by setting off foggers to get rid of roaches. NOTE: This was corrected as the center was treated by a pest company on 5.22.23. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Non-critical Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  Inspector's note: An employee who no longer is with the operation since 4.15.2023 was still active on the people list. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the people list was validated. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
  Inspector's note: The operational policy did not specify written requirements or procedures regards to water activity. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-04-19.
• Critical Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
  Inspector's note: Diapers were observed on the changing tables in the infant and both toddler classrooms. In addition to a diaper cream observed on the changing table in the infant classroom. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
  Inspector's note: The April menu was not observed posted in the classrooms or the kitchen. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
  Inspector's note: One of the ten children files did not have special care statement available for review. Two of the ten children files did not have address for the emergency contacts. One of the ten children files did not have school-age information permission available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-04-19.
• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan did not specify procedures for evacuating infants under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-19.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: Annual trainings of 24 hours for 2021-2022 were unavailable for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-05-12.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: Based on the inspection into the infant classroom one caregiver was observed with five children with a specified age of 0-11 months. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when an additional person went in to cover. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-03.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered the operation failed to notify the parent at pick up when a child was bite on the back. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-02-23.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: Based upon information gathered as a result of this investigation and interviews conducted it was determined an employee at the operation displayed poor judgment, by passing a child through an open window in the mobile toddler classroom to their parent standing in the parking lot. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-02-23.