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Stepping Stones Children's Academy

7326 LOUIS PASTEUR DR, San Antonio, TX 78229-4505

Operation number:
1623356
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bexar
Capacity:
135
License effective:
October 25, 2016
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2105930868
Email:
SA.steppingstones@gmail.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 52 available inspections for Stepping Stones Children's Academy from August 6, 2021 through August 19, 2026.

14 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 7, 2026 and involved licensing compliance.

Two later inspections, from July 21, 2026 through August 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
52

14 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
29

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
20

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

52 total inspections vs 28 local median in 78229

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.56
Local median
0.61

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
21%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
3

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
Official code
745.247
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff member is missing training hours from the last full year of employment.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection, three out of the six staff files reviewed were missing training hours from the last full year of employment.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the time of the inspection, two out of the six staff members did not have current first aid training available for review.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the time of the inspection, two out of the six staff members did not have current CPR training available for review.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed guiding a child by their upper arm and setting them down on the floor.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(5)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One of the ten staff files was missing eight hours of required trainings for 2023-2024.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The caregiver in the Toddler classroom stated there were 16 children when it was verified there were 15 children in care.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
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Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The cots being used in three of the five classrooms were observed not labeled with names, or numbers.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One of the two caregiver in the infant classroom was observed counted in ratio in the classroom without SID training. NOTE: THIS WAS CORRECTED
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The food allergy list was not posted in the kitchen. NOTE: THIS WAS CORRECTED AT INSPECTION
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Official code
746.403(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Official code
746.3427
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
While in the two year old classroom the children were provided breakfast before washing hands. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Official code
746.3419
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Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Official code
745.651(1)
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Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The April menu was not observed posted in the classrooms or the kitchen. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Official code
746.401(6)
Medium concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
The operational policy did not specify written requirements or procedures regards to water activity.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(15) - Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
Official code
746.501(a)(15)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Annual trainings of 24 hours for 2021-2022 were unavailable for review.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Official code
746.605(14)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Official code
746.3501(6)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on the information gathered the operation failed to notify the parent at pick up when a child was bite on the back.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policy did not specify the benefits of physical activity and outdoor play. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when a written policy was included into the operational policy.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(A)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Based on the interviews and information gathered by administration, staff and parents related to this investigation there is evidence to support toddlers are watching television.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)