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Stepping Stones Academy

3806 AVENUE I STE 24, Rosenberg, TX 77471-3951

Operation number:
1627730
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Fort Bend
Capacity:
76
License effective:
December 27, 2016
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8325958529
Email:
Not listed

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 24 available inspections for Stepping Stones Academy from September 9, 2021 through April 27, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 21, 2026 and involved facility condition.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
24

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
29

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

24 total inspections vs 17.5 local median in 77471

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.21
Local median
0.88

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
46%
Local median
35%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
58%
Local median
37%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
2.5

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: Facility condition
Report finding
The building had chipping paint, a damaged ceiling tile, torn changing mat and nap mats and infant equipment and rugs that were not clean.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash hands after wiping a child's nose.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Official code
746.3415(7)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child did not have an immunization record on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The most recent investigation letter and 2936 were not posted at the operation.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
There was no staff list posted at the operation.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A child used an inflatable in violation of the manufacturer?s label and instructions.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4971(2) - Inflatables - Open Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
746.4971(2)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One infant was in a high chair without being buckled.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation was unable to provide documentation showing fire drills were completed in May and June 2024.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
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Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation did not validate the employee list after 2 caregivers left and are no longer employed.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Official code
745.651(2)(A)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation did not have posted the most recent investigation letter that was provided on 2/22/24.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
One caregiver who's employment ended more than 7 days ago has not been inactivated from the staff list.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2024
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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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to prove that director placed an infant in another room without a caregiver present.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to prove that director placed an infant in a restrictive device instead of comforting the infant who was upset.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
Official code
746.2401(3)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A child was placed in high chair to keep them from running around.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Both caregivers present had to participate in activities that kept them from supervising children such as opening the door and preparing lunch. They had to leave children unattended multiple times throughout the inspection.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
Official code
746.1203(3)(A)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
One infant was present in the infant room without a caregiver present. A toddler aged child was observed alone in a hallway without a caregiver present. Children were in 3 different rooms for naptime with only 2 caregivers present.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A 6 month old infant again was present in a room with a specified age of 3, exceeding the 18 month age gap allowed.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present around and responsible for children prior to receiving an eligible background check.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed asleep in a bouncer.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A 6 month old infant was present in a room with a specified age of 3, exceeding the 18 month age gap allowed. This was corrected when the infant left for the day.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There is sufficient evidence to prove that a caregiver was present around children prior to receiving a notice of eligibility.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
There is sufficient evidence to prove that the director has been yelling at children.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
There is sufficient evidence to prove that a caregiver was providing transportation without having transportation training.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Official code
746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
There is sufficient evidence to prove that the director used derogatory language when relating to and talking about children.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three caregivers did not have current CPR training that included a hands- on portion as required by minimum standards.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was a mop bucket filled with water inside of the kitchen accessible to children. ** Director emptied the bucket and put it inside of the utility closet. **
Correction deadline
September 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3701(8)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A caregiver was out of ratio in the infant room. The caregiver had 8 children in her care with a SAG of 12 - 17 months old.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2022
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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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There were two children sleeping in highchairs that were laid back during walk through.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426