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Stepping Stone School

5113 TIMBER CREEK DR, Tyler, TX 75703-4011

Operation number:
1660972
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Smith
Capacity:
256
License effective:
September 15, 2017
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9035661851
Email:
steppingstone.monica@yahoo.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 42 available inspections for Stepping Stone School from November 22, 2021 through August 4, 2026.

14 inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 19, 2026 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

Two later inspections, from April 17, 2026 through August 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
42

11 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

42 total inspections vs 12 local median in 75703

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.48
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.6

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: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2026
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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
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)
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(15)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2026
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: Health or food records
Report finding
During a review in the infant room, it was observed 7 students without updated feeding forms.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Official code
746.3501(1)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During a review of the infant classroom, it was observed no feeding instructions could be presented during the inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The children in the classroom were not being properly supervised which led to a child being injured.
Correction deadline
January 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation, it was learned that a caregiver was yelling at the children as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
January 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(6)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During the investigation, it was learned that the director was aware that a caregiver does not meet the physical requirements for the age group they are assigned to.
Correction deadline
January 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Official code
746.1003(3)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
While during a walk through of the playground, it was observed by licensing the play structure that is under review for a current investigation allegation that is meant to be a riding toy. However, this toy is also being used by the children as monkey bars.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4603(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
Official code
746.4603(2)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The center did not notify licensing in the appropriate 48 hour time frame when a child was injured was seen by a medical professional.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
While conducting a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing a hole on the side of one of the classroom building. The hole is roughly 6 inches big.
Correction deadline
December 7, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation did not inform the parent of a less serious injuries at pick up.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2022
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: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to a reported allegation and found to be deficient. Based on interviews with staff and children, the caregiver sits on a bench during outdoor time. Supervision is not being met when the caregiver sits on the bench and fails to intervene when children are fighting.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. Based on interviews with caregivers and children, there have been several fights happening in their class. The children are not in control if they are fighting one another on several occasions.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Official code
746.1203(5)