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Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center, LLC

607 WASHINGTON ST, Laredo, TX 78040-4558

Operation number:
1711585
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Webb
Capacity:
37
License effective:
September 14, 2020
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Phone:
9566020774
Email:
Not listed
Website:
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 11 available inspections for Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center, LLC from September 16, 2021 through May 28, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 7, 2026 and involved health or food records.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

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
11

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78040

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.73
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.06

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.

Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Infant group was observed to be in the outdoor playground at the same time as toddler and pre-k group. The children were observed playing in the same area.
Correction deadline
May 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Official code
746.4203
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending the immunization record.
Correction deadline
May 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four children's files were reviewed. One file was missing the vision and hearing screening requirement.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.629(b) - Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
Official code
746.629(b)
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four children's files were evaluated. Two files were missing a statement, from a health-care professional, indicating the child is able to take part in the child-care program.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Four employees' attendance records were evaluated. One employee's attendance record was not available for review.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employee was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2024
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A 5-month-old infant was observed to be in care with a 24-month-old child. One caregiver was observed supervising 6 children. SAG 12m to 17m.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2024
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: Facility condition
Report finding
Health inspection was conducted on July 14, 2021.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)