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Stepping Stones Academy

706 N KINGS HWY, Wake Village, TX 75501-5950

Operation number:
1730570
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bowie
Capacity:
122
License effective:
September 29, 2022
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9038320596
Email:
stepstones21@gmail.com
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 33 available inspections for Stepping Stones Academy from November 9, 2021 through June 18, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 43 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 19, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in seven 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
33

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
43

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
30

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

33 total inspections vs 13 local median in 75501

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.3
Local median
0.37

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
39%
Local median
12%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
39%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.79

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: Medication
Report finding
It was observed on medication authorization form used.The children's last names were lacking to whom the medication was administered to.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(c)(1) - Medication Records - Name of Child
Official code
746.3805(c)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the review of children's records three of ten children were lacking completed admission forms. The children were missing complete address for emergency contact, school information for school age children and/or medical authorization.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
It was observed that one of the five classrooms used for children was lacking a current activity plan. The activity plan posted was from 3/22.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Official code
746.2205(a)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed observed the operation had air return grates and trash on the floor in several classrooms.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
It was observed that in the restroom there was a trashcan with dirty pull ups and feces accessible to children.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was observed the staff were not using sanitizing solution to sanitize potty chairs that were used during the inspection.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Official code
746.3407(5)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed during inspection that the changing pad in a classroom had rips in the top and side.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the walkthrough it was observed that there were broken door frams, air return grate was broken, a hole in a door in classroom, restroom with broken toilet and toilet paper on the floor. During the inspection the toilet paper was picked up from the floor.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Three of the four classrooms in use during inspection were lacking a current activity plan.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the review of immunization records 4 of 10 children were lacking update immunization records. A list of children and missing immunizations were left with operation.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff had not used good judgement when she placed her back to child when they were sleeping during naptime nor use self control when a parent confronted her about not wanting to take their child so they could leave the classroom.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was determined that the staff in the classroom did not promptly attend to a child who was crying in their crib during naptime.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
Official code
746.2401(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff while supervising children was using their cell phone for personal business while caring for a group of children.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed during the walkthrough that a child after their diaper change did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver assisted the child with washing their hands.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During my walkthrough I observed a caregiver after changing a child's diaper and cleaning the changing table did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when they washed their hands.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the walk through the emergency exit doors located in the both school age classroom, toddler classroom were the dead bolt was locked and was unable to be unlocked except by a key. The pre-k classroom emergency door was dead lock was lock that did not require a key. This was corrected at inspection when they were unlocked.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5209(b) - Doors to Fenced Area Easily Opened By Children
Official code
746.5209(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed during the walk through in the older infant room that the rubber baseboard was missing exposing sheetrock, an octogan sitting area had rips making in unable to sanitize if soiled. In the hallway leading to school age classroom the return air vent was dirty. (photos taken)
Correction deadline
August 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
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
It was observed in the older infant classroom that the changing table pad had rips making the changing table pad from being non-absorbent.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
It was observed on the playground taht an wire that contacts to the air condition was accessible to children. The wire had black electric tape on the spliced wire.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(2) - Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered
Official code
746.3701(2)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
It was obseved that the toddler classroom was lacking an activity plan posted in their classroom.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed that a slide measuring 28" was present on the playground with no loosefill.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was observed that the infant room was over ratio by three children. This was corrected at inspection when the children were moved to another classroom.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 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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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking a complete address/or phone number for health care professional on parent statement for health statement.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Official code
746.611(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One of twelve children's files reviewed at inspection was lacking a date of admission on their admission form. This was corrected when the director wrote the date on the admission form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
746.605(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three of twelve children's files reviewed at inspection were lacking a complete address and/or phone number for Physican on their admission form.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
746.605(11)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Four of twelve children's files reviewed at inspection were lacking a complete addreess for their emergency contact person.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three of Twelve children's files reviewed were lacking a complete school address and/or phone number. This was corrected at inspection when the director wrote the address and/or phone number on admission form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking phone numbers for persons listed on admission forms as person child is allowed to be release to.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
Official code
746.605(7)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed that the corner on the doorway leading into Pre-K classroom was missing sheetrock and the wall was peeling. There was food on the floor in the corner in the walkway of the school age classroom. There was an open package of graham crackers laying on counter in the toddler classroom and a open bottle of apple juice was on a shelf in the school age classroom. Also, in the school age classroom there were two extension cords on the floor that could cause a tripping hazard. (Photo taken) The food was swept up off the floor, open food was removed from classroom and placed in garbage and extension cords were removed from the classroom.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the Pre-K 3's classroom a power strip that was laying on a low shelf was lacking plug covers on open plugs. The director corrected both during inspection when plug covers were placed in the power strip.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during interviews that a caregiver did not use good judgement when they had placed their arm around a child's neck and over their mouth preventing the child from being able to breath properly.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2022
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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Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two of twelve children files reviewed during inspection were lacking a complete address for the child.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(2) - Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
Official code
746.605(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking emergency medical authorization including doctor or medical facility information.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking a complete address for their emergency contact person.
Correction deadline
February 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three of twelve children files reviewed during inspection were lacking current immunizations records. A list was left with director of children and missing immunizations.
Correction deadline
March 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three of twelve children's files reviewed during inspection were lacking doctor information and/or parent signature that their child had been examined wiith past year.
Correction deadline
February 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Official code
746.611(a)(3)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
It was observed that the operational policies was lacking a policy on physical activity.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking proof that parent was provided with a copy of operational policies.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Official code
746.503
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
It was observed in the toddler restroom a bottle of drano was laying on the floor behind the door in the bathroom and in a classroom that is used as a pathway a wooden pumpkin wiith a wooden stake was laying on the floor. (Photos taken) This was corrected when the director removed both the drano bottle and the pumpkin from the classroom/bathroom.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was observed during inspection that paper towels were not present in two classroom. Caregivers informed licensing that they use hand sanitizer or baby wipes to wash children and caregivers hands.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Official code
746.3419
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During a review of records it was observed infant feeding instructions had not been updated since 12/2021 for 3 children in the infant classroom that are not on table food.
Correction deadline
February 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was observed that the operation had not conducted a fire inspection in November after they received their initial permit.
Correction deadline
December 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was observed in several classrooms emergency and evacuation diagrams were not posted. This was corrected when the director posted them.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
Official code
746.401(4)