DaycareFacts.com
Menu
Back

Stepping Stones DFW, LLC

1460 EASTGLEN BLVD, Mesquite, TX 75149-4892

Operation number:
1785297
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dallas
Capacity:
136
License effective:
May 7, 2024
Hours:
05:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2143881555
Email:
info@steppingstonesdfw.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 30 available inspections for Stepping Stones DFW, LLC from September 20, 2023 through July 22, 2026.

14 inspections recorded violations, with 38 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on February 4, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.

Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

Three later inspections, from April 22, 2026 through July 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
30

13 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
38

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
28

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
8

Last 36 months

Local comparison

30 total inspections vs 18 local median in 75149

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.27
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
8
Local average
1.31

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation does not have liability insurance.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Official code
746.203(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation does not have liability insurance.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Official code
746.203(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A person was supervising 9 children in a classroom with a condition to not being left alone. An additional caregiver was not present in the classroom
Correction deadline
October 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was observed asleep in a room alone.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
One of the operation's vehicles the front seat was not attatched to the floor of the van.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Official code
746.5603(c)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The current director of the center does not meet the required standards due to conditions on their background check that prevent them from fulfilling their job duties.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Official code
746.201(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was under the influence while caring for and transporting children.
Correction deadline
October 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
Official code
746.3703(c)
View official report
Low concern: Other violations
Correction deadline
September 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
Official code
746.1057
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Outside play sturcture has broken sharp edges.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Official code
746.3701(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Loos fill surrounding the slide play structure is inadequate.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The wood paneling to fix the broken fence must be secured. This should not be able to be moved by the wind or by children. Wooden logs with nails protruding must be removed as they pose a safety hazard. There is a hole on one section of the concrete fencing which needs to be covered.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a working safety alarm installed in either van they are currently using to transport children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child walked down a hallway, across the gym and out the backdoor of the building where the director and I were on the playground.
Correction deadline
February 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation has a broken fence area also has logs with sharp nails sticking out of the wood accessible to children.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a working safety alarm installed in van used to transport children.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Two out of the three drivers did not have valid drivers license available for review.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License
Official code
746.5617(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Caregiver was observed to have direct access to children without an active background check.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2025
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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have bus log records available for review for the past 3 months.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
Official code
746.803(a)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregivers did not know the birthdays of the children they were responsible for.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The operation leaves children unattended in the classroom for unspecified amounts of time.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2025
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: Transportation
Report finding
The required safety seats are not being used for transporting.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5607(e)(4)(A) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 through 7 years of age, outgrown weight or height limit of seat and less than 4 feet, 9 inches in height
Official code
746.5607(e)(4)(A)
View official report
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children were missing health statements and have been enrolled over 1 year.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2024
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)
Low concern: Other violations
Report finding
One child's parent has not signed and dated their admission paperwork and have been enrolled over 1 year.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.607 - Signed Admission Form
Official code
746.607
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two out of ten children records reviewed did not have health statements on file.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of ten children records reviewed did not have immunizations on file.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three out ten children records reviewed did not have completed emergency contacts on file.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Fruit and grain was not offered during lunchtime.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Official code
746.3301(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A child did not wash hands after a diaper change.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The toddler room and the pre k room had torn mats.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Official code
746.4503(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A window on the school age playground was broken.
Correction deadline
December 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2024
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
The infant room did not have a daily tracking sheet for children in care.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
Official code
746.631(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The infant room did not have infant daily reports accessible.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Official code
746.2431
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The two year old class was observed to have one caregiver with twelve children. The specified age group is one caregiver to eleven children.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not all information listed in the emergency preparedness plan.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
One staff member who is a driver is missing transportaion training.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was a bolt coming from the ground which could be a tripping hazard on the infant playground. The schoolers playground have two broken fences in which a child has access to an alley and a building hole that is accessible to children. There is paint accessible to children in the computer room.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701