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Summary
This summary covers 81 available inspections for Stepping Stone School XIV from September 15, 2021 through July 30, 2026.
32 inspections recorded violations, with 67 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 2, 2025 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in eight inspections.
16 later inspections, from July 17, 2025 through July 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
81
15 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
67
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
53
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
6
Last 36 months
Local comparison
81 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78748
Compared to 21 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.83
Local median
0.29
0.83This provider
0.29Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
36%
Local median
14%
36%This provider
14%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
40%
Local median
19%
40%This provider
19%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
6
Local average
0.38
6This provider
0.38Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
A caregiver who departed the operation more than 7 days ago still had an active background check at the time of inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver's background check was inactivated.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
A group with a specified age of 18-23 months had 10 children present with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when the specified age group was discussed with caregivers and the director and an additional staff member was added to the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was learned during multiple interviews that the operation is not following the conditions on a staff member's background check at all times.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 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: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed to be asleep in a bouncer seat and was not placed on their back to sleep for several minutes.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
During the first walk-through at the operation, three rooms were over the child to caregiver ratios allowed for their specified age groups.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
During the second walk-through at the operation, one caregiver stated there were 13 children present in their group. After counting the group it was found that there were 11 children present. This was corrected when the caregiver counted the group again.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During the investigation inspection, the operation was found to be in violation of several high weighted Minimum Standards.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The operation was not following conditions on a staff member's background check that stated their background check must be run under every operation at which they are present and not just under the main location. This was corrected at inspection when the background check was run under this operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was asleep in a bouncer seat with unbuckled straps. This was corrected at inspection when the infant was removed from the bouncer seat.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The most reccent inspection form was not posted at the operation.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2025
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
One classroom had 5 infants present with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to another classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A combined group of three classes with a specified age of 3 years had 32 children present on the playground when it was past time for one of the groups to return inside per their daily schedule. This was corrected at inspection when one group returned to their classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1609
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Three caregivers did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for. One caregiver stated 7 children were present when there were 9, another caregiver stated 17 children were present when there were 20, and a third caregiver stated 25 children were present when there were 24. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers did a head count to confirm the number of children in their group and were then able to answer correctly.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One caregiver did not know the name of a child in their group. Another caregiver was unable to provide Child Care Regulation with the ages of the children in their group. These were corrected at inspection when the caregivers obtained a tablet containing the information and reviewed it.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
In a group of 12 children with two caregivers, the youngest child was 6 months old and the oldest child was 2 years and 4 months old. At the time, more than 13 children were in care at the operation. This was corrected at inspection when the older children were taken to another classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was a four year old child laying on a nap mat in the infant room. There were also 10 infants in the room, so the two caregivers were out of ratio with 11 children.
A situation placing a child at risk of harm was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was found that a child was left unsupervised in a restroom for about 5 minutes.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 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)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The provider did not create an incident report after a child was left unsupervised for about 5 minutes.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
It was found during the inspection the operation did not have documentation for the months of December 2023, January and February 2024. This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Official code
746.4751(d)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of 4 records reviewed was missing current First Aid and CPR training.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
It was found during the inspection the operation violated a condition that the CBCU placed on an employees presence at the operation.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of 4 records reviewed was missing 24 out of 24 required annual hours for training year 11/2022-11/2023.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
It was determined that there were a total of 19 children with 2 caregivers. One of the caregivers left the classroom leaving the other caregiver with 19 children by themselves. The specified age group for this classroom is 3 years old which allows 15 children for 1 caregiver. Note: This was immediately corrected when another staff member quickly stepped into the classroom when it was noticed that a caregiver had left the classroom leaving the class out of ratio.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the course of the probation the operation has continued to receive citations in subchapters that were used as the basis for the probation.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was found during the inspection there were two infants that were not strapped in to chairs that had buckles. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers strapped in the children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was found during the inspection a caregiver did not wash an infants hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the walk through an infant was observed swaddled in their crib. This was corrected when the infant was taken out of the swaddle and placed back in their crib.
Correction deadline
November 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
The operation did not follow conditions for a caregiver's provisional eligibility when they let the caregiver be alone in a classroom with a group of children. An administrative penalty in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum, per HRC 42.078(a-2) will be recommended as a result of this citation.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2022
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
It was found during the inspection that there were 4 infant bottles that were missing name labels. This was corrected at the inspection when the director labeled the bottles with the children's names and last initial.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
It was found during the inspection there were infant feeding forms that had not been updated.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The operation did not follow conditions for a caregiver's provisional eligibility when they let the caregiver be alone in a classroom with a group of children.
Correction deadline
April 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
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
It was found during the inspection that the operation had reduced caregivers during nap time in a classroom that had infants. This was corrected when the Director went to the room as an additional caregiver.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
It was found while conducting the inspection that a 4 month old infant was in a bouncer drinking a bottle with the bottle propped by a stuffed toy. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant from the bouncer and held her to finish her bottle. It was found during the inspection that there were 2 infants under the age of 6 months with their bottles propped.
Correction deadline
March 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Official code
746.2419(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was found during the walk through there were two infants in bouncers that were not strapped in. This was corrected when the caregiver strapped the straps of one infant and removed the other infant. It was found during the follow up inspection that an infant was not strapped into their bouncer seat.
Correction deadline
March 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
It was found during the walk through there were two infants in bouncers that were not strapped in. This was corrected when the caregiver strapped the straps of one infant and removed the other infant.
Correction deadline
February 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 2, 2022
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
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was found while conducting the inspection that there was a blanket folded on an infants face to hold in a pacifier. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the blanket and moved the child to the crib.
Correction deadline
February 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
Official code
746.2429
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
It was found while conducting the inspection that a 4 month old infant was in a bouncer drinking a bottle with the bottle propped by a stuffed toy. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant from the bouncer and held her to finish her bottle.
Correction deadline
February 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
It was found during the inspection that there were several children's records that were missing and needing to be updated.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
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: Health or food records
Report finding
It was found during the inspection that there were several files that were missing the health care provider statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
It was found during the inspection that a caregivers file was missing proof of education, employment affidavit, signed copy of personnel policies, signed copy of center policies, and a copy of their drivers license.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was found during the inspection that a child in care did not have a signature for the emergency care authorization.
Correction deadline
January 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 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: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was found during the inspection that there were two napmats that were blocking the doorway of the classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers moved the mats to a different area of the room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
It was found that there were two employee files that were short of their 24 hours of annual training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
It was found during the inspection there were multiple caregivers with expired CPR/First Aid.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was found during the inspection that a caregiver was standing in a doorway between two classrooms supervising both rooms during naptime.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
One staff member was unaware of how many children were in care in two classrooms. A caregiver on the playground was unaware of how many children were in theirr care. They said 12 and there were 18. It was found during the walk through that a careiver stated she had 14 children and she had 15. It was found during the follow up inspection a caregiver said she had 11 children. There were actually 13 children and she had 12 children marked present on her attendance sheet.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
One staff member was unaware of how many children were in care in two classrooms. A caregiver on the playground was unaware of how many children were in theirr care. They said 12 and there were 18. It was found during the walk through that a careiver stated she had 14 children and she had 15.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
One staff member was unaware of how many children were in care in two classrooms. A caregiver on the playground was unaware of how many children were in theirr care. They said 12 and there were 18.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
One staff member was unaware of how many children were in care. One staff member was unaware of the ages of the children in the room.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children in the three year old classroom were watching a cartoon on Hulu. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the screen time video.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
There is sufficient evidence that a child under two was tested for COVID by an Administrator without parental consent. The at home COVID tests are not approved for use on children under two years old.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control