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Stepping Stone Preschool

2920 GREENHILLS DR, Kilgore, TX 75662-2912

Operation number:
902040
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Gregg
Capacity:
115
License effective:
February 10, 2009
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9039833126
Email:
steppingstone2920@cablelynx.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 Stone Preschool from November 4, 2021 through August 20, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 7, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five 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

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

33 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 75662

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.67
Local median
0.75

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
24%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
42%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.6

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection infants were observed in a device that required safety straps which were not being used.
Correction status
Correction due by July 8, 2026
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose fill on the playground was observed under the required 6 inches.
Correction status
Correction due by August 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection I observed a caregiver using her cell phone during nap time. The caregiver was not contacting a parent.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 1, 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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Through the investigation it was determined that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance while present in a classroom.
Correction deadline
April 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
No loose fill was seen under the swings or the exit to the slides on the playground.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Official code
746.4907(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection an individual without a high school diploma or equivalent was present inside a classroom.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A cabinet lock in the infant room was not functioning allowing the infants access to multiple chemicals. On the playground screws were also observed to be exposed in reach of children. The lock was corrected at inspection, the caregiver added new locks onto the cabinet.
Correction deadline
August 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device, and had been for more than 10 minutes according to the caregiver.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the inspection I observed the older infant room. The room did not meet adequate lighting as it was difficult to see and my eyes had to adjust to the room.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the walkthrough of the operation I observed a 15 month old infant asleep in a restrictive device.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the inspection 3 infant care sheets were observed to either be out of date or not available for review.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Official code
746.5531
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection 3 classrooms had trash cans without lids leading to the trash being accessible to the children.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2022
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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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During a walk through of the center I observed 2 classrooms that had the television on while it was not in use.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
Official code
746.2207(c)(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
During the investigation it was found that the operation did have 4 recent Covid-19 cases that they did not report to CCR within the required time frame.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
After diapering, a child was placed on the floor without their hands being washed. The caregiver was notified and washed the child's hands immediately
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
Official code
746.3417(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five peronnel records were missing the required training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two blue/green mats were observed to be torn with foam exposed making them unable to be sanitized.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 30, 2021
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)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Bucket Seats do not have safety straps and a toddler was observed sitting in one of the seats.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 30, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Eight children's records were reviewed: Four records are missing admission dates Six records do not have address for emergency contact Three records needs additional healthcare info Four records need Emergency Care Authorization box completed with all info One record needs healthcare provider statement Two records need updated shot records.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Activity plans were not available at inspection.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)