Stepping Stones Academy
Repeat pattern: the same regulatory standard was cited more than once within a 60-month window.
Regulatory record
Compiled from the originating licensing authority. Each item links to its source. Severity marked “(inferred)” was derived from the citation, not assigned by the authority.
- Serious
The building had chipping paint, a damaged ceiling tile, torn changing mat and nap mats and infant equipment and rugs that were not clean.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
The most recent investigation letter and 2936 were not posted at the operation.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A caregiver did not wash hands after wiping a child's nose.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
There was no staff list posted at the operation.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
One child did not have an immunization record on file.
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- Serious
A child used an inflatable in violation of the manufacturer?s label and instructions.
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- Moderate
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
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- Moderate
The operation was unable to provide documentation showing fire drills were completed in May and June 2024.
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- Moderate
One caregiver who's employment ended more than 7 days ago has not been inactivated from the staff list.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
The operation did not validate the employee list after 2 caregivers left and are no longer employed.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
The operation did not have posted the most recent investigation letter that was provided on 2/22/24.
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- Critical
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to prove that director placed an infant in another room without a caregiver present.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to prove that director placed an infant in a restrictive device instead of comforting the infant who was upset.
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- Critical
There is sufficient evidence to prove that a caregiver was present around children prior to receiving a notice of eligibility.
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- Critical
There is sufficient evidence to prove that the director has been yelling at children.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
There is sufficient evidence to prove that a caregiver was providing transportation without having transportation training.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
There is sufficient evidence to prove that the director used derogatory language when relating to and talking about children.
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- Serious
Both caregivers present had to participate in activities that kept them from supervising children such as opening the door and preparing lunch. They had to leave children unattended multiple times throughout the inspection.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A 6 month old infant again was present in a room with a specified age of 3, exceeding the 18 month age gap allowed.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
An infant was observed asleep in a bouncer.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
One infant was present in the infant room without a caregiver present. A toddler aged child was observed alone in a hallway without a caregiver present. Children were in 3 different rooms for naptime with only 2 caregivers present.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
A child was placed in high chair to keep them from running around.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
A caregiver was present around and responsible for children prior to receiving an eligible background check.
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- Serious
A 6 month old infant was present in a room with a specified age of 3, exceeding the 18 month age gap allowed. This was corrected when the infant left for the day.
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- Serious
Three caregivers did not have current CPR training that included a hands- on portion as required by minimum standards.
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- Critical
There was a mop bucket filled with water inside of the kitchen accessible to children. ** Director emptied the bucket and put it inside of the utility closet. **
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A caregiver was out of ratio in the infant room. The caregiver had 8 children in her care with a SAG of 12 - 17 months old.
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- Critical
There were two children sleeping in highchairs that were laid back during walk through.
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