Stepping Stone Preschool

2920 GREENHILLS DR, Kilgore, TX 75662Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

62 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

September 12, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
Stepping Stone Preschool
License number
902040
Location
2920 GREENHILLS DR, Kilgore, TX 75662
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 44.1/100
Inspection record
62 inspections, last inspected September 12, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor44.1 / 100
Health33/100
Safety63/100
Staffing63/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

60

Total Violations

Sep 12, 2025

Last Inspection

115

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (60)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Aug 2, 2024

During the inspection I observed a caregiver using her cell phone during nap time. The caregiver was not contacting a parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Aug 2, 2024

The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Aug 2, 2024

During the inspection I observed a caregiver using her cell phone during nap time. The caregiver was not contacting a parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Aug 2, 2024

The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Aug 2, 2024

During the inspection I observed a caregiver using her cell phone during nap time. The caregiver was not contacting a parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Aug 2, 2024

The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3703(c)Mar 18, 2024

Through the investigation it was determined that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance while present in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3703(c)Mar 18, 2024

Through the investigation it was determined that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance while present in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3703(c)Mar 18, 2024

Through the investigation it was determined that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance while present in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-12

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Aug 17, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(2)Aug 17, 2023

No loose fill was seen under the swings or the exit to the slides on the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1107(2)Aug 17, 2023

During the inspection an individual without a high school diploma or equivalent was present inside a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(2)Aug 17, 2023

An infant was asleep in a restrictive device, and had been for more than 10 minutes according to the caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(2)Aug 17, 2023

No loose fill was seen under the swings or the exit to the slides on the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(2)Aug 17, 2023

An infant was asleep in a restrictive device, and had been for more than 10 minutes according to the caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(2)Aug 17, 2023

No loose fill was seen under the swings or the exit to the slides on the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-18

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Aug 17, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1107(2)Aug 17, 2023

During the inspection an individual without a high school diploma or equivalent was present inside a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(2)Aug 17, 2023

An infant was asleep in a restrictive device, and had been for more than 10 minutes according to the caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Aug 17, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1107(2)Aug 17, 2023

During the inspection an individual without a high school diploma or equivalent was present inside a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Feb 2, 2023

During the walkthrough of the operation I observed a 15 month old infant asleep in a restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Feb 2, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Feb 2, 2023

During the walkthrough of the operation I observed a 15 month old infant asleep in a restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Feb 2, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Feb 2, 2023

During the walkthrough of the operation I observed a 15 month old infant asleep in a restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Feb 2, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Oct 12, 2022

During the inspection 3 classrooms had trash cans without lids leading to the trash being accessible to the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5531Oct 12, 2022

The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 12, 2022

During the inspection 3 infant care sheets were observed to either be out of date or not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5531Oct 12, 2022

The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 12, 2022

During the inspection 3 infant care sheets were observed to either be out of date or not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5531Oct 12, 2022

The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Oct 12, 2022

During the inspection 3 classrooms had trash cans without lids leading to the trash being accessible to the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Oct 12, 2022

During the inspection 3 classrooms had trash cans without lids leading to the trash being accessible to the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 12, 2022

During the inspection 3 infant care sheets were observed to either be out of date or not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(6)Jul 15, 2022

During a walk through of the center I observed 2 classrooms that had the television on while it was not in use.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(6)Jul 15, 2022

During a walk through of the center I observed 2 classrooms that had the television on while it was not in use.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(6)Jul 15, 2022

During a walk through of the center I observed 2 classrooms that had the television on while it was not in use.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(4)Jul 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(4)Jul 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(4)Jul 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Nov 10, 2021

Activity plans were not available at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(a)Nov 10, 2021

Two blue/green mats were observed to be torn with foam exposed making them unable to be sanitized.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Nov 10, 2021

Five peronnel records were missing the required training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Nov 10, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Nov 10, 2021

Bucket Seats do not have safety straps and a toddler was observed sitting in one of the seats.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Nov 10, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Nov 10, 2021

Five peronnel records were missing the required training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Nov 10, 2021

Activity plans were not available at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Nov 10, 2021

Bucket Seats do not have safety straps and a toddler was observed sitting in one of the seats.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Nov 10, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Nov 10, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Nov 10, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(a)Nov 10, 2021

Two blue/green mats were observed to be torn with foam exposed making them unable to be sanitized.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Nov 10, 2021

Five peronnel records were missing the required training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Nov 10, 2021

Activity plans were not available at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Nov 10, 2021

Bucket Seats do not have safety straps and a toddler was observed sitting in one of the seats.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Nov 10, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(a)Nov 10, 2021

Two blue/green mats were observed to be torn with foam exposed making them unable to be sanitized.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stepping Stone Preschool's safety grade?

Stepping Stone Preschool has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 44.1 out of 100.

How many violations does Stepping Stone Preschool have?

Stepping Stone Preschool has 60 total violations on record, including 39 critical, 21 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Stepping Stone Preschool last inspected?

Stepping Stone Preschool was last inspected on September 12, 2025.

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