Stepping Stone Preschool
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
Quality Rating
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)
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
The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-02
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
The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-02
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
The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-02
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
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
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
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
No loose fill was seen under the swings or the exit to the slides on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-18
During the inspection an individual without a high school diploma or equivalent was present inside a classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-17
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
No loose fill was seen under the swings or the exit to the slides on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-18
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
No loose fill was seen under the swings or the exit to the slides on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-18
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
During the inspection an individual without a high school diploma or equivalent was present inside a classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-17
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
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
During the inspection an individual without a high school diploma or equivalent was present inside a classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-17
During the walkthrough of the operation I observed a 15 month old infant asleep in a restrictive device.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02
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
During the walkthrough of the operation I observed a 15 month old infant asleep in a restrictive device.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02
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
During the walkthrough of the operation I observed a 15 month old infant asleep in a restrictive device.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02
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
During the inspection 3 classrooms had trash cans without lids leading to the trash being accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14
The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14
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
The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14
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
The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14
During the inspection 3 classrooms had trash cans without lids leading to the trash being accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14
During the inspection 3 classrooms had trash cans without lids leading to the trash being accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-14
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Activity plans were not available at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08
Two blue/green mats were observed to be torn with foam exposed making them unable to be sanitized.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08
Five peronnel records were missing the required training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08
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
Bucket Seats do not have safety straps and a toddler was observed sitting in one of the seats.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08
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
Five peronnel records were missing the required training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08
Activity plans were not available at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08
Bucket Seats do not have safety straps and a toddler was observed sitting in one of the seats.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08
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
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
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
Two blue/green mats were observed to be torn with foam exposed making them unable to be sanitized.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08
Five peronnel records were missing the required training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08
Activity plans were not available at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08
Bucket Seats do not have safety straps and a toddler was observed sitting in one of the seats.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08
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
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.