Stepping Stone School
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
76 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 19, 2026
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 3, 2026
- Provider
- Stepping Stone School
- License number
- 1660972
- Location
- 5113 TIMBER CREEK DR, Tyler, TX 75703
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 16.0/100
- Inspection record
- 76 inspections, last inspected March 19, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
67
Total Violations
Mar 19, 2026
Last Inspection
256
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (67)
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed in an empty classroom a child left unattended for an unknown amount of time. The child was not found to be injured. This was brought to the person's in charge attention and quickly corrected.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-06
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed in an empty classroom a child left unattended for an unknown amount of time. The child was not found to be injured. This was brought to the person's in charge attention and quickly corrected.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-06
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed in an empty classroom a child left unattended for an unknown amount of time. The child was not found to be injured. This was brought to the person's in charge attention and quickly corrected.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-06
During a review in the infant room, it was observed 7 students without updated feeding forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-25
During a review in the infant room, it was observed 7 students without updated feeding forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-25
During a review in the infant room, it was observed 7 students without updated feeding forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-25
During a review in the infant room, it was observed 7 students without updated feeding forms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-25
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. Supervision was not met when a caregiver was observed to be sitting on the playground, instead of walking around to ensure that risk was reduced to all children. During this time an incident occurred that the caregiver was not aware of.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-23
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. Supervision was not met when a caregiver was observed to be sitting on the playground, instead of walking around to ensure that risk was reduced to all children. During this time an incident occurred that the caregiver was not aware of.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-23
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. Supervision was not met when a caregiver was observed to be sitting on the playground, instead of walking around to ensure that risk was reduced to all children. During this time an incident occurred that the caregiver was not aware of.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-23
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. Supervision was not met when a caregiver was observed to be sitting on the playground, instead of walking around to ensure that risk was reduced to all children. During this time an incident occurred that the caregiver was not aware of.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-23
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver, who is no longer working for the operation, was seen attempting to push a child's head down to the table several different times.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A child was viewed being in time-out for about 30 minutes consecutively.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A child was viewed being in time-out for about 30 minutes consecutively.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver, who is no longer working for the operation, was seen attempting to push a child's head down to the table several different times.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver, who is no longer working for the operation, was seen attempting to push a child's head down to the table several different times.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A child was viewed being in time-out for about 30 minutes consecutively.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A child was viewed being in time-out for about 30 minutes consecutively.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver, who is no longer working for the operation, was seen attempting to push a child's head down to the table several different times.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The child was not promptly changed when they became while still in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-09
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The child was not promptly changed when they became while still in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-09
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The child was not promptly changed when they became while still in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-09
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The child was not promptly changed when they became while still in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-09
During a review of the infant classroom, it was observed no feeding instructions could be presented during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-28
During a review of the infant classroom, it was observed no feeding instructions could be presented during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-28
During a review of the infant classroom, it was observed no feeding instructions could be presented during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-28
During a review of the infant classroom, it was observed no feeding instructions could be presented during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-28
During an investigation, it was learned that a caregiver was yelling at the children as a form of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25
During the investigation, it was learned that the director was aware that a caregiver does not meet the physical requirements for the age group they are assigned to.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The children in the classroom were not being properly supervised which led to a child being injured.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25
During an investigation, it was learned that a caregiver was yelling at the children as a form of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The children in the classroom were not being properly supervised which led to a child being injured.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25
During the investigation, it was learned that the director was aware that a caregiver does not meet the physical requirements for the age group they are assigned to.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25
During an investigation, it was learned that a caregiver was yelling at the children as a form of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The children in the classroom were not being properly supervised which led to a child being injured.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25
During the investigation, it was learned that the director was aware that a caregiver does not meet the physical requirements for the age group they are assigned to.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25
During an investigation, it was learned that a caregiver was yelling at the children as a form of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The children in the classroom were not being properly supervised which led to a child being injured.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25
During the investigation, it was learned that the director was aware that a caregiver does not meet the physical requirements for the age group they are assigned to.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25
While during a walk through of the playground, it was observed by licensing the play structure that is under review for a current investigation allegation that is meant to be a riding toy. However, this toy is also being used by the children as monkey bars.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-22
While during a walk through of the playground, it was observed by licensing the play structure that is under review for a current investigation allegation that is meant to be a riding toy. However, this toy is also being used by the children as monkey bars.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-22
While during a walk through of the playground, it was observed by licensing the play structure that is under review for a current investigation allegation that is meant to be a riding toy. However, this toy is also being used by the children as monkey bars.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-22
While during a walk through of the playground, it was observed by licensing the play structure that is under review for a current investigation allegation that is meant to be a riding toy. However, this toy is also being used by the children as monkey bars.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-22
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The center did not notify licensing in the appropriate 48 hour time frame when a child was injured was seen by a medical professional.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-06
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The center did not notify licensing in the appropriate 48 hour time frame when a child was injured was seen by a medical professional.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-06
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The center did not notify licensing in the appropriate 48 hour time frame when a child was injured was seen by a medical professional.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-06
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The center did not notify licensing in the appropriate 48 hour time frame when a child was injured was seen by a medical professional.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-06
While conducting a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing a hole on the side of one of the classroom building. The hole is roughly 6 inches big.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-07
While conducting a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing a hole on the side of one of the classroom building. The hole is roughly 6 inches big.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-07
While conducting a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing a hole on the side of one of the classroom building. The hole is roughly 6 inches big.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-07
While conducting a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing a hole on the side of one of the classroom building. The hole is roughly 6 inches big.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-07
This standard was reviewed in relation to a reported allegation and found to be deficient. Based on interviews with staff and children, the caregiver sits on a bench during outdoor time. Supervision is not being met when the caregiver sits on the bench and fails to intervene when children are fighting.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. Based on interviews with caregivers and children, there have been several fights happening in their class. The children are not in control if they are fighting one another on several occasions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation did not inform the parent of a less serious injuries at pick up.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
This standard was reviewed in relation to a reported allegation and found to be deficient. Based on interviews with staff and children, the caregiver sits on a bench during outdoor time. Supervision is not being met when the caregiver sits on the bench and fails to intervene when children are fighting.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. Based on interviews with caregivers and children, there have been several fights happening in their class. The children are not in control if they are fighting one another on several occasions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation did not inform the parent of a less serious injuries at pick up.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. Based on interviews with caregivers and children, there have been several fights happening in their class. The children are not in control if they are fighting one another on several occasions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
This standard was reviewed in relation to a reported allegation and found to be deficient. Based on interviews with staff and children, the caregiver sits on a bench during outdoor time. Supervision is not being met when the caregiver sits on the bench and fails to intervene when children are fighting.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation did not inform the parent of a less serious injuries at pick up.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. Based on interviews with caregivers and children, there have been several fights happening in their class. The children are not in control if they are fighting one another on several occasions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
This standard was reviewed in relation to a reported allegation and found to be deficient. Based on interviews with staff and children, the caregiver sits on a bench during outdoor time. Supervision is not being met when the caregiver sits on the bench and fails to intervene when children are fighting.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation did not inform the parent of a less serious injuries at pick up.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-21
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stepping Stone School's safety grade?
Stepping Stone School has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 16.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Stepping Stone School have?
Stepping Stone School has 67 total violations on record, including 55 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Stepping Stone School last inspected?
Stepping Stone School was last inspected on March 19, 2026.