Stepping Stone School

5113 TIMBER CREEK DR, Tyler, TX 75703Open
F

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

F
Poor16.0 / 100
Health20/100
Safety0/100
Staffing40/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

4 Stars

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)

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Mar 6, 2026

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Mar 6, 2026

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Mar 6, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Aug 11, 2025

During a review in the infant room, it was observed 7 students without updated feeding forms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Aug 11, 2025

During a review in the infant room, it was observed 7 students without updated feeding forms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Aug 11, 2025

During a review in the infant room, it was observed 7 students without updated feeding forms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Aug 11, 2025

During a review in the infant room, it was observed 7 students without updated feeding forms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Apr 23, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Apr 23, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Apr 23, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Apr 23, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Mar 22, 2024

Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Mar 22, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(10)Mar 22, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(10)Mar 22, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Mar 22, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Mar 22, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(10)Mar 22, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Mar 22, 2024

Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Mar 22, 2024

Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(10)Mar 22, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Mar 22, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Mar 22, 2024

Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(1)Dec 29, 2023

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(1)Dec 28, 2023

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(1)Dec 28, 2023

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(1)Dec 28, 2023

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

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Dec 12, 2023

During a review of the infant classroom, it was observed no feeding instructions could be presented during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-28

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Dec 12, 2023

During a review of the infant classroom, it was observed no feeding instructions could be presented during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-28

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Dec 12, 2023

During a review of the infant classroom, it was observed no feeding instructions could be presented during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-28

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Dec 12, 2023

During a review of the infant classroom, it was observed no feeding instructions could be presented during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Dec 21, 2022

During an investigation, it was learned that a caregiver was yelling at the children as a form of discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(3)Dec 21, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Dec 21, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Dec 21, 2022

During an investigation, it was learned that a caregiver was yelling at the children as a form of discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Dec 21, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(3)Dec 21, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Dec 21, 2022

During an investigation, it was learned that a caregiver was yelling at the children as a form of discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Dec 21, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(3)Dec 21, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Dec 21, 2022

During an investigation, it was learned that a caregiver was yelling at the children as a form of discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Dec 21, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(3)Dec 21, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4603(2)Sep 8, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4603(2)Sep 8, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4603(2)Sep 8, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4603(2)Sep 8, 2022

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Sep 6, 2022

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Sep 6, 2022

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Sep 6, 2022

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Sep 6, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Nov 23, 2021

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Nov 23, 2021

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Nov 23, 2021

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Nov 23, 2021

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Nov 22, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(5)Nov 22, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Nov 22, 2021

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Nov 22, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(5)Nov 22, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Nov 22, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(5)Nov 22, 2021

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Nov 22, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Nov 22, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(5)Nov 22, 2021

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Nov 22, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.307(c)Nov 22, 2021

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.

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