ACTIVE POOR Compliance

Stepping Stone School

5113 TIMBER CREEK DR, TYLER, TX 75703

License #1660972 | Expires: Sep 15, 2017

Day Care Center
Type
256
Capacity
36
Inspections
16
Violations

Compliance Summary

9
Critical
4
Serious
3
Moderate
0
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Feb 24, 2026 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Feb 3, 2026 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 5, 2025 OTHER Compliant 0
Aug 11, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Mar 31, 2025 OTHER Compliant 0
Dec 4, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jun 25, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jun 21, 2024 OTHER Compliant 0
Jun 21, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
May 30, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 24, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 23, 2024 OTHER Violations Found 1
Apr 1, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 28, 2024 OTHER Compliant 0
Mar 22, 2024 OTHER Violations Found 3
Feb 23, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jan 9, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 28, 2023 OTHER Violations Found 1
Dec 21, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 12, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Sep 26, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 25, 2023 OTHER Compliant 0
Feb 6, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 28, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 21, 2022 OTHER Violations Found 3
Oct 3, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 8, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Sep 6, 2022 OTHER Violations Found 1
Apr 5, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 1, 2022 OTHER Compliant 0
Jan 5, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 14, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Nov 23, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Nov 22, 2021 OTHER Violations Found 3
May 21, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
May 19, 2021 OTHER Compliant 0

Violation Details

Moderate Corrected

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

Corrected: Aug 25, 2025

Critical Corrected

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.

Corrected: May 23, 2024

Critical Corrected

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

Corrected: May 17, 2024

Critical Corrected

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.

Corrected: May 17, 2024

Critical Corrected

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.

Corrected: May 17, 2024

Serious Corrected

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.

Corrected: Feb 9, 2024

Moderate Corrected

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

Corrected: Dec 28, 2023

Critical Corrected

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.

Corrected: Jan 25, 2023

Critical Corrected

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.

Corrected: Jan 25, 2023

Critical Corrected

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

Corrected: Jan 25, 2023

Critical Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation did not inform the parent of a less serious injuries at pick up.

Critical Corrected

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.

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Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.