Texas records · SMITH County · TYLER
Stepping Stone School
Licensed Center in TYLER, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 15, 2017
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 5113 TIMBER CREEK DR, TYLER, TX 75703 4011
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- September 15, 2017
- Operation number
- 1660972
- Licensed capacity
- 256 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 27 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 15 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 4,666 |
| Citations recorded | 20 |
| Record covers | November 22, 2021 – August 4, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 11 |
| Medium High | 6 |
| Medium | 3 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionAugust 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 728 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 19, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. There was enough evidence to substantiate the operation allowing children to be unsupervised while in the restroom.
Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 6, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on March 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportMarch 5, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not follow a child?s food allergy plan that was on file.
Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 23, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation was out of ratio with a 1:15 ratio with the specified age range being two years old.
Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 536 standards cited at this visit
ReportSeptember 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 11, 20251 citation recorded1 of 740 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
During a review in the infant room, it was observed 7 students without updated feeding forms.
Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportMarch 31, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 409 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 21, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 21, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 216 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 23, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 28, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 22, 20243 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.
Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 28, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- PromptRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionDecember 12, 20231 citation recorded1 of 804 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium
During a review of the infant classroom, it was observed no feeding instructions could be presented during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on December 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 26, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 425 standards cited at this visit
ReportDecember 21, 2022Self-reported by the operation3 citations recorded3 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
During an investigation, it was learned that a caregiver was yelling at the children as a form of discipline.
Correction verified by the state on February 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee AssignmentsRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionOctober 3, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 8, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.4603(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other PartsRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportSeptember 6, 20221 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 759 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 14, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 23, 20211 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2021.
ReportNovember 22, 20213 citations recorded3 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious InjuriesRisk level: Medium
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation did not inform the parent of a less serious injuries at pick up.
Correction verified by the state on January 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in ControlRisk level: Medium High
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.