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Texas records · DALLAS County · MESQUITE

Stepping Stones DFW, LLC

Licensed Center in MESQUITE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 7, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
1460 EASTGLEN BLVD, MESQUITE, TX 75149 4892
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
May 7, 2024
Operation number
1785297
Licensed capacity
136 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 05:00 AM-07:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record22
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record3
Assessments on record6
Standards evaluated across those visits5,249
Citations recorded41
Findings still pending1
Record coversSeptember 20, 2023 – October 20, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High13
Medium High17
Medium6
Medium Low2
Low3

Visits and findings, newest first

AssessmentOctober 20, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 127 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 983 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 281 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentFebruary 4, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of IssuanceRisk level: Medium
The operation does not have liability insurance.

Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2026.

AssessmentJanuary 30, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of IssuanceRisk level: Medium
The operation does not have liability insurance.

Correction verified by the state on February 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 16, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.

Correction verified by the state on February 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
AssessmentOctober 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 1, 20254 citations recorded4 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained SafelyRisk level: Medium High
One of the operation's vehicles the front seat was not attatched to the floor of the van.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025.

746.201(4) - Designating DirectorRisk level: Medium High
The current director of the center does not meet the required standards due to conditions on their background check that prevent them from fulfilling their job duties.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safetyRisk level: High
A child was observed asleep in a room alone.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsRisk level: High
A person was supervising 9 children in a classroom with a condition to not being left alone. An additional caregiver was not present in the classroom

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 30, 20251 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled SubstanceRisk level: High
Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was under the influence while caring for and transporting children.

Correction verified by the state on November 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentSeptember 19, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1057 - Director Certificate Not RenewedRisk level: Low

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 15, 20252 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High
Loos fill surrounding the slide play structure is inadequate.

Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment SafeRisk level: Medium High
Outside play sturcture has broken sharp edges.

Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 9 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 6, 20253 citations recorded3 of 735 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
I heard a caregiver tell a crying child "girl shut up"

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High
School van LP# KCP 2668 is missing a fire extinguisher.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each InfantRisk level: Medium
Infant cribs do not have the names of the infants assigned to the crib.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMay 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 13, 20253 citations recorded3 of 7 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
A child walked down a hallway, across the gym and out the backdoor of the building where the director and I were on the playground.

Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The wood paneling to fix the broken fence must be secured. This should not be able to be moved by the wind or by children. Wooden logs with nails protruding must be removed as they pose a safety hazard. There is a hole on one section of the concrete fencing which needs to be covered.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High
The operation did not have a working safety alarm installed in either van they are currently using to transport children.

Correction verified by the state on March 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 27, 20256 citations recorded6 of 6 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
Caregiver was observed to have direct access to children without an active background check.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.803(a) - Required Records StorageRisk level: Medium Low
The operation did not have bus log records available for review for the past 3 months.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2025.

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesRisk level: Medium High
Caregivers did not know the birthdays of the children they were responsible for.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2025.

746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's LicenseRisk level: High
Two out of the three drivers did not have valid drivers license available for review.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The operation has a broken fence area also has logs with sharp nails sticking out of the wood accessible to children.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2025.

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High
The operation did not have a working safety alarm installed in van used to transport children.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 24, 20252 citations recorded2 of 4 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
The operation leaves children unattended in the classroom for unspecified amounts of time.

Correction verified by the state on March 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5607(e)(4)(A) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 through 7 years of age, outgrown weight or height limit of seat and less than 4 feet, 9 inches in heightRisk level: High
The required safety seats are not being used for transporting.

Correction verified by the state on March 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 17, 20242 citations recorded2 of 547 standards cited at this visit
746.607 - Signed Admission FormRisk level: Low
One child's parent has not signed and dated their admission paperwork and have been enrolled over 1 year.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programRisk level: Low
Two children were missing health statements and have been enrolled over 1 year.

Correction verified by the state on October 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 27, 20243 citations recorded3 of 561 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
One out of ten children records reviewed did not have immunizations on file.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2024.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
Two out of ten children records reviewed did not have health statements on file.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2024.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
Three out ten children records reviewed did not have completed emergency contacts on file.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2024.

InspectionJanuary 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 146 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 8 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 12, 20238 citations recorded8 of 550 standards cited at this visit
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with ParentRisk level: Medium High
The infant room did not have infant daily reports accessible.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2024.

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2024.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
A window on the school age playground was broken.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
A child did not wash hands after a diaper change.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
The two year old class was observed to have one caregiver with twelve children. The specified age group is one caregiver to eleven children.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of AgeRisk level: Medium
The toddler room and the pre k room had torn mats.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal PatternsRisk level: Medium High
Fruit and grain was not offered during lunchtime.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High
The infant room did not have a daily tracking sheet for children in care.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2024.

InspectionOctober 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 20, 20233 citations recorded3 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
There was a bolt coming from the ground which could be a tripping hazard on the infant playground. The schoolers playground have two broken fences in which a child has access to an alley and a building hole that is accessible to children. There is paint accessible to children in the computer room.

Correction verified by the state on October 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation trainingRisk level: Medium High
One staff member who is a driver is missing transportaion training.

Correction verified by the state on October 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness PlansRisk level: High
The operation did not all information listed in the emergency preparedness plan.

Correction verified by the state on October 19, 2023. 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.