Stepping Stone School
Stepping Stone School is a licensed child care center in Tyler, TX, licensed for up to 256 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 27 times and investigated 15 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (6 of 20). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #40 of 49 centers in Tyler and better than 39% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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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.
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.
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.
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.
During a review in the infant room, it was observed 7 students without updated feeding forms.
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.
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.
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.
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.
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.
During a review of the infant classroom, it was observed no feeding instructions could be presented during the inspection.
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.
During an investigation, it was learned that a caregiver was yelling at the children as a form of discipline.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation did not inform the parent of a less serious injuries at pick up.
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.
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.
About this center
Common questions
Does Stepping Stone School take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Stepping Stone School’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Stepping Stone School accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Stepping Stone School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 19, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Stepping Stone School compare with other daycares in Tyler?
It is #40 of 49 centers in Tyler by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 39% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Stepping Stone School last inspected?
Aug 4, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1660972 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.