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Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy

206 E Red Bird Ln, Duncanville, TX 75116 · Dallas County
Accepts child care subsidies

Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy is a licensed child care center in Duncanville, TX, licensed for up to 65 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (3 of 12). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 16 centers in Duncanville and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 23%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#11 of 16 centers in Duncanville
2High risk
7Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 10 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios3
Supervision2
Training & qualifications2
Building & playground safety2
Health & medication2
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

MediumJan 31, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies reviewed at time of inspection did not have written policies for promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2025
HighJan 31, 2025InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
The van that is used to transport children does not have an electronic child safety alarm installed in the vehicle during the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025
Medium HighFeb 13, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One out of six files did not have First Aid and CPR training certificate.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2024
Medium HighFeb 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The last fire inspection was May 3, 2022.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2024
Medium HighFeb 13, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One out of six children's files did not have the food allergy emergency plan available for review during the monitoring visit.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2024
Medium HighFeb 13, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director did not have the required transportation training hours.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2024
MediumFeb 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operation did not have documentation for fire drills. The carbon monoxide documentation was last documented in April 2023.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2024
MediumApr 6, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Health Statement - Signed affidavit from parent stating medical diagnosis and treatment conflict with religious beliefs §746.611(a)(2)
Out of 6 records 1 child did not have a health statement.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2023
Medium HighApr 6, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Out of 6 records 2 children did not have current immunization records
Correction verified Apr 26, 2023
Medium HighApr 12, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
It was observed that children were being fed snacks on the bare table. The caregiver corrected this by placing napkins on the table for the children to use.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2022
HighApr 8, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Upon entry of a classroom, I didnt observe a caregiver for approxitmately 3 minutes.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2022
Medium HighApr 8, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver with a group of children with a specified age group of 3 years old may only supervise a maximum of 15 children. The classroom was observed to have 18 children in care with one caregiver.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity65 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 10, 2015
DirectorSharon Hicks
Phone9725723601
State operation #1596217

Common questions

Does Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Duncanville, is $44.00 a day for toddlers, $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $39.80 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 31, 2025: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy compare with other daycares in Duncanville?

It is #11 of 16 centers in Duncanville by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy last inspected?

Jan 30, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1596217 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.