Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy
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
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The operational policies reviewed at time of inspection did not have written policies for promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
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.
One out of six files did not have First Aid and CPR training certificate.
The last fire inspection was May 3, 2022.
One out of six children's files did not have the food allergy emergency plan available for review during the monitoring visit.
The director did not have the required transportation training hours.
The operation did not have documentation for fire drills. The carbon monoxide documentation was last documented in April 2023.
Out of 6 records 1 child did not have a health statement.
Out of 6 records 2 children did not have current immunization records
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.
Upon entry of a classroom, I didnt observe a caregiver for approxitmately 3 minutes.
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.
About this center
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.
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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 1596217 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.