Kids World Learning Center
405 Kay St, Kilgore, TX
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Stepping Stone Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 115
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About
About Stepping Stone Preschool
Stepping Stone Preschool is a licensed child care center in Kilgore, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 10, 2009, for up to 115 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 115 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 115 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stone Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gregg County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stone Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 115 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #902040
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 13 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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See all 34 visits
- Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose fill on the playground was observed under the required 6 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“During the inspection infants were observed in a device that required safety straps which were not being used.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
- Sep 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During the inspection I observed a caregiver using her cell phone during nap time. The caregiver was not contacting a parent.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
Show 24 earlier visits
- Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
“Through the investigation it was determined that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance while present in a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
- Sep 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“No loose fill was seen under the swings or the exit to the slides on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“During the inspection an individual without a high school diploma or equivalent was present inside a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A cabinet lock in the infant room was not functioning allowing the infants access to multiple chemicals. On the playground screws were also observed to be exposed in reach of children. The lock was corrected at inspection, the caregiver added new locks onto the cabinet.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“An infant was asleep in a restrictive device, and had been for more than 10 minutes according to the caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
- Apr 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“During the walkthrough of the operation I observed a 15 month old infant asleep in a restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2023
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“During the inspection I observed the older infant room. The room did not meet adequate lighting as it was difficult to see and my eyes had to adjust to the room.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2023
- Feb 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
“The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“During the inspection 3 infant care sheets were observed to either be out of date or not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2022
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“During the inspection 3 classrooms had trash cans without lids leading to the trash being accessible to the children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2022
- Sep 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
“During a walk through of the center I observed 2 classrooms that had the television on while it was not in use.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022
Jul 14, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“During the investigation it was found that the operation did have 4 recent Covid-19 cases that they did not report to CCR within the required time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
- Apr 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Nov 10, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“Activity plans were not available at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“After diapering, a child was placed on the floor without their hands being washed. The caregiver was notified and washed the child's hands immediately”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Eight children's records were reviewed: Four records are missing admission dates Six records do not have address for emergency contact Three records needs additional healthcare info Four records need Emergency Care Authorization box completed with all info One record needs healthcare provider statement Two records need updated shot records.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2021
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Five peronnel records were missing the required training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2021
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“Two blue/green mats were observed to be torn with foam exposed making them unable to be sanitized.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2021
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Bucket Seats do not have safety straps and a toddler was observed sitting in one of the seats.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2021
- Nov 4, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stone Preschool
Is Stepping Stone Preschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 10, 2009.
When was Stepping Stone Preschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stone Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Stepping Stone Preschool care for?
115, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Stepping Stone Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Stepping Stone Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Stepping Stone Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 983-3126 to ask.
What is Stepping Stone Preschool's phone number?
(903) 983-3126.
Where is Stepping Stone Preschool?
2920 Greenhills Dr, Kilgore, TX 75662. The nearest other daycare we list is Meadowbrook Preschool & Childrens Center, 1.4 miles away.