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Stepping Stone School
- licensed capacity
- 256
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Stepping Stone School
Stepping Stone School is a licensed child care center in Tyler, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 15, 2017, for up to 256 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 28 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 256 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants Through School-Aged Children |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Frog Street curriculum |
| Enrichment | Montessori Math classes |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1968 |
| Licensed capacity | 256 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stone School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Smith 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 School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 256 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1660972
Summary
28 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 28 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 2
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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- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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 activity
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
Mar 19, 2026Visit1 rule cited
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 activity
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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 activity
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
Mar 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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 activity
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
- Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 32 earlier visits
- Sep 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Aug 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“During a review in the infant room, it was observed 7 students without updated feeding forms.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
- Mar 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2024Visit1 rule cited
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 activity
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
- Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 22, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
- Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 28, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
- Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“During a review of the infant classroom, it was observed no feeding instructions could be presented during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023
- Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 21, 2022Visit3 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During an investigation, it was learned that a caregiver was yelling at the children as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023
- Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4603(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022
Sep 6, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2022
- Apr 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 23, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
Nov 22, 2021Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. The operation did not inform the parent of a less serious injuries at pick up.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2022
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stone School
Is Stepping Stone School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 15, 2017.
When was Stepping Stone School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 28 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stone School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 11 of 28 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 School care for?
256, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Stepping Stone School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Stepping Stone School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Stepping Stone School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 566-1851 to ask.
What is Stepping Stone School's phone number?
(903) 566-1851.
Where is Stepping Stone School?
5113 Timber Creek Dr, Tyler, TX 75703. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Blessings Childcare & Preschool of Tyler, 0.4 miles away.