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Stepping Stones Academy

3806 Avenue I Ste 24, Rosenberg, TX 774714.3· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
76
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2016

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About Stepping Stones Academy

Stepping Stones Academy is a licensed child care center in Rosenberg, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 27, 2016, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
76 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity76 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stones Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fort Bend County has a median price of $185 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.
Fort Bend County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Stepping Stones Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
76 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1627730
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 21, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The building had chipping paint, a damaged ceiling tile, torn changing mat and nap mats and infant equipment and rugs that were not clean.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      “The most recent investigation letter and 2936 were not posted at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids

      “A caregiver did not wash hands after wiping a child's nose.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

      “There was no staff list posted at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One child did not have an immunization record on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

  3. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 1, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4971(2) - Inflatables - Open Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

      “A child used an inflatable in violation of the manufacturer’s label and instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

  5. Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “One infant was in a high chair without being buckled.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025

  7. Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025

  8. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The operation was unable to provide documentation showing fire drills were completed in May and June 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024

  10. Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Feb 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      “The operation did not have posted the most recent investigation letter that was provided on 2/22/24.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024

    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

      “The operation did not validate the employee list after 2 caregivers left and are no longer employed.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024

    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

      “One caregiver who's employment ended more than 7 days ago has not been inactivated from the staff list.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024

  2. Jan 3, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

      “Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to prove that director placed an infant in another room without a caregiver present.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting

      “Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to prove that director placed an infant in a restrictive device instead of comforting the infant who was upset.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024

  3. Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 16, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “One infant was present in the infant room without a caregiver present. A toddler aged child was observed alone in a hallway without a caregiver present. Children were in 3 different rooms for naptime with only 2 caregivers present.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “A 6 month old infant again was present in a room with a specified age of 3, exceeding the 18 month age gap allowed.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

      “A child was placed in high chair to keep them from running around.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children

      “Both caregivers present had to participate in activities that kept them from supervising children such as opening the door and preparing lunch. They had to leave children unattended multiple times throughout the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver was present around and responsible for children prior to receiving an eligible background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “An infant was observed asleep in a bouncer.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023

  6. Oct 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “A 6 month old infant was present in a room with a specified age of 3, exceeding the 18 month age gap allowed. This was corrected when the infant left for the day.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023

  7. Oct 12, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “There is sufficient evidence to prove that a caregiver was present around children prior to receiving a notice of eligibility.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023

  8. Oct 11, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

      “There is sufficient evidence to prove that the director used derogatory language when relating to and talking about children.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “There is sufficient evidence to prove that the director has been yelling at children.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

      “There is sufficient evidence to prove that a caregiver was providing transportation without having transportation training.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023

  9. Aug 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Three caregivers did not have current CPR training that included a hands- on portion as required by minimum standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2023

  10. Sep 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Sep 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

      “There was a mop bucket filled with water inside of the kitchen accessible to children. ** Director emptied the bucket and put it inside of the utility closet. **”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “A caregiver was out of ratio in the infant room. The caregiver had 8 children in her care with a SAG of 12 - 17 months old.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022

  12. Sep 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Stepping Stones Academy

Is Stepping Stones Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 27, 2016.

When was Stepping Stones Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stepping Stones Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 7 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Stones Academy care for?

76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Stepping Stones Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Stepping Stones Academy'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 Stones Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 595-8529 to ask.

What is Stepping Stones Academy's phone number?

(832) 595-8529.

Where is Stepping Stones Academy?

3806 Avenue I Ste 24, Rosenberg, TX 77471. The nearest other daycare we list is Rosenberg KinderCare, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).