Earline Williams
Dallas, TX 75217 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Stepping Stones DFW
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Stepping Stones DFW
Stepping Stones DFW is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 25, 2024, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 PM
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stones DFW has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stones DFW
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1785314
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 15 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 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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- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 29, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An infant was observed sleeping with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation did not notify Child Care Regulations about the change of directors within the required time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“An infant was observed asleep in restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The operation could not provide any documentation of fire drills that have been conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The operation's play structures did not have the correct depth of loose fill. The play structures need six inches of loose fill.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“Two individuals with no background checks was observed supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“There were three children present at the operation with no enrollment information available for them.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“Expired milk residue was observed on the inside side of a milk jug in the operations refrigerator. Additionally, all milk jugs present were found to be past their expiration dates.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation does not have a current health inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026
Nov 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
“The operation has not paid background check fees to maintain a license for an operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“The director and caregivers do not have current CPR and First Aid documentation/training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“Current fire documentation was not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
Jun 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“Current fire documentation was not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
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
“Children were observed leaving the restroom unattended during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“The director does not have current CPR and First Aid documentation/training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
Apr 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“Provider did not submit annual verification of liability insurance timely.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report employees who no longer work at the center by the due date per minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The permit holder has not ensured that the employees that left in 2024 have been reported. The permit holder has not ensured that the verification of insurance has been submitted.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
Mar 26, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“Provider did not submit annual verification of liability insurance timely.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report employees who no longer work at the center by the due date per minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
Jan 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report employees who no longer work at the center by the due date per minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
Show 5 earlier visits
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Caregiver in direct care of children does not have current annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
- Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones DFW
Is Stepping Stones DFW licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 25, 2024.
When was Stepping Stones DFW last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones DFW had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 8 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 DFW care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Stepping Stones DFW accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Stepping Stones DFW's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Stepping Stones DFW cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 309-1555 to ask.
What is Stepping Stones DFW's phone number?
(214) 309-1555.
Where is Stepping Stones DFW?
8315 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX 75217. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions LLC @ Inspired Vision Academy Elementary, 0.6 miles away.