Robin Stewart
Mesquite, TX 75149 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Stepping Stones DFW
- licensed capacity
- 136
- 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 Mesquite, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 7, 2024, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 28 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
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
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 136 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
- 136 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1785297
Summary
28 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 28 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Transportation 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 4, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The operation does not have liability insurance.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026
Jan 30, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The operation does not have liability insurance.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
Jan 16, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 20 earlier visits
Oct 1, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A person was supervising 9 children in a classroom with a condition to not being left alone. An additional caregiver was not present in the classroom”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“A child was observed asleep in a room alone.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“One of the operation's vehicles the front seat was not attatched to the floor of the van.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“The current director of the center does not meet the required standards due to conditions on their background check that prevent them from fulfilling their job duties.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
Sep 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
“Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was under the influence while caring for and transporting children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
Sep 19, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“Outside play sturcture has broken sharp edges.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Loos fill surrounding the slide play structure is inadequate.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The operation did not have a working safety alarm installed in either van they are currently using to transport children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The wood paneling to fix the broken fence must be secured. This should not be able to be moved by the wind or by children. Wooden logs with nails protruding must be removed as they pose a safety hazard. There is a hole on one section of the concrete fencing which needs to be covered.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 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
“A child walked down a hallway, across the gym and out the backdoor of the building where the director and I were on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
Jan 27, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The operation did not have a working safety alarm installed in van used to transport children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Caregiver was observed to have direct access to children without an active background check.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The operation has a broken fence area also has logs with sharp nails sticking out of the wood accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License
“Two out of the three drivers did not have valid drivers license available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“Caregivers did not know the birthdays of the children they were responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
“The operation did not have bus log records available for review for the past 3 months.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
Jan 24, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.5607(e)(4)(A) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 through 7 years of age, outgrown weight or height limit of seat and less than 4 feet, 9 inches in height
“The required safety seats are not being used for transporting.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 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
“The operation leaves children unattended in the classroom for unspecified amounts of time.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
Oct 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.607 - Signed Admission Form
“One child's parent has not signed and dated their admission paperwork and have been enrolled over 1 year.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2024
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“Two children were missing health statements and have been enrolled over 1 year.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
Mar 27, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out of ten children records reviewed did not have immunizations on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Two out of ten children records reviewed did not have health statements on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Three out ten children records reviewed did not have completed emergency contacts on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
- Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“The infant room did not have infant daily reports accessible.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“Fruit and grain was not offered during lunchtime.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“The toddler room and the pre k room had torn mats.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A child did not wash hands after a diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
“The infant room did not have a daily tracking sheet for children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The two year old class was observed to have one caregiver with twelve children. The specified age group is one caregiver to eleven children.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A window on the school age playground was broken.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
- Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 20, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“One staff member who is a driver is missing transportaion training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The operation did not all information listed in the emergency preparedness plan.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There was a bolt coming from the ground which could be a tripping hazard on the infant playground. The schoolers playground have two broken fences in which a child has access to an alley and a building hole that is accessible to children. There is paint accessible to children in the computer room.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
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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 May 7, 2024.
When was Stepping Stones DFW last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 28 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones DFW had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 13 of 28 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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?
136, 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 7:00 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) 388-1555 to ask.
What is Stepping Stones DFW's phone number?
(214) 388-1555.
Where is Stepping Stones DFW?
1460 Eastglen Blvd, Mesquite, TX 75149. The nearest other daycare we list is Handprints Academy, 0.3 miles away.