RGV Learning Institute
1721 E Griffin Pkwy, Mission, TX
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Stepping Stones
- licensed capacity
- 25
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 19, 2014, for up to 25 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 25 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 25 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stones has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 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$144
Home daycare$131
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$133
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$126
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stones
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 25 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1555531
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Aug 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Two of the children are no longer enrolled and health statement for two children are missing.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
“Operational policies are missing the following: (26)(C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (26)(D)Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and (26)(E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026
Jul 20, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
“One caregiver was providing care for 10 children: three children 0-17mo, five 18mo-4yo, and two 5yo and up.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“Records for the last full training year for two out of two staff files reviewed were not available at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Four children's records were reviewed. One file was not available for review. Three files are missing health statement. One file is missing start date and another file is missing clarification regarding an allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Emergency practices form was reviewed: last fire drill and Fire Extinguisher / CO - Smoke detectors checks were completed on 03/24/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026
746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
“Operational policies were reviewed and missing th following information: (11) immunization requirements; (12) hearing and vision screening requirements; (13) enrollment procedures; (18)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f) and (g) indoor and outdoor physical activity policy; (20) parent's rights; (23)(a) how parents may access the minimum standards online; (23)(c) how parents may access HHSC website; (26)(A) Abuse / Neglect required annual training for employees; (26)(B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect; (26)(C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (26)(D)Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; (26)(E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention; and (3) Procedures for supporting inclusive services for children with special needs.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
- Apr 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2026Inspection2 rules 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
“One caregiver was providing care for 9 children, however, 3 of the children were in separate classroom with the lights off.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
“One caregiver was providing care for nine children; three children 0-17mo and six children 18mo-4yo.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026
Apr 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
“One caregiver was providing care for six children; 3 children 0-17mo and 3 children 18mo-4yo.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
Mar 23, 2026Inspection2 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 under 12mo was observed asleep in play-yard with two blankets and two cuddle plush blankets.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
“One caregiver was providing care for eight children; 3 children 0-17mo and 4 children 18mo-4yo.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
Mar 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
“Staff and children were not observed participating / following the daily schedule.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“An infant-age child remained in high chair and exerciser for over 15 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
Sep 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Vinyl baseboards in restrooms remain detached and there is a broken floor tile in the main room. Note: Broken toy-car was removed from playground. No dead insects were observed during inspection. Electric panel in the infant room was covered.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
Sep 12, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
“Operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector. Infant room does not have a smoke detector.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three out of four children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“Food items served during the day do not match the menu posted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Infant play-yards are not labeled and napping mats are labeled by number but assignment list is not up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Last fire drill and Smoke Detector / Fire Extinguisher checks were conducted on 05/2025. Prior drills were completed within 5-10 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Children's Products Certification form was last signed / certified on 08/25/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There is a broken toy-cart in the playground. A dead roach, spider webs and an uncovered eletric panel were observed in the infant room. Vinyl baseboards in one of the restrooms are detached.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
Oct 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“The activity plans posted in the infant room and toddler/pre-k room did not include the age group the activity plan is designed for and the dates (daily, weekly, or monthly) the plan covers. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the missing information was documented on the activity plans.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“There were no records available for review for two children in care. A child's record reviewed was missing the immunization documentation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies reviewed were missing the followng information: (1) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. (2) Parent rights; (3) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness ofprevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect; (4) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in minimum standard rule ?746.2202”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024
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Oct 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“A record was not available for review for a child in care. 1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“The daily menu posted in the front lobby and kitchen were not current. The menu was from the month of August and did not match the food items served during lunch. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the current menu was printed and posted in the front lobby and kitchen.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
“An additional employee was not present in the building during naptime when more than 13 children were in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2023
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There was more than an 18 month difference when older children of varying ages and an infant were combined during naptime. The oldest child in the group was 4 years of age and the youngest child was 15 months old.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2023
- Dec 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The directorr was missing 30 of 30 clock hours in required annual training for the training year 11/25/2020 - 11/24/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“A caregiver was missing 24 of 24 clock hours in required annual training for the training year 11/25/2020 - 11/24/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
“Child/Caregiver ratios were not met when a caregiver was caring for 8 children of varying ages. The children in the group were an infant between 0-12 months of age and 7 children between 18 months to 3 years of age. Based on the ratio chart the number of children one caregiver may supervise when 12 or fewer children are present at the child-care center is 1 infant between 0-17 months of age and a maximum of 5 children between the ages of 18 months to 4 years age. The group was of ratio by 2 children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The caregivers personal purse was observed on top of a children's shelf. The purse posed a safety hazard as it was within children's reach. A fence in the outdoor playground enclosing the air conditioner unit was not maintained. The fence was observed with an exposed screw. This posed a safety hazard as the thread and tip of the screw were exposed and accessible to children. Note: The purse was removed and stored in an area out of children's reach.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“There were no records available for review for two children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2022
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The emergency practices form was not maintained. The last fire drill document was on April 2022. The safety documentation for fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and Carbon Monoxide detector was not maintained. The last date documented on the form was April 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2022
Jan 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The metal door leading into the center from the outdoor playground was observed with rust and significant amounts of loose corrosion. The rust at the bottom part of the door ate through the metal, leaving holes in the door which pose a safety hazard to children during outdoor play. Plastic bags containing soiled diapers were observed hanging from the door handle in the outdoor playground. Note: The plastic bags with soiled diapers were removed and discarded.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
“Soiled diapers were observed in the same trash can with no cover next to the infant room. This standard was re-cited. Note: This was addressed with the director and the trash bag containing the soiled diapers was removed and disposed of.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2022
Nov 22, 2021Inspection11 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“The director and a caregiver did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The expiration dates on the certificates were July 2021 and August 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“The director and a caregiver did not have current training in pediatric CPR. The expiration dates on the certificates were July 2021 and August 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“The food allergy emergency plan reviewed for a child with a known food allergy was incomplete and missing the child's heath care professional's signature.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2021
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
“There was no sheet covering the mattress of a play yard that was in use for an infant. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a fitted sheet was provided and placed on the play yard's mattress.”
Corrected during the visit
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: The Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director was missing 9 of 30 clock hours in required annual training for the training year 11/25/2019 - 11/24/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“A caregiver was missing 14 of 24 clock hours in required annual training for the training year 11/25/2019 - 11/24/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A water hose was observed on the floor in the outdoor playground within children's reach posing as a tripping hazard. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the water hose was stored out of children's reach.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“An infant was observed sitting on a high chair without the safety straps fastened.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
“A caregiver did not properly sanitize the diaper changing table after conducting a diaper change. The caregiver was observed only spraying a mixture of clorox and water to sanitize the diaper changing mat. A soiled diaper was observed in a trash can with no cover next to the infant room. Note: This was addressed with the operation and the trash bag containing the soiled diapers was removed and disposed of.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“There were no records available for review for two children in care. One of 4 records reviewed was missing the child's immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones
Is Stepping Stones licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 19, 2014.
When was Stepping Stones last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 9 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 care for?
25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Stepping Stones accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Stepping Stones' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Stepping Stones cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 424-9700 to ask.
What is Stepping Stones' phone number?
(956) 424-9700.
Where is Stepping Stones?
1607 E Griffin Pkwy Ste A, Mission, TX 78572. The nearest other daycare we list is Sharyland lil Institute, under 0.1 miles away.