Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center
Licensed Center in Converse, Texas. License #1657974, issued August 30, 2018.
- Address
- 8021 Fm 78 Ste 131, Converse, TX 78109
- Phone
- (210) 662-7010
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:45 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
Texas Rising Star 4-star of a possible 4
A quality rating the state awards after an on-site assessment. Four stars is the highest.
In effect since June 30, 2026. From the state's provider report of June 30, 2026.
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 4,123 standards at Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center between April 29, 2022 and November 2, 2026 and recorded 24 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 3 | 358 | 0 |
| Record keeping | 2 | 223 | 3 |
| Personnel | 4 | 589 | 1 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 4 | 216 | 1 |
| Activities | 3 | 108 | 0 |
| Infants | 3 | 270 | 0 |
| Toddlers | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| School-age | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Discipline | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Naptime | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Field trips | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Get well care | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 3 | 135 | 0 |
| Health practices | 4 | 451 | 0 |
| Safety practices | 4 | 298 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 3 | 224 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 3 | 288 | 0 |
| Pools | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 270 | 1 |
| Transportation | 4 | 181 | 0 |
The table adds up to 4,062 of those standards. The remaining 61, including 18 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 32 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on November 2, 2026, and 24 citations.
- 2High
- 15Medium High
- 6Medium
- 1Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing all 24. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium March 3, 2025 Correction verified March 12, 2025
746.501(a)(20): Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
When reviewing the handbook, applications and operational policy there was no signed verification that the parents were aware of their parent rights.
- Medium High March 3, 2025 Correction verified March 14, 2025
746.605(6): Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three out of the ten children files reviewed did not have the correct emergency contact. The information provided was parent contact when it should be a acquaintance or another family member.
- Low March 3, 2025 Correction verified March 14, 2025
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
One out of ten children's files did not have a health statement to review.
- Medium March 3, 2025 Correction verified March 12, 2025
746.501(a)(18): Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.
- Medium High September 24, 2024 Correction verified September 26, 2024
746.2405(2): Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
There was no crib in the infant room that had three infants aged 10-15 months old. The ten month old infant is a non walking infant. NOTE: This was corrected when a crib that was stored outside the classroom was brought into the infant room.
- High August 27, 2024 Correction verified August 27, 2024
746.605(12): Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One of eight children's records did not include a signed emergency medical authorization.
- Medium High August 27, 2024 Correction verified September 9, 2024
746.3301(b): Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
During lunch time, only four of the required five nutritional components were provided for children. Ramen noodles, corn, pineapple, and milk.
- Medium August 27, 2024 Correction verified October 7, 2024
746.901(6): Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
While reviewing staff records, six of eight records, including the director's, did not have verification of the required annual training hours: director had 20.75 of 30; three employees had 18 of 24; one employee had 4 of 24; and one employee had 21 of 24.
- Medium August 27, 2024 Correction verified August 27, 2024
746.603(a)(4): Children's Records - Immunizations
One of eight children's records did not have a current immunization record.
- High April 4, 2024 Correction verified April 10, 2024
746.2415(b): AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed sleeping in a crib covered with a blanket.
- Medium High April 4, 2024 Correction verified April 10, 2024
746.2409(a)(2): Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Several cribs in the infant room sheets were observed to be loose and not snug fitting on the mattress that the infants were sleeping on.
- Medium High April 4, 2024 Correction verified April 10, 2024
746.1601: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The afterschool room was over ratio by 1 when there were 27 children ranging in ages 6-11 years old with one caregiver. The infant room was left out of ratio by 3 when a caregiver left out leaving the room out of ratio. The toddler room was left out of ratio by 1 when a caregiver left out of the room.
- Medium High April 11, 2023 Correction verified April 20, 2023
746.1601: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The afterschool room was over ratio. There were 30 children ranging in ages 3-12 years old with one caregiver. The room was over ratio by 4.
- Medium High April 11, 2023 Correction verified April 17, 2023
746.3701: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
An accumulation of dust was observed on the ceiling fans in the after-school room.
- Medium High March 28, 2023 Correction verified April 11, 2023
746.2419(8): Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
A container that contained bottles and cups with milk in them were on the diaper changing table. This was corrected when the container was moved to a counter located by a sink.
- Medium High March 28, 2023 Correction verified April 11, 2023
746.3415(4): Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed twice conducting a diaper change and did not wash her hands afterwards.
- Medium High March 28, 2023 Correction verified April 11, 2023
746.3417(3): Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver was observed not washing a child's hands after diaper changing. This was corrected when she was told to wash the child's hands.
- Medium High March 28, 2023 Correction verified April 11, 2023
746.1501(b): Caregiver Responsible for Each Child
The 2-year-old room had 13 children with one teacher. Based upon the standard this age group was out of ratio by 2 children. This was corrected when the 2 children were moved to the 3-year-old room.
- Medium March 1, 2023 Correction verified April 12, 2023
746.2207(c)(2): Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Based on the interviews and inspections conducted, the after schoolteachers were playing PG children's Netflix movies. According to the Netflix rating PG is considered Parental Guidance suggested.
- Medium High March 1, 2023 Corrected at inspection
746.3503(b): Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
A caregiver was observe changing a child's diaper on the floor rug that children walk and play on. This was corrected when the rug was removed, and a changing mat was placed in the room.
- Medium December 15, 2022 Correction verified January 17, 2023
746.307(c): Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
A caregiver failed to notify the parent of an infant who fell and bumped head while inside of the crib by sending a message on the daycare app or during pick up.
- Medium High December 15, 2022 Correction verified January 6, 2023
746.305(a)(2): AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation failed to notify licensing within 48 hours of being informed that an infant in their care was taken to the emergency room. The operation was notified through the daycare?s app. on 12/15/22.
- Medium High April 29, 2022 Correction verified May 13, 2022
746.1301(2)(A): Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
One out of ten employees was missing 16 hours of pre-service training and she was hired in November 2021.
- Medium High April 29, 2022 Corrected at inspection
746.5307(b): Fire Extinguishers Serviced
All the fire extinguishers in the building were last serviced in February 2021. This was corrected when a company was called during the inspection to come and service them.
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