Stepping Stones
Licensed Center in Mission, Texas. License #1555531, issued November 19, 2014.
- Address
- 1607 E Griffin Pkwy Ste A, Mission, TX 78572
- Phone
- (956) 424-9700
- Licensed capacity
- 25 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Not accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Field Trips.
Openings
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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 3,387 standards at Stepping Stones between November 22, 2021 and August 17, 2026 and recorded 48 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 | 363 | 3 |
| Record keeping | 3 | 329 | 4 |
| Personnel | 3 | 442 | 4 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 3 | 162 | 0 |
| Activities | 3 | 104 | 2 |
| Infants | 3 | 267 | 3 |
| Toddlers | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| School-age | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Discipline | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Naptime | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Field trips | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Get well care | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 2 | 90 | 2 |
| Health practices | 3 | 338 | 1 |
| Safety practices | 3 | 222 | 2 |
| Physical facilities | 2 | 150 | 1 |
| Outdoor safety | 2 | 192 | 0 |
| Pools | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 2 | 135 | 2 |
| Transportation | 2 | 98 | 0 |
The table adds up to 3,313 of those standards. The remaining 74, including 24 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.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 17 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on August 17, 2026, and 48 citations.
- 5High
- 16Medium High
- 27Medium
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 48. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium August 17, 2026 Correction verified August 20, 2026
746.603(a): Children's Records Maintained
Two of the children are no longer enrolled and health statement for two children are missing.
- Medium August 17, 2026 Correction verified August 19, 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.
- Medium High July 20, 2026 Correction verified August 4, 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.
- Medium July 20, 2026 Correction verified August 17, 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.
- Medium July 20, 2026 Correction verified August 5, 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.
- Medium July 20, 2026 Correction verified August 17, 2026
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.
- Medium July 20, 2026 Correction verified August 17, 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.
- Medium April 8, 2026 Correction verified April 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.
- High April 8, 2026 Correction verified April 16, 2026
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.
- Medium April 2, 2026 Correction verified April 8, 2026
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.
- Medium March 23, 2026 Correction verified April 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.
- High March 23, 2026 Correction verified April 2, 2026
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.
- High March 13, 2026 Correction verified March 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.
- Medium March 13, 2026 Correction verified March 23, 2026
746.2203(b): Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Staff and children were not observed participating / following the daily schedule.
- Medium High September 22, 2025 Correction verified September 29, 2025
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.
- Medium High September 12, 2025 Correction verified September 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.
- High September 12, 2025 Correction verified September 22, 2025
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.
- Medium High September 12, 2025 Correction verified September 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.
- Medium September 12, 2025 Correction verified September 22, 2025
746.3313(1): Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Food items served during the day do not match the menu posted.
- Medium September 12, 2025 Correction verified September 22, 2025
746.4135(b): Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products Certification form was last signed / certified on 08/25/2022.
- Medium September 12, 2025 Correction verified September 22, 2025
746.603(a)(4): Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of four children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.
- Medium September 12, 2025 Correction verified September 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.
- Medium October 17, 2024 Correction verified October 21, 2024
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.
- Medium October 17, 2024 Corrected at inspection
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.
- High October 17, 2024 Correction verified October 25, 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
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