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Stepping Stones Academy

16 serious findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Aug 28, 2025.

1959 Saratoga Blvd Ste 204, Corpus Christi, TX 78417 · (361) 834-1099

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsCorpus Christi licensed centers, n=120

Serious findings0 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 44 inspections and 0 investigations (44 visits). Most recent serious: Aug 28, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

69% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 117

Texas HHSC operation #1789797 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Jul 31, 2026 to Jul 31, 20264 inspections
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- Jul 31, 2026 inspection
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- Jul 31, 2026 inspection
2025
Oct 28, 2025 to Oct 28, 20254 inspections
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- Oct 28, 2025 inspection
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Aug 28, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  Observed rocking and rotating equipment (circle cycle mery go round, 4-seat seesaw and fulcrum seesaw) on concrete area with no surfacing under play structures.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  Observed a highchair in use and child was not fasted on highchair according to manufacture use, due to straps not fastening. Corrected at inspection when highchair was changed for one with functioning straps.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
Aug 28, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  Observed rocking and rotating equipment (circle cycle mery go round, 4-seat seesaw and fulcrum seesaw) on concrete area with no surfacing under play structures.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  Observed a highchair in use and child was not fasted on highchair according to manufacture use, due to straps not fastening. Corrected at inspection when highchair was changed for one with functioning straps.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
Aug 28, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  Observed rocking and rotating equipment (circle cycle mery go round, 4-seat seesaw and fulcrum seesaw) on concrete area with no surfacing under play structures.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  Observed a highchair in use and child was not fasted on highchair according to manufacture use, due to straps not fastening. Corrected at inspection when highchair was changed for one with functioning straps.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
Aug 28, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  Observed a highchair in use and child was not fasted on highchair according to manufacture use, due to straps not fastening. Corrected at inspection when highchair was changed for one with functioning straps.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  Observed rocking and rotating equipment (circle cycle mery go round, 4-seat seesaw and fulcrum seesaw) on concrete area with no surfacing under play structures.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
Feb 21, 2025 to Jun 24, 20258 inspections
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2024
Jan 17, 2024 to Jul 1, 202420 inspections
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- May 2, 2024 inspection
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- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
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- Mar 27, 2024 inspection
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- Jan 17, 2024 inspection
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- Jan 17, 2024 inspection
2023
Dec 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The outdoor area had 4 central units that were not enclosed.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2024, verified Jan 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  The outdoor activity space was not set up with equipment appropriate for all ages.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2024, verified Jan 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  The outdoor activity space was not set up with equipment appropriate for all ages.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2024, verified Jan 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The outdoor area had 4 central units that were not enclosed.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2024, verified Jan 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  The outdoor activity space was not set up with equipment appropriate for all ages.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2024, verified Jan 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The outdoor area had 4 central units that were not enclosed.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2024, verified Jan 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The outdoor area had 4 central units that were not enclosed.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2024, verified Jan 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  The outdoor activity space was not set up with equipment appropriate for all ages.
  Corrected Jan 18, 2024, verified Jan 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.

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