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Stepping Stones DFW, LLC

44 critical, 88 serious, 20 minor findings across 120 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 1, 2025.

1460 Eastglen Blvd, Mesquite, TX 75149 · (214) 388-1555

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsMesquite licensed centers, n=38

Critical findings44 critical, 88 serious, 20 minor across 88 inspections and 32 investigations (120 visits). Most recent critical: Oct 1, 2025.

Critical44 vs median 2

50% of centers have at least one

Serious88 vs median 4

76% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2024Full Permit

Practical5a–7pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 136 places

Texas HHSC operation #1785297 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night careyes
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Apr 22, 2026 to Jul 22, 202612 inspections
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- Jul 22, 2026 inspection
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Feb 4, 2026Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation does not have liability insurance.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2026, verified Mar 6, 2026. Standard 746.203(2).
Feb 4, 2026Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation does not have liability insurance.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2026, verified Mar 6, 2026. Standard 746.203(2).
Feb 4, 2026Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation does not have liability insurance.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2026, verified Mar 6, 2026. Standard 746.203(2).
Feb 4, 2026Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation does not have liability insurance.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2026, verified Mar 6, 2026. Standard 746.203(2).
Jan 30, 2026Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation does not have liability insurance.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
Jan 30, 2026Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation does not have liability insurance.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
Jan 30, 2026Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation does not have liability insurance.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
Jan 30, 2026Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  The operation does not have liability insurance.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.203(2).
Jan 16, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 16, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 16, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 16, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2025
Oct 3, 2025 to Nov 13, 202512 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Oct 10, 2025 assessment
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Oct 1, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  A child was observed asleep in a room alone.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Standard 746.5603(c).
Oct 1, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  A child was observed asleep in a room alone.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Standard 746.5603(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(4).
Oct 1, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  A child was observed asleep in a room alone.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Standard 746.5603(c).
Oct 1, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  A child was observed asleep in a room alone.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Standard 746.5603(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified Oct 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(4).
Sep 30, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 29, 2025, verified Nov 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3703(c).
Sep 30, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 29, 2025, verified Nov 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3703(c).
Sep 30, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 29, 2025, verified Nov 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3703(c).
Sep 30, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 29, 2025, verified Nov 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3703(c).
Sep 19, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Director Certificate Not Renewed
  Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified Oct 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1057.
Sep 19, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Director Certificate Not Renewed
  Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified Oct 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1057.
Sep 19, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Director Certificate Not Renewed
  Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified Oct 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1057.
Sep 19, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Director Certificate Not Renewed
  Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified Oct 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1057.
Aug 20, 2025 to Aug 20, 20254 inspections
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Jul 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  Outside play sturcture has broken sharp edges.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Loos fill surrounding the slide play structure is inadequate.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Jul 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Loos fill surrounding the slide play structure is inadequate.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  Outside play sturcture has broken sharp edges.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
Jul 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  Outside play sturcture has broken sharp edges.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Loos fill surrounding the slide play structure is inadequate.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Jul 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  Outside play sturcture has broken sharp edges.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Loos fill surrounding the slide play structure is inadequate.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Jun 3, 2025 to Jun 3, 20254 inspections
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May 6, 2025Inspection
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May 6, 2025Inspection
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May 6, 2025Inspection
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May 6, 2025Inspection
Outcome pending
Feb 20, 2025 to May 5, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
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- May 5, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 5, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 5, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 5, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 4, 2025 inspection
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Feb 13, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2025, verified Mar 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Mar 31, 2025, verified Mar 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2025, verified Mar 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Mar 31, 2025, verified Mar 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2025, verified Mar 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Mar 31, 2025, verified Mar 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2025, verified Mar 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Mar 31, 2025, verified Mar 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Driver Has Current Driver's License
  Two out of the three drivers did not have valid drivers license available for review.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  Caregivers did not know the birthdays of the children they were responsible for.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Standard 746.3407.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Records Storage
  The operation did not have bus log records available for review for the past 3 months.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Standard 746.803(a).
Jan 27, 2025Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Driver Has Current Driver's License
  Two out of the three drivers did not have valid drivers license available for review.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  Caregivers did not know the birthdays of the children they were responsible for.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Standard 746.3407.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Records Storage
  The operation did not have bus log records available for review for the past 3 months.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Standard 746.803(a).
Jan 27, 2025Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Driver Has Current Driver's License
  Two out of the three drivers did not have valid drivers license available for review.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  Caregivers did not know the birthdays of the children they were responsible for.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Records Storage
  The operation did not have bus log records available for review for the past 3 months.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Standard 746.803(a).
Jan 27, 2025Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Driver Has Current Driver's License
  Two out of the three drivers did not have valid drivers license available for review.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  Caregivers did not know the birthdays of the children they were responsible for.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Standard 746.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Standard 746.3407.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Records Storage
  The operation did not have bus log records available for review for the past 3 months.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 13, 2025. Standard 746.803(a).
Jan 24, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified Mar 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(e)(4)(A).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified Mar 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jan 24, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified Mar 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified Mar 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(e)(4)(A).
Jan 24, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified Mar 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified Mar 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(e)(4)(A).
Jan 24, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified Mar 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified Mar 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(e)(4)(A).
2024
Oct 17, 2024Inspection
2 findings · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Signed Admission Form
  One child's parent has not signed and dated their admission paperwork and have been enrolled over 1 year.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.607.
- MinorTexas: Low
  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.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
Oct 17, 2024Inspection
2 findings · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Signed Admission Form
  One child's parent has not signed and dated their admission paperwork and have been enrolled over 1 year.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.607.
- MinorTexas: Low
  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.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
Oct 17, 2024Inspection
2 findings · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  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.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Signed Admission Form
  One child's parent has not signed and dated their admission paperwork and have been enrolled over 1 year.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.607.
Oct 17, 2024Inspection
2 findings · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Signed Admission Form
  One child's parent has not signed and dated their admission paperwork and have been enrolled over 1 year.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.607.
- MinorTexas: Low
  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.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
Mar 27, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Three out ten children records reviewed did not have completed emergency contacts on file.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One out of ten children records reviewed did not have immunizations on file.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Two out of ten children records reviewed did not have health statements on file.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Mar 27, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One out of ten children records reviewed did not have immunizations on file.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Two out of ten children records reviewed did not have health statements on file.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Three out ten children records reviewed did not have completed emergency contacts on file.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Standard 746.605(6).
Mar 27, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Three out ten children records reviewed did not have completed emergency contacts on file.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Two out of ten children records reviewed did not have health statements on file.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One out of ten children records reviewed did not have immunizations on file.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Mar 27, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Two out of ten children records reviewed did not have health statements on file.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Three out ten children records reviewed did not have completed emergency contacts on file.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One out of ten children records reviewed did not have immunizations on file.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Jan 9, 2024 to Jan 23, 20248 inspections
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- Jan 23, 2024 inspection
- Jan 23, 2024 inspection
- Jan 23, 2024 inspection
- Jan 23, 2024 inspection
- Jan 9, 2024 inspection
- Jan 9, 2024 inspection
- Jan 9, 2024 inspection
- Jan 9, 2024 inspection
2023
Dec 12, 2023Inspection
8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  Fruit and grain was not offered during lunchtime.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child did not wash hands after a diaper change.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  The infant room did not have infant daily reports accessible.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
  The infant room did not have a daily tracking sheet for children in care.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Standard 746.631(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  A window on the school age playground was broken.
  Corrected Dec 26, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection
8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  The infant room did not have infant daily reports accessible.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child did not wash hands after a diaper change.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  A window on the school age playground was broken.
  Corrected Dec 26, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  Fruit and grain was not offered during lunchtime.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
  The infant room did not have a daily tracking sheet for children in care.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Standard 746.631(b).
Dec 12, 2023Inspection
8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  Fruit and grain was not offered during lunchtime.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child did not wash hands after a diaper change.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  The infant room did not have infant daily reports accessible.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  A window on the school age playground was broken.
  Corrected Dec 26, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
  The infant room did not have a daily tracking sheet for children in care.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Standard 746.631(b).
Dec 12, 2023Inspection
8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  A window on the school age playground was broken.
  Corrected Dec 26, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  Fruit and grain was not offered during lunchtime.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child did not wash hands after a diaper change.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
  The infant room did not have a daily tracking sheet for children in care.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Standard 746.631(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  The infant room did not have infant daily reports accessible.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2024. Standard 746.2431.
Oct 19, 2023 to Oct 19, 20234 inspections
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- Oct 19, 2023 inspection
- Oct 19, 2023 inspection
- Oct 19, 2023 inspection
- Oct 19, 2023 inspection
Sep 20, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  The operation did not all information listed in the emergency preparedness plan.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2023, verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
  One staff member who is a driver is missing transportaion training.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2023, verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2023, verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  The operation did not all information listed in the emergency preparedness plan.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2023, verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2023, verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
  One staff member who is a driver is missing transportaion training.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2023, verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
Sep 20, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  The operation did not all information listed in the emergency preparedness plan.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2023, verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
  One staff member who is a driver is missing transportaion training.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2023, verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2023, verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  The operation did not all information listed in the emergency preparedness plan.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2023, verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
  One staff member who is a driver is missing transportaion training.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2023, verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2023, verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.

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