Stepping Stone School VIII
Licensed child-care center in Round Rock, TX 78681 · Texas operation #1822999
Record summary
1 high-risk · 4 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (4 citations in all, from 8 inspections and 3 investigations); last inspection Sep 2, 2026.
2 of 4 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 7601 Oconnor Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681
- Phone
- (512) 246-8344
- Website
- www.steppingstoneschool.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 278 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Sep 2, 2026
- Director
- Janice Brothers
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Sep 2, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 1, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jul 28, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 7, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 3, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: Caregivers were arguing in front of the children in care.
Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 12, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 8, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Apr 23, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.
State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"
Inspector's note: Four children were observed to have expired medication stored. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 29, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 15, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Storage for Individual Belongings
State rule 746.4505 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Storage for Individual Belongings"
Inspector's note: Cubbies in the gymnasium, science lab and CCLC Imaginarium classrooms were observed without children's name labeled on them. This was corrected when the operation placed labels with children names on the cubbies inside each room.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 25, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover parent rights.
State rule 746.501(a)(20) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights"
Inspector's note: Operational policies were reviewed. It was found that six of the eleven parent rights consistent with Division five rules were either missing or in need of updating.
Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified by the state Sep 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Stepping Stone School VIII on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1822999.
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