Stepping Stones DFW, LLC

High risk Background checks must be submitted at the time someone is hired.

State rule 745.621(a)(2) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone"

Inspector's note: Two individuals with no background checks was observed supervising children.

Corrected May 29, 2026, verified by the state Jun 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infants under 12 months may sleep with only a snug-fitting sheet and mattress cover in the crib.

State rule 746.2415(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age"

Inspector's note: An infant was observed sleeping with a blanket.

Corrected May 29, 2026, verified by the state Jun 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infants may not sleep in car seats, swings or other restrictive devices.

State rule 746.2426(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: An infant was observed asleep in restrictive device.

Corrected May 29, 2026, verified by the state Jun 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must tell the state when its director changes.

State rule 746.303(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Change in Director"

Inspector's note: The operation did not notify Child Care Regulations about the change of directors within the required time frame.

Corrected May 29, 2026, verified by the state Jun 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Food service and preparation must be safe and sanitary.

State rule 746.3317 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary"

Inspector's note: Expired milk residue was observed on the inside side of a milk jug in the operations refrigerator. Additionally, all milk jugs present were found to be past their expiration dates.

Corrected May 29, 2026, verified by the state Jun 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The operation does not have a current health inspection.

Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified by the state Jul 29, 2026.

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: The operation's play structures did not have the correct depth of loose fill. The play structures need six inches of loose fill.

Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified by the state Jun 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: The operation could not provide any documentation of fire drills that have been conducted.

Corrected May 29, 2026, verified by the state Jun 5, 2026.

Medium risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

State rule 746.603(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records Maintained"

Inspector's note: There were three children present at the operation with no enrollment information available for them.

Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified by the state Jun 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Licensed Operations Required Fees

State rule 745.509 (licensing rules for every operation): "Licensed Operations Required Fees"

Inspector's note: The operation has not paid background check fees to maintain a license for an operation.

Corrected Dec 11, 2025, verified by the state Dec 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: The director and caregivers do not have current CPR and First Aid documentation/training.

Corrected Aug 29, 2025, verified by the state Sep 3, 2025.

Medium-high risk Documentation of the fire inspection must be kept on file.

State rule 746.5103 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Fire Inspection"

Inspector's note: Current fire documentation was not available during the inspection.

Corrected Jul 1, 2025, verified by the state Aug 20, 2025.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: Children were observed leaving the restroom unattended during the inspection.

Corrected Jun 3, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: The director does not have current CPR and First Aid documentation/training.

Corrected Jul 1, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Documentation of the fire inspection must be kept on file.

State rule 746.5103 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Fire Inspection"

Inspector's note: Current fire documentation was not available during the inspection.

Corrected Jul 7, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must comply with child-care laws and rules.

State rule 746.201(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Complying with Laws and Rules"

Inspector's note: The permit holder has not ensured that the employees that left in 2024 have been reported. The permit holder has not ensured that the verification of insurance has been submitted.

Corrected May 5, 2025, verified by the state Jun 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

State rule 746.203(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance"

Inspector's note: Provider did not submit annual verification of liability insurance timely.

Corrected May 5, 2025, verified by the state Jun 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.

State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"

Inspector's note: The operation did not report employees who no longer work at the center by the due date per minimum standards.

Corrected May 5, 2025, verified by the state Jun 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

State rule 746.203(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance"

Inspector's note: Provider did not submit annual verification of liability insurance timely.

Corrected Mar 27, 2025, verified by the state Apr 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.

State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"

Inspector's note: The operation did not report employees who no longer work at the center by the due date per minimum standards.

Corrected Mar 27, 2025, verified by the state Apr 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.

State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"

Inspector's note: The operation did not report employees who no longer work at the center by the due date per minimum standards.

Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified by the state Feb 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).