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Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center

A licensed child care center in Converse, Texas 78109

8021 FM 78 Ste 131, Converse, Texas 78109. (210) 662-7010.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 12 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2025. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

12 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 768 child care providers in Bexar County had 5.

22 inspections on record. The latest, on Nov 2, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization, at the inspection on Aug 27, 2024

Rated High by Texas: AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age, at the inspection on Apr 4, 2024

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

12 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2025. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

12 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Mar 3, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies

  • Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    “Three out of the ten children files reviewed did not have the correct emergency contact. The information provided was parent contact when it should be a acquaintance or another family member.”

    Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 10, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 14, 2025.

  • Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    “Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(18). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 3, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 12, 2025.

  • Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

    “When reviewing the handbook, applications and operational policy there was no signed verification that the parents were aware of their parent rights.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(20). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 10, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 12, 2025.

  • Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation’s child-care program

    “One out of ten children’s files did not have a health statement to review.”

    Rule 746.611(a)(1). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 14, 2025.

Sep 24, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

    “There was no crib in the infant room that had three infants aged 10-15 months old. The ten month old infant is a non walking infant. NOTE: This was corrected when a crib that was stored outside the classroom was brought into the infant room.”

    Rule 746.2405(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 26, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2024.

Aug 27, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies

  • Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    “One of eight children’s records did not include a signed emergency medical authorization.”

    Rule 746.605(12). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 3, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 27, 2024.

  • Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

    “During lunch time, only four of the required five nutritional components were provided for children. Ramen noodles, corn, pineapple, and milk.”

    Rule 746.3301(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 27, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 9, 2024.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “One of eight children’s records did not have a current immunization record.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 24, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 27, 2024.

  • Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

    “While reviewing staff records, six of eight records, including the director’s, did not have verification of the required annual training hours: director had 20.75 of 30; three employees had 18 of 24; one employee had 4 of 24; and one employee had 21 of 24.”

    Rule 746.901(6). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 30, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 7, 2024.

Apr 4, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies

  • AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    “Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed sleeping in a crib covered with a blanket.”

    Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 4, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 10, 2024.

  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “The afterschool room was over ratio by 1 when there were 27 children ranging in ages 6-11 years old with one caregiver. The infant room was left out of ratio by 3 when a caregiver left out leaving the room out of ratio. The toddler room was left out of ratio by 1 when a caregiver left out of the room.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 4, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 10, 2024.

  • Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

    “Several cribs in the infant room sheets were observed to be loose and not snug fitting on the mattress that the infants were sleeping on.”

    Rule 746.2409(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 4, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 10, 2024.

12 deficiencies older than three years
Apr 11, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “The afterschool room was over ratio. There were 30 children ranging in ages 3-12 years old with one caregiver. The room was over ratio by 4.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 11, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 20, 2023.

  • Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    “An accumulation of dust was observed on the ceiling fans in the after-school room.”

    Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 11, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 17, 2023.

Mar 28, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies

  • Caregiver Responsible for Each Child

    “The 2-year-old room had 13 children with one teacher. Based upon the standard this age group was out of ratio by 2 children. This was corrected when the 2 children were moved to the 3-year-old room.”

    Rule 746.1501(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 28, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 11, 2023.

  • Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

    “A container that contained bottles and cups with milk in them were on the diaper changing table. This was corrected when the container was moved to a counter located by a sink.”

    Rule 746.2419(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 28, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 11, 2023.

  • Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

    “A caregiver was observed twice conducting a diaper change and did not wash her hands afterwards.”

    Rule 746.3415(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 28, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 11, 2023.

  • Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    “A caregiver was observed not washing a child’s hands after diaper changing. This was corrected when she was told to wash the child’s hands.”

    Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 28, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 11, 2023.

Mar 1, 2023: report to the state2 deficiencies

  • Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used

    “A caregiver was observe changing a child’s diaper on the floor rug that children walk and play on. This was corrected when the rug was removed, and a changing mat was placed in the room.”

    Rule 746.3503(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 2, 2023.

  • Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate

    “Based on the interviews and inspections conducted, the after schoolteachers were playing PG children’s Netflix movies. According to the Netflix rating PG is considered Parental Guidance suggested.”

    Rule 746.2207(c)(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 30, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 12, 2023.

Dec 15, 2022: report to the state2 deficiencies

  • AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

    “The operation failed to notify licensing within 48 hours of being informed that an infant in their care was taken to the emergency room. The operation was notified through the daycare?s app. on 12/15/22.”

    Rule 746.305(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 6, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 6, 2023.

  • Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

    “A caregiver failed to notify the parent of an infant who fell and bumped head while inside of the crib by sending a message on the daycare app or during pick up.”

    Rule 746.307(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 6, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 17, 2023.

Apr 29, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

    “One out of ten employees was missing 16 hours of pre-service training and she was hired in November 2021.”

    Rule 746.1301(2)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 6, 2022. Correction verified: May 13, 2022.

  • Fire Extinguishers Serviced

    “All the fire extinguishers in the building were last serviced in February 2021. This was corrected when a company was called during the inspection to come and service them.”

    Rule 746.5307(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 29, 2022.

All 32 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Nov 2, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Mar 3, 2025Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Feb 26, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Sep 24, 2024Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Sep 9, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Aug 27, 2024Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Aug 7, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jul 8, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Apr 4, 2024Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Apr 20, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Apr 11, 2023Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Mar 28, 2023Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Mar 2, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Mar 1, 2023Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Dec 19, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Dec 15, 2022Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Nov 21, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Nov 9, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Aug 10, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Jun 24, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Jun 14, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
May 13, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Apr 29, 2022Inspection2 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Aug 30, 2018.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 85 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 10 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Texas Rising Star: 4-Star (the highest of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 768 child care providers in Bexar County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 12.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 768 in Bexar County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
La Petite Toepperwein31
Just Like Home Daycare0
Bo-Peep Daycare II5
Graciela Maldonado CavazosNot given
Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center This child care provider12
Kiddie Round-Up3
Destiney Delarosa8
La’tosha Marnet Lewis1
Betty Taylor9
Emily DoegeyNot given
St. Monica Academy for Children4
Magical Creatures Childcare Center3

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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