Child Care Program · Child care center

Stepping Stones

Licensed & activeAges Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolUp to 25 children

1607 E Griffin Pkwy Ste a, Mission, TX 78572

Safety record

48 findings across 17 inspections

21 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2021.

Supervision & ratiosMedium riskCorrectedAug 17, 2026
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect: Operational policies are missing the following: (26)(C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (26)(D)Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and (26)(E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention.
Safety hazardsMedium riskCorrectedAug 17, 2026
Children's Records Maintained: Two of the children are no longer enrolled and health statement for two children are missing.
Health records & medicationMedium riskCorrectedJul 20, 2026
Children's Records Maintained: Four children's records were reviewed. One file was not available for review. Three files are missing health statement. One file is missing start date and another file is missing clarification regarding an allergy.

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What parents ask about

The parent checklist

Cameras & recordings
In the reportAre there cameras in classrooms or only hallways, can parents watch, and are recordings kept?
Food program
Public recordCooked on site. In the USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program, so meals meet federal nutrition standards.
Food: kitchen or catering, included or extra
In the reportIs food cooked on site or catered, and is lunch included in tuition or an extra cost?
Subsidies & family mix
Public recordDoes not accept subsidies; roughly 1–1 subsidized children (est. from $521/month paid, 2024-04 to 2024-06) — about 4–4% of 25 seats; 100% of enrolled children qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Quality rating
Public recordNot Texas Rising Star certified.
Drop-off & pick-up traffic
In the reportDrive times at opening and closing from every direction, on a map — same distance can mean a very different drive.
Teachers: turnover & tenure
In the reportWhat parents and job postings say about how long teachers stay.
Tuition & fees
In the reportPrices by age group as the program publishes them, plus registration, deposit, lunch and late pick-up fees.
Openings, waitlist & how to enroll
In the reportCurrent openings by age, whether there is a waitlist and its fee, and the steps to enroll and book a tour.
Hours
Public recordMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (state listing). Closures and early or late care are in the report.
Discounts & benefits
In the reportSibling, employer, military or prepay discounts, and vouchers accepted.
Teaching approach
In the reportMontessori, Reggio, play-based, language immersion — as the program describes it.

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What parents say

Reviews, Reddit & parent groups

Distilled into recurring themes, with dates and sources.

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Drop-off & pick-up traffic

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Historical traffic at opening and closing, from every direction.

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Who it’s for

Ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School

Child Care Program

Size

Up to 25 children

A small program

Licensed by

Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation

Permit #1555531

Hours

07:00 AM-06:00 PM

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · Does not accept subsidies

Run by

Stepping Stones

Texas does not publish the owner

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For the detail-minded

The full public record

Updated Nov 5, 2026 · every fact links to its source

Texas HHSC inspections, report investigations and assessments since October 2017, updated daily.

Date	Inspection	Result	Findings	Evidence
Aug 17, 2026	Inspection	Deficiencies cited	2	Verified
Jul 20, 2026	Inspection	Deficiencies cited	5	Verified
Apr 17, 2026	Inspection	No deficiencies cited	0	Verified
Apr 8, 2026	Inspection	Deficiencies cited	2	Verified
Apr 2, 2026	Inspection	Deficiencies cited	1	Verified
Mar 23, 2026	Inspection	Deficiencies cited	2	Verified
Mar 13, 2026	Inspection	Deficiencies cited	2	Verified
Sep 22, 2025	Inspection	Deficiencies cited	1	Verified
Sep 12, 2025	Inspection	Deficiencies cited	7	Verified
Oct 17, 2024	Inspection	Deficiencies cited	3	Verified
Oct 27, 2023	Inspection	Deficiencies cited	2	Verified
Apr 20, 2023	Inspection	No deficiencies cited	0	Verified
Apr 10, 2023	Inspection	Deficiencies cited	2	Verified
Dec 2, 2022	Inspection	No deficiencies cited	0	Verified
Oct 21, 2022	Inspection	Deficiencies cited	6	Verified
Jan 13, 2022	Inspection	Deficiencies cited	2	Verified
Nov 22, 2021	Inspection	Deficiencies cited	11	Verified

Each finding links to its normalized violation type (all facilities with the same finding) and to the exact inspection.

Date	Code	Severity	Status	Finding (source text)
Aug 17, 2026	§746.501(a)(26) Supervision & ratios	Medium risk	Corrected	Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect: Operational policies are missing the following: (26)(C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (26)(D)Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and (26)(E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention.
Aug 17, 2026	§746.603(a) Safety hazards	Medium risk	Corrected	Children's Records Maintained: Two of the children are no longer enrolled and health statement for two children are missing.
Jul 20, 2026	§746.603(a) Health records & medication	Medium risk	Corrected	Children's Records Maintained: Four children's records were reviewed. One file was not available for review. Three files are missing health statement. One file is missing start date and another file is missing clarification regarding an allergy.
Jul 20, 2026	§746.501(a)(11) Supervision & ratios	Medium risk	Corrected	Written Operational Policies - Immunizations: Operational policies were reviewed and missing th following information: (11) immunization requirements; (12) hearing and vision screening requirements; (13) enrollment procedures; (18)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f) and (g) indoor and outdoor physical activity policy; (20) parent's rights; (23)(a) how parents may access the minimum standards online; (23)(c) how parents may access HHSC website; (26)(A) Abuse / Neglect required annual training for employees; (26)(B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect; (26)(C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (26)(D)Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; (26)(E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention; and (3) Procedures for supporting inclusive services for children with special needs.
Jul 20, 2026	§746.901(6) Staff qualifications & clearances	Medium risk	Corrected	Required Personnel Records -Training Hours: Records for the last full training year for two out of two staff files reviewed were not available at the time of inspection.
Jul 20, 2026	§746.1701 Supervision & ratios	Medium risk	Corrected	Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children: One caregiver was providing care for 10 children: three children 0-17mo, five 18mo-4yo, and two 5yo and up.
Jul 20, 2026	§746.5205(1) Fire safety & emergency drills	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: Emergency practices form was reviewed: last fire drill and Fire Extinguisher / CO - Smoke detectors checks were completed on 03/24/2026.
Apr 8, 2026	§746.1205(a)(4) Supervision & ratios	High risk	Corrected	Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: One caregiver was providing care for 9 children, however, 3 of the children were in separate classroom with the lights off.
Apr 8, 2026	§746.1701 Supervision & ratios	Medium risk	Corrected	Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children: One caregiver was providing care for nine children; three children 0-17mo and six children 18mo-4yo.
Apr 2, 2026	§746.1701 Supervision & ratios	Medium risk	Corrected	Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children: One caregiver was providing care for six children; 3 children 0-17mo and 3 children 18mo-4yo.
Mar 23, 2026	§746.1701 Supervision & ratios	Medium risk	Corrected	Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children: One caregiver was providing care for eight children; 3 children 0-17mo and 4 children 18mo-4yo.
Mar 23, 2026	§746.2415(b) Facilities & equipment	High risk	Corrected	AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age: An infant under 12mo was observed asleep in play-yard with two blankets and two cuddle plush blankets.
Mar 13, 2026	§746.2417(2)(B) Records, permits & program	High risk	Corrected	Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes: An infant-age child remained in high chair and exerciser for over 15 minutes.
Mar 13, 2026	§746.2203(b) Records, permits & program	Medium risk	Corrected	Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver: Staff and children were not observed participating / following the daily schedule.
Sep 22, 2025	§746.3407 Facilities & equipment	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: Vinyl baseboards in restrooms remain detached and there is a broken floor tile in the main room. Note: Broken toy-car was removed from playground. No dead insects were observed during inspection. Electric panel in the infant room was covered.
Sep 12, 2025	§746.603(a)(4) Staff qualifications & clearances	Medium risk	Corrected	Children's Records - Immunizations: Three out of four children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.
Sep 12, 2025	§746.4503(b) Facilities & equipment	Medium risk	Corrected	Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name: Infant play-yards are not labeled and napping mats are labeled by number but assignment list is not up to date.
Sep 12, 2025	§746.4135(b) Staff qualifications & clearances	Medium risk	Corrected	Children's Products- Annual Certification: Children's Products Certification form was last signed / certified on 08/25/2022.
Sep 12, 2025	§746.3407 Sanitation & hygiene	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: There is a broken toy-cart in the playground. A dead roach, spider webs and an uncovered eletric panel were observed in the infant room. Vinyl baseboards in one of the restrooms are detached.
Sep 12, 2025	§746.5531 Supervision & ratios	High risk	Corrected	Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System: Operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector. Infant room does not have a smoke detector.
Sep 12, 2025	§746.5205(1) Fire safety & emergency drills	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: Last fire drill and Smoke Detector / Fire Extinguisher checks were conducted on 05/2025. Prior drills were completed within 5-10 minutes.
Sep 12, 2025	§746.3313(1) Safety hazards	Medium risk	Corrected	Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions: Food items served during the day do not match the menu posted.
Oct 17, 2024	§746.603(a) Staff qualifications & clearances	Medium risk	Corrected	Children's Records Maintained: There were no records available for review for two children in care. A child's record reviewed was missing the immunization documentation.
Oct 17, 2024	§746.2205(a)(1) Facilities & equipment	Medium risk	Corrected	Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates: The activity plans posted in the infant room and toddler/pre-k room did not include the age group the activity plan is designed for and the dates (daily, weekly, or monthly) the plan covers. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the missing information was documented on the activity plans.
Oct 17, 2024	§746.201(1) Supervision & ratios	High risk	Corrected	Policies Comply with Rules: The operational policies reviewed were missing the followng information: (1) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. (2) Parent rights; (3) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness ofprevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect; (4) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in minimum standard rule ?746.2202
Oct 27, 2023	§746.3313(1) Safety hazards	Medium risk	Corrected	Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions: The daily menu posted in the front lobby and kitchen were not current. The menu was from the month of August and did not match the food items served during lunch. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the current menu was printed and posted in the front lobby and kitchen.
Oct 27, 2023	§746.801(1) Staff qualifications & clearances	Medium risk	Corrected	Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records: A record was not available for review for a child in care. 1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization record.
Apr 10, 2023	§746.1605(1) Supervision & ratios	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age: There was more than an 18 month difference when older children of varying ages and an infant were combined during naptime. The oldest child in the group was 4 years of age and the youngest child was 15 months old.
Apr 10, 2023	§746.1613(a)(4) Supervision & ratios	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required: An additional employee was not present in the building during naptime when more than 13 children were in care.
Oct 21, 2022	§746.801(1) Safety hazards	Medium risk	Corrected	Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records: There were no records available for review for two children in care.
Oct 21, 2022	§746.801(10) Fire safety & emergency drills	Medium risk	Corrected	Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors: The emergency practices form was not maintained. The last fire drill document was on April 2022. The safety documentation for fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and Carbon Monoxide detector was not maintained. The last date documented on the form was April 2022.
Oct 21, 2022	§746.3701 Safety hazards	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: The caregivers personal purse was observed on top of a children's shelf. The purse posed a safety hazard as it was within children's reach. A fence in the outdoor playground enclosing the air conditioner unit was not maintained. The fence was observed with an exposed screw. This posed a safety hazard as the thread and tip of the screw were exposed and accessible to children. Note: The purse was removed and stored in an area out of children's reach.
Oct 21, 2022	§746.1309(a) Staff qualifications & clearances	Medium risk	Corrected	Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required: A caregiver was missing 24 of 24 clock hours in required annual training for the training year 11/25/2020 - 11/24/2021.
Oct 21, 2022	§746.1311(a) Staff qualifications & clearances	Medium risk	Corrected	Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required: The directorr was missing 30 of 30 clock hours in required annual training for the training year 11/25/2020 - 11/24/2021.
Oct 21, 2022	§746.1701 Supervision & ratios	Medium risk	Corrected	Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children: Child/Caregiver ratios were not met when a caregiver was caring for 8 children of varying ages. The children in the group were an infant between 0-12 months of age and 7 children between 18 months to 3 years of age. Based on the ratio chart the number of children one caregiver may supervise when 12 or fewer children are present at the child-care center is 1 infant between 0-17 months of age and a maximum of 5 children between the ages of 18 months to 4 years age. The group was of ratio by 2 children.
Jan 13, 2022	§746.3505(f) Staff qualifications & clearances	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner: Soiled diapers were observed in the same trash can with no cover next to the infant room. This standard was re-cited. Note: This was addressed with the director and the trash bag containing the soiled diapers was removed and disposed of.
Jan 13, 2022	§746.3407 Safety hazards	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: The metal door leading into the center from the outdoor playground was observed with rust and significant amounts of loose corrosion. The rust at the bottom part of the door ate through the metal, leaving holes in the door which pose a safety hazard to children during outdoor play. Plastic bags containing soiled diapers were observed hanging from the door handle in the outdoor playground. Note: The plastic bags with soiled diapers were removed and discarded.
Nov 22, 2021	§746.1315(a) Supervision & ratios	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.: The director and a caregiver did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The expiration dates on the certificates were July 2021 and August 2021.
Nov 22, 2021	§746.1315(b) Supervision & ratios	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR: The director and a caregiver did not have current training in pediatric CPR. The expiration dates on the certificates were July 2021 and August 2021.
Nov 22, 2021	§746.2411(2)(B) Facilities & equipment	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets: There was no sheet covering the mattress of a play yard that was in use for an infant. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a fitted sheet was provided and placed on the play yard's mattress.
Nov 22, 2021	§746.603(a) Staff qualifications & clearances	Medium risk	Corrected	Children's Records Maintained: There were no records available for review for two children in care. One of 4 records reviewed was missing the child's immunization record.
Nov 22, 2021	§746.3505(f) Supervision & ratios	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner: A caregiver did not properly sanitize the diaper changing table after conducting a diaper change. The caregiver was observed only spraying a mixture of clorox and water to sanitize the diaper changing mat. A soiled diaper was observed in a trash can with no cover next to the infant room. Note: This was addressed with the operation and the trash bag containing the soiled diapers was removed and disposed of.
Nov 22, 2021	§746.1309(a) Staff qualifications & clearances	Medium risk	Corrected	Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required: A caregiver was missing 14 of 24 clock hours in required annual training for the training year 11/25/2019 - 11/24/2020.
Nov 22, 2021	§746.1311(a) Staff qualifications & clearances	Medium risk	Corrected	Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required: The director was missing 9 of 30 clock hours in required annual training for the training year 11/25/2019 - 11/24/2020.
Nov 22, 2021	§746.2407 Facilities & equipment	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps: An infant was observed sitting on a high chair without the safety straps fastened.
Nov 22, 2021	§746.501(a)(18) Supervision & ratios	Medium risk	Corrected	Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity: The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: The Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Nov 22, 2021	§746.3701 Safety hazards	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: A water hose was observed on the floor in the outdoor playground within children's reach posing as a tripping hazard. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the water hose was stored out of children's reach.
Nov 22, 2021	§746.3819 Fire safety & emergency drills	Medium-high risk	Corrected	Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: The food allergy emergency plan reviewed for a child with a known food allergy was incomplete and missing the child's heath care professional's signature.

Address: 1607 E Griffin Pkwy Ste a, Mission, TX 78572
ZIP code: 78572
County: Hidalgo County
State: Texas
Coordinates: 26.22639, -98.29931 (range interpolated)

No recorded findingsSerious findingOpen at last record

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TX OPERATION ID: 1165663
TX OPERATION NUMBER: 1555531

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Effective	Retrieved
Texas HHSC Operations TX	1165663	name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies	Verified	—	Nov 5, 2026
us_census_geocoder US	1607 E GRIFFIN PKWY STE A\|MI…	location Census Geocoder Non_Exact match: 1607 E GRIFFIN PKWY, MISSION, TX, 78572	Corroborated	—	Nov 5, 2026
tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX	1555531	tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy	Verified	Jun 2, 2025	Nov 6, 2026
tx_twc_ccs_facilities TX	row-urrw.wufx_qyzb	monthlyamtpaid, accrdstatus, prekstandard, headstart	Historical	Jun 1, 2024	Nov 6, 2026
tx_tda_cacfp_centers TX	03530-1096	mealpreparationmethod, foodservicevendorname, enrolled_by_eligibility	Verified	—	Nov 6, 2026
Texas HHSC Inspections	905806002		Verified	Aug 17, 2026	Nov 5, 2026
Texas HHSC Inspections	905806001		Verified	Jul 20, 2026	Nov 5, 2026
Texas HHSC Inspections	905806000		Verified	Apr 17, 2026	Nov 5, 2026
Texas HHSC Inspections	905805999		Verified	Apr 8, 2026	Nov 5, 2026
Texas HHSC Inspections	905805998		Verified	Apr 2, 2026	Nov 5, 2026

Sources: Texas HHSC Operations, us_census_geocoder, tx_twc_subsidy_providers, tx_twc_ccs_facilities, tx_tda_cacfp_centers. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.

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