# Stepping Stones Stepping Stones is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Mission, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 25 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 1607 E Griffin Pkwy Ste a, Mission, TX 78572 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 25 - License/permit: 1555531 - Operator: not published - Phone: (956) 424-9700 - Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: no - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1165663 ## Inspection record 48 findings across 17 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-11-22 to 2026-08-17); 21 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-08-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-08-19: 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. (§746.501(a)(26); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-26)) - 2026-08-17 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-08-20: Children's Records Maintained: Two of the children are no longer enrolled and health statement for two children are missing. (§746.603(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a)) - 2026-07-20 — Health records & medication, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-08-17: 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. (§746.603(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a)) - 2026-07-20 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-08-17: 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. (§746.501(a)(11); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-11)) - 2026-07-20 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-08-05: 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. (§746.901(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-6)) - 2026-07-20 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-08-17: 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. (§746.1701; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1701)) - 2026-07-20 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-08-04: 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. (§746.5205(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5205-1)) - 2026-04-08 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-04-16: 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. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - 2026-04-08 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-04-16: Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children: One caregiver was providing care for nine children; three children 0-17mo and six children 18mo-4yo. (§746.1701; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1701)) - 2026-04-02 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-04-08: Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children: One caregiver was providing care for six children; 3 children 0-17mo and 3 children 18mo-4yo. (§746.1701; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1701)) - 2026-03-23 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-04-02: Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children: One caregiver was providing care for eight children; 3 children 0-17mo and 4 children 18mo-4yo. (§746.1701; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1701)) - 2026-03-23 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2026-04-02: 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. (§746.2415(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2415-b)) - 2026-03-13 — Records, permits & program, High risk, Correction verified 2026-03-23: 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. (§746.2417(2)(B); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2417-2-b)) - 2026-03-13 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-03-23: Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver: Staff and children were not observed participating / following the daily schedule. (§746.2203(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2203-b)) - 2025-09-22 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-09-29: 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. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - …and 33 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Sharyland Lil Institute, LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1506034) — 0.07 km, capacity 76 - [Rgv Learning Institute](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1475492) — 0.29 km, capacity 39 - [Innovative Child Development Center-E Griffin](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1381581) — 0.5 km, capacity 49 - [Frobel Learning Center LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1537255) — 0.51 km, capacity 136 - [Kiddie Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1266747) — 0.52 km, capacity 119 - [Totally Kids Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1355669) — 1.33 km, capacity 78 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1165663 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1165663 - us_census_geocoder record 1607 E GRIFFIN PKWY STE A|MISSION|TX|78572 (corroborated, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1555531 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1555531 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-urrw.wufx_qyzb (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1555531 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 03530-1096 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=03530-1096 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1165663 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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