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Stepping Stone Preschool

Child care center · 2920 GREENHILLS DR, Kilgore, TX 75662-2912 · License 902040

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 115. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (160)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
During the investigation it was found that the operation did have 4 recent Covid-19 cases that they did not report to CCR within the required time frame.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Two blue/green mats were observed to be torn with foam exposed making them unable to be sanitized.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the inspection 3 classrooms had trash cans without lids leading to the trash being accessible to the children.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Eight children's records were reviewed: Four records are missing admission dates Six records do not have address for emergency contact Three records needs additional healthcare info Four records need Emergency Care Authorization box completed with all info One record needs healthcare provider statement Two records need updated shot records.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the walkthrough of the operation I observed a 15 month old infant asleep in a restrictive device.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plans were not available at inspection.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
During the inspection I observed the older infant room. The room did not meet adequate lighting as it was difficult to see and my eyes had to adjust to the room.
5 746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
Through the investigation it was determined that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance while present in a classroom.
3 746.2207(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
During a walk through of the center I observed 2 classrooms that had the television on while it was not in use.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During the inspection 3 infant care sheets were observed to either be out of date or not available for review.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the inspection I observed a caregiver using her cell phone during nap time. The caregiver was not contacting a parent.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device, and had been for more than 10 minutes according to the caregiver.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
After diapering, a child was placed on the floor without their hands being washed. The caregiver was notified and washed the child's hands immediately
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five peronnel records were missing the required training.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
No loose fill was seen under the swings or the exit to the slides on the playground.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A cabinet lock in the infant room was not functioning allowing the infants access to multiple chemicals. On the playground screws were also observed to be exposed in reach of children. The lock was corrected at inspection, the caregiver added new locks onto the cabinet.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Bucket Seats do not have safety straps and a toddler was observed sitting in one of the seats.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
During the inspection an individual without a high school diploma or equivalent was present inside a classroom.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Bucket Seats do not have safety straps and a toddler was observed sitting in one of the seats.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
During the inspection I observed the older infant room. The room did not meet adequate lighting as it was difficult to see and my eyes had to adjust to the room.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
During the investigation it was found that the operation did have 4 recent Covid-19 cases that they did not report to CCR within the required time frame.
3 746.2207(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
During a walk through of the center I observed 2 classrooms that had the television on while it was not in use.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
During the inspection an individual without a high school diploma or equivalent was present inside a classroom.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During the inspection 3 infant care sheets were observed to either be out of date or not available for review.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the inspection 3 classrooms had trash cans without lids leading to the trash being accessible to the children.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plans were not available at inspection.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
After diapering, a child was placed on the floor without their hands being washed. The caregiver was notified and washed the child's hands immediately
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
No loose fill was seen under the swings or the exit to the slides on the playground.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A cabinet lock in the infant room was not functioning allowing the infants access to multiple chemicals. On the playground screws were also observed to be exposed in reach of children. The lock was corrected at inspection, the caregiver added new locks onto the cabinet.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the inspection I observed a caregiver using her cell phone during nap time. The caregiver was not contacting a parent.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five peronnel records were missing the required training.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the walkthrough of the operation I observed a 15 month old infant asleep in a restrictive device.
5 746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
Through the investigation it was determined that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance while present in a classroom.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device, and had been for more than 10 minutes according to the caregiver.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Eight children's records were reviewed: Four records are missing admission dates Six records do not have address for emergency contact Three records needs additional healthcare info Four records need Emergency Care Authorization box completed with all info One record needs healthcare provider statement Two records need updated shot records.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Two blue/green mats were observed to be torn with foam exposed making them unable to be sanitized.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device, and had been for more than 10 minutes according to the caregiver.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Bucket Seats do not have safety straps and a toddler was observed sitting in one of the seats.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the inspection 3 classrooms had trash cans without lids leading to the trash being accessible to the children.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
During the inspection I observed the older infant room. The room did not meet adequate lighting as it was difficult to see and my eyes had to adjust to the room.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During the inspection 3 infant care sheets were observed to either be out of date or not available for review.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Eight children's records were reviewed: Four records are missing admission dates Six records do not have address for emergency contact Three records needs additional healthcare info Four records need Emergency Care Authorization box completed with all info One record needs healthcare provider statement Two records need updated shot records.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plans were not available at inspection.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five peronnel records were missing the required training.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the inspection I observed a caregiver using her cell phone during nap time. The caregiver was not contacting a parent.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
After diapering, a child was placed on the floor without their hands being washed. The caregiver was notified and washed the child's hands immediately
Yes
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Two blue/green mats were observed to be torn with foam exposed making them unable to be sanitized.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
During the investigation it was found that the operation did have 4 recent Covid-19 cases that they did not report to CCR within the required time frame.
5 746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
Through the investigation it was determined that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance while present in a classroom.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
During the inspection an individual without a high school diploma or equivalent was present inside a classroom.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A cabinet lock in the infant room was not functioning allowing the infants access to multiple chemicals. On the playground screws were also observed to be exposed in reach of children. The lock was corrected at inspection, the caregiver added new locks onto the cabinet.
3 746.2207(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
During a walk through of the center I observed 2 classrooms that had the television on while it was not in use.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the walkthrough of the operation I observed a 15 month old infant asleep in a restrictive device.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
No loose fill was seen under the swings or the exit to the slides on the playground.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Two blue/green mats were observed to be torn with foam exposed making them unable to be sanitized.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
During the inspection I observed the older infant room. The room did not meet adequate lighting as it was difficult to see and my eyes had to adjust to the room.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
During the inspection an individual without a high school diploma or equivalent was present inside a classroom.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device, and had been for more than 10 minutes according to the caregiver.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A cabinet lock in the infant room was not functioning allowing the infants access to multiple chemicals. On the playground screws were also observed to be exposed in reach of children. The lock was corrected at inspection, the caregiver added new locks onto the cabinet.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Eight children's records were reviewed: Four records are missing admission dates Six records do not have address for emergency contact Three records needs additional healthcare info Four records need Emergency Care Authorization box completed with all info One record needs healthcare provider statement Two records need updated shot records.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the inspection I observed a caregiver using her cell phone during nap time. The caregiver was not contacting a parent.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During the inspection 3 infant care sheets were observed to either be out of date or not available for review.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the walkthrough of the operation I observed a 15 month old infant asleep in a restrictive device.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plans were not available at inspection.
5 746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
Through the investigation it was determined that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance while present in a classroom.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Bucket Seats do not have safety straps and a toddler was observed sitting in one of the seats.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the inspection 3 classrooms had trash cans without lids leading to the trash being accessible to the children.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
During the investigation it was found that the operation did have 4 recent Covid-19 cases that they did not report to CCR within the required time frame.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five peronnel records were missing the required training.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
After diapering, a child was placed on the floor without their hands being washed. The caregiver was notified and washed the child's hands immediately
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.
3 746.2207(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
During a walk through of the center I observed 2 classrooms that had the television on while it was not in use.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
No loose fill was seen under the swings or the exit to the slides on the playground.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Eight children's records were reviewed: Four records are missing admission dates Six records do not have address for emergency contact Three records needs additional healthcare info Four records need Emergency Care Authorization box completed with all info One record needs healthcare provider statement Two records need updated shot records.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the inspection 3 classrooms had trash cans without lids leading to the trash being accessible to the children.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Two blue/green mats were observed to be torn with foam exposed making them unable to be sanitized.
5 746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
Through the investigation it was determined that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance while present in a classroom.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
After diapering, a child was placed on the floor without their hands being washed. The caregiver was notified and washed the child's hands immediately
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During the inspection 3 infant care sheets were observed to either be out of date or not available for review.
4 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
During the investigation it was found that the operation did have 4 recent Covid-19 cases that they did not report to CCR within the required time frame.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the inspection I observed a caregiver using her cell phone during nap time. The caregiver was not contacting a parent.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
No loose fill was seen under the swings or the exit to the slides on the playground.
3 746.2207(c)(6) - Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
During a walk through of the center I observed 2 classrooms that had the television on while it was not in use.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Bucket Seats do not have safety straps and a toddler was observed sitting in one of the seats.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A cabinet lock in the infant room was not functioning allowing the infants access to multiple chemicals. On the playground screws were also observed to be exposed in reach of children. The lock was corrected at inspection, the caregiver added new locks onto the cabinet.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the walkthrough of the operation I observed a 15 month old infant asleep in a restrictive device.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five peronnel records were missing the required training.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
During the inspection an individual without a high school diploma or equivalent was present inside a classroom.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
An infant was asleep in a restrictive device, and had been for more than 10 minutes according to the caregiver.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
During the inspection I observed the older infant room. The room did not meet adequate lighting as it was difficult to see and my eyes had to adjust to the room.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plans were not available at inspection.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (64)

64 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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