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Stepping Stones DFW, LLC

1460 EASTGLEN BLVD, Mesquite TX 75149-4892 · License #1785297 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 136 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Apr 27, 2026
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Contact

Director
Natonnya Phillips
Address
1460 EASTGLEN BLVD, Mesquite TX 75149-4892 · Directions

Hours

Mon05:00 AM-07:00 PM
Tue05:00 AM-07:00 PM
Wed05:00 AM-07:00 PM
Thu05:00 AM-07:00 PM
Fri05:00 AM-07:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolField TripsNight Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 136 children
35
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
25
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
26
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.3
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Apr 27, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 22, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 4, 2026 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.203(2) · Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

    The operation does not have liability insurance.

    Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

Jan 30, 2026 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.203(2) · Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

    The operation does not have liability insurance.

    Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

Jan 16, 2026 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2026

Nov 13, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 27, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 10, 2025 — Assessment
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 3, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 1, 2025 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • High

    745.635(3) · AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

    A person was supervising 9 children in a classroom with a condition to not being left alone. An additional caregiver was not present in the classroom

    Corrected by Oct 1, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.201(4) · Designating Director

    The current director of the center does not meet the required standards due to conditions on their background check that prevent them from fulfilling their job duties.

    Corrected by Oct 1, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.5603(c) · Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

    One of the operation's vehicles the front seat was not attatched to the floor of the van.

    Corrected by Oct 1, 2025

  • High

    746.1205(a)(5) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

    A child was observed asleep in a room alone.

    Corrected by Oct 1, 2025

Sep 19, 2025 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Low

    746.1057 · Director Certificate Not Renewed

    Corrected by Sep 26, 2025

Aug 20, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 15, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    Loos fill surrounding the slide play structure is inadequate.

    Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3701(5) · Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

    Outside play sturcture has broken sharp edges.

    Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Jun 3, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 6, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 4, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 20, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 13, 2025 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • High

    746.5625(b) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

    The operation did not have a working safety alarm installed in either van they are currently using to transport children.

    Corrected by Mar 4, 2025

  • High

    746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    A child walked down a hallway, across the gym and out the backdoor of the building where the director and I were on the playground.

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The wood paneling to fix the broken fence must be secured. This should not be able to be moved by the wind or by children. Wooden logs with nails protruding must be removed as they pose a safety hazard. There is a hole on one section of the concrete fencing which needs to be covered.

    Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

Jan 27, 2025 — Inspection
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Medium Low

    746.803(a) · Required Records Storage

    The operation did not have bus log records available for review for the past 3 months.

    Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    Caregiver was observed to have direct access to children without an active background check.

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

  • High

    746.5617(b) · Driver Has Current Driver's License

    Two out of the three drivers did not have valid drivers license available for review.

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.1205(a)(3) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

    Caregivers did not know the birthdays of the children they were responsible for.

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The operation has a broken fence area also has logs with sharp nails sticking out of the wood accessible to children.

    Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

  • High

    746.5625(b) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

    The operation did not have a working safety alarm installed in van used to transport children.

    Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

Oct 17, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Low

    746.611(a)(1) · Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

    Two children were missing health statements and have been enrolled over 1 year.

    Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

  • Low

    746.607 · Signed Admission Form

    One child's parent has not signed and dated their admission paperwork and have been enrolled over 1 year.

    Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 4, 2026 inspection noted: “The operation does not have liability insurance.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 30, 2026 inspection noted: “The operation does not have liability insurance.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jan 16, 2026 inspection noted: “Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error