Stepping Stones Dfw, LLC
8315 LAKE JUNE RD, Dallas, TX 75217 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Twajana Moore
- Phone
- (214) 309-1555
- Regulated since
- Jun 25, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1459853 · number 1785314
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 12 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two individuals with no background checks was observed supervising children.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed sleeping with a blanket.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed asleep in restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulations about the change of directors within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Expired milk residue was observed on the inside side of a milk jug in the operations refrigerator. Additionally, all milk jugs present were found to be past their expiration dates.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a current health inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's play structures did not have the correct depth of loose fill. The play structures need six inches of loose fill.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation could not provide any documentation of fire drills that have been conducted.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios
There were three children present at the operation with no enrollment information available for them.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation has not paid background check fees to maintain a license for an operation.
HHSC 745.509 — Licensed Operations Required Fees
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-11. Correction verified 2025-12-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director and caregivers do not have current CPR and First Aid documentation/training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Safety & premises
Current fire documentation was not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-01. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children were observed leaving the restroom unattended during the inspection.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-03. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Staff background & training
The director does not have current CPR and First Aid documentation/training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-01. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Safety & premises
Current fire documentation was not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The permit holder has not ensured that the employees that left in 2024 have been reported. The permit holder has not ensured that the verification of insurance has been submitted.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Other
Provider did not submit annual verification of liability insurance timely.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report employees who no longer work at the center by the due date per minimum standards.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 26, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Provider did not submit annual verification of liability insurance timely.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report employees who no longer work at the center by the due date per minimum standards.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Other
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Jan 17, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report employees who no longer work at the center by the due date per minimum standards.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-02-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Caregiver in direct care of children does not have current annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-01. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.