Stepping Stones Of Knowledge Academy

206 E RED BIRD LN, Duncanville, TX 75116 · Dallas County

12cited violations

9serious

11inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 65
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Sharon Hicks
Phone: (972) 572-3601
Regulated since: Nov 10, 2015
HHSC IDs: Operation 1211962 · number 1596217
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Illness & medication 1
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 3
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	2	1	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1)
2024	5	4	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2)
2023	2	1	Illness & medication (1), Records & paperwork (1)
2022	3	3	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies reviewed at time of inspection did not have written policies for promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The van that is used to transport children does not have an electronic child safety alarm installed in the vehicle during the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  One out of six files did not have First Aid and CPR training certificate.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
- Staff background & training Serious
  The director did not have the required transportation training hours.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-02-14.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One out of six children's files did not have the food allergy emergency plan available for review during the monitoring visit.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-02-21.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The last fire inspection was May 3, 2022.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-27. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have documentation for fire drills. The carbon monoxide documentation was last documented in April 2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-02-14.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  Out of 6 records 1 child did not have a health statement.
  
  HHSC 746.611(a)(2) — Required Health Statement - Signed affidavit from parent stating medical diagnosis and treatment conflict with religious beliefs
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-13. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Out of 6 records 2 children did not have current immunization records
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-13. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  It was observed that children were being fed snacks on the bare table. The caregiver corrected this by placing napkins on the table for the children to use.
  
  HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-12. Correction verified 2022-04-19.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Upon entry of a classroom, I didnt observe a caregiver for approxitmately 3 minutes.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-12. Correction verified 2022-04-19.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  One caregiver with a group of children with a specified age group of 3 years old may only supervise a maximum of 15 children. The classroom was observed to have 18 children in care with one caregiver.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-12. Correction verified 2022-04-19.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy, 206 E RED BIRD LN, Duncanville, TX 75116-2308 (operation ID 1211962, operation number 1596217), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via 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.