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Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center

8021 Fm 78 Ste 131, Converse, TX 78109 · Bexar County
Accepts child care subsidies

Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center is a licensed child care center in Converse, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 10 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (6 of 24). None of them came in the last 12 months. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 12 centers in Converse and better than 29% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 29%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#10 of 12 centers in Converse
2High risk
15Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
24 citations from 21 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 5, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Nov 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 26, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 1, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication6
Staff ratios5
Sleep safety3
Records & paperwork2
Food & feeding2
Training & qualifications2
Building & playground safety2
Other standards2

Citations, newest first

MediumMar 3, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2025
MediumMar 3, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
When reviewing the handbook, applications and operational policy there was no signed verification that the parents were aware of their parent rights.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2025
LowMar 3, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
One out of ten children's files did not have a health statement to review.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2025
Medium HighMar 3, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Three out of the ten children files reviewed did not have the correct emergency contact. The information provided was parent contact when it should be a acquaintance or another family member.
Correction verified Mar 14, 2025
Medium HighSep 24, 2024Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age §746.2405(2)
There was no crib in the infant room that had three infants aged 10-15 months old. The ten month old infant is a non walking infant. NOTE: This was corrected when a crib that was stored outside the classroom was brought into the infant room.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2024
Medium HighAug 27, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns §746.3301(b)
During lunch time, only four of the required five nutritional components were provided for children. Ramen noodles, corn, pineapple, and milk.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2024
HighAug 27, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
One of eight children's records did not include a signed emergency medical authorization.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2024
MediumAug 27, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One of eight children's records did not have a current immunization record.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2024
MediumAug 27, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours §746.901(6)
While reviewing staff records, six of eight records, including the director's, did not have verification of the required annual training hours: director had 20.75 of 30; three employees had 18 of 24; one employee had 4 of 24; and one employee had 21 of 24.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2024
Medium HighApr 4, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The afterschool room was over ratio by 1 when there were 27 children ranging in ages 6-11 years old with one caregiver. The infant room was left out of ratio by 3 when a caregiver left out leaving the room out of ratio. The toddler room was left out of ratio by 1 when a caregiver left out of the room.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024
Medium HighApr 4, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
Several cribs in the infant room sheets were observed to be loose and not snug fitting on the mattress that the infants were sleeping on.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024
HighApr 4, 2024InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed sleeping in a crib covered with a blanket.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024
Medium HighApr 11, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The afterschool room was over ratio. There were 30 children ranging in ages 3-12 years old with one caregiver. The room was over ratio by 4.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2023
Medium HighApr 11, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
An accumulation of dust was observed on the ceiling fans in the after-school room.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2023
Medium HighMar 28, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A caregiver was observed not washing a child's hands after diaper changing. This was corrected when she was told to wash the child's hands.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2023
Medium HighMar 28, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
A container that contained bottles and cups with milk in them were on the diaper changing table. This was corrected when the container was moved to a counter located by a sink.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2023
Medium HighMar 28, 2023InspectionOther standards
Caregiver Responsible for Each Child §746.1501(b)
The 2-year-old room had 13 children with one teacher. Based upon the standard this age group was out of ratio by 2 children. This was corrected when the 2 children were moved to the 3-year-old room.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2023
Medium HighMar 28, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
A caregiver was observed twice conducting a diaper change and did not wash her hands afterwards.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2023
MediumMar 1, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate §746.2207(c)(2)
Based on the interviews and inspections conducted, the after schoolteachers were playing PG children's Netflix movies. According to the Netflix rating PG is considered Parental Guidance suggested.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2023
Medium HighMar 1, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used §746.3503(b)
A caregiver was observe changing a child's diaper on the floor rug that children walk and play on. This was corrected when the rug was removed, and a changing mat was placed in the room.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 15, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
The operation failed to notify licensing within 48 hours of being informed that an infant in their care was taken to the emergency room. The operation was notified through the daycare’s app. on 12/15/22.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2023
MediumDec 15, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
A caregiver failed to notify the parent of an infant who fell and bumped head while inside of the crib by sending a message on the daycare app or during pick up.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2023
Medium HighApr 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
All the fire extinguishers in the building were last serviced in February 2021. This was corrected when a company was called during the inspection to come and service them.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 29, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training §746.1301(2)(A)
One out of ten employees was missing 16 hours of pre-service training and she was hired in November 2021.
Correction verified May 13, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity85 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:45 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 30, 2018
DirectorMinerva Vargas
Phone2106627010
State operation #1657974

Common questions

Does Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Alamo area, which includes Converse, is $42.00 a day for infants, $40.40 a day for toddlers and $39.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 27, 2024: “Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center compare with other daycares in Converse?

It is #10 of 12 centers in Converse by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 29% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center last inspected?

Nov 5, 2025. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1657974 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.