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Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center, LLC

607 Washington St, Laredo, TX 78040 · Webb County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center, LLC is a licensed child care center in Laredo, TX, licensed for up to 37 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (3 of 8). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #49 of 102 centers in Laredo and better than 45% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 45%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #49 of 102 centers in Laredo
2High risk
3Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
2Low risk
8 citations from 9 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios3
Health & medication2
Other standards1
Records & paperwork1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

HighMay 7, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending the immunization record.
Correction verified May 11, 2026
Medium HighMay 7, 2026InspectionOther standards
Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children §746.4203
Infant group was observed to be in the outdoor playground at the same time as toddler and pre-k group. The children were observed playing in the same area.
Correction verified May 28, 2026
LowMay 19, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement §746.629(b)
Four children's files were reviewed. One file was missing the vision and hearing screening requirement.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
MediumMay 19, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
Four employees' attendance records were evaluated. One employee's attendance record was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
LowMay 19, 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)
Four children's files were evaluated. Two files were missing a statement, from a health-care professional, indicating the child is able to take part in the child-care program.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
HighJun 6, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
An employee was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2024
Medium HighJun 6, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A 5-month-old infant was observed to be in care with a 24-month-old child. One caregiver was observed supervising 6 children. SAG 12m to 17m.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2024
Medium HighJul 22, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Health inspection was conducted on July 14, 2021.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity37 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceSep 14, 2020
DirectorAngelica Granados
Phone9566020774
State operation #1711585

Common questions

Does Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center, LLC take infants?

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

What are Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center, LLC’s hours?

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

Does Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center, LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center, LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 7, 2026: “Required Immunizations.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center, LLC compare with other daycares in Laredo?

It is tied for #49 of 102 centers in Laredo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 45% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center, LLC last inspected?

May 28, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 78040

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 1711585 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.