Stepping Stones
1607 E GRIFFIN PKWY STE A, MISSION, TX 78572 3101Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects an 89% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Texas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 25
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4) and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Supervision Ensures Each Child?s Safety, Well-being, Including Physical Proximity and Auditory or Visual Awareness of Each Child?s on Going Activity746.1205(a)(4)
- Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children746.1701
Apr 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children746.1701
Mar 23, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age746.2415(b)
- Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children746.1701
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