Stepping Stone School IX
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78757 · Texas operation #1823503
Record summary
2 high-risk · 3 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 8 inspections and 4 investigations); last inspection Oct 26, 2026.
0 of 3 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 8121 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78757
- Phone
- (512) 371-1777
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 227 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Oct 14, 2025
- Director
- Brandi Graham
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Oct 26, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 27, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 24, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The operation must report to the state a child's injury that needs treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.
State rule 746.305(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization"
Inspector's note: A child injury that required medical treatment was not reported to CCR.
Corrected Aug 11, 2026, verified by the state Sep 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 26, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
2 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: Two children were left unsupervised inside the operation for several minutes.
Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified by the state Jul 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.
State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"
Inspector's note: Parents were not notified immediately after an incident where their children were left unsupervised.
Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified by the state Jul 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 26, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 7, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 9, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 13, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Nov 13, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 10, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Oct 13, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 23, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Stepping Stone School IX on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1823503.
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