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A Stepping Stone for Kids

924 Grand Blvd, Wauconda, IL 600844.5· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
63
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$305

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About A Stepping Stone for Kids

A Stepping Stone for Kids is a licensed child care center in Wauconda, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 63 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
63 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Licensed capacity63 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

A Stepping Stone for Kids has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lake County has a median price of $305 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Lake County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$305
Home daycare$208

Toddler

Center$247
Home daycare$194

Preschool

Center$236
Home daycare$176

School age

Center$81
Home daycare$37

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for A Stepping Stone for Kids

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
63 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#574610
See the state's record

Inspections

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Illinois publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Illinois Department of Early Childhood on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about A Stepping Stone for Kids

Is A Stepping Stone for Kids licensed?

Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

Does A Stepping Stone for Kids have inspection violations?

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can A Stepping Stone for Kids care for?

63, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are A Stepping Stone for Kids' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Stepping Stone for Kids cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (847) 487-8960 to ask.

What is A Stepping Stone for Kids' phone number?

(847) 487-8960.

Where is A Stepping Stone for Kids?

924 Grand Blvd, Wauconda, IL 60084. The nearest other daycare we list is Messiah Lutheran Preschool, 1.9 miles away.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).