Stepping Stone School XI
3811 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX
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Child Craft School
- licensed capacity
- 99
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $850
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About Child Craft School
Child Craft School is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 7, 2016, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $850 to $1,050.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 5 months to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care and part-time care |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Must be fully potty trained (Jellybeans class) |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1957 |
| Licensed capacity | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Child Craft School lists monthly tuition from $850 to $1,050. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $229 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Carebears (Younger 2's) | $925 |
| Jellybeans (Older 3's and 4's must be fully potty trained) | $850 |
| Longhorns (Older 2's and 3's) | $925 |
| Rainbows (1 year-olds) | $1,050 |
| Star Babies (Infants) | $1,050 |
| Registration Fee | $150 |
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$229
Home daycare$206
Toddler
Center$214
Home daycare$196
Preschool
Center$209
Home daycare$194
School age
Center$197
Home daycare$184
State record
Inspection reports for Child Craft School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1619697
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“Thee was not enough loose fill surfacinf material where the swings are located.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
“First Aid kit was missing first aid emergency guide.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was conducted on 03/12/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“LAst Sasnitation inspection was conducted on 09/19/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
- Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Apr 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver was present without a completed background check. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregiver leave.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
Mar 20, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“The first aid kit contained expired items. This was corrected at inspection when the expired items were removed and thrown away.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The playground did not have the required amount of loose fill.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The emergency drill form was not being filled out each month. There was no fire drill documented for January. There was one for February. The smoke detector and CO2 detector tests were being done but not documented.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Of four staff files reviewed, four were missing proof of training in emergency preparedness, administering medication, food allergies, and hazardous material. One was missing proof of training in SIDS, shaken baby, and early brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
- Apr 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 5, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“During the inspection 8 staff files were reviewed, and each staff member only had 4 hours of annual training completed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Child Craft School
Is Child Craft School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 7, 2016.
When was Child Craft School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Child Craft School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Child Craft School care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Child Craft School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Child Craft School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Child Craft School cost?
Monthly tuition from $850 to $1,050, as it lists it.
What is Child Craft School's phone number?
(512) 472-3437.
Where is Child Craft School?
800 W 30th St, Austin, TX 78705. The nearest other daycare we list is All Saints Episcopal Church, 0.6 miles away.