Stepping Stone School IX
8121 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX
4.3· 52 reviews
Leaps n Bounds
- licensed capacity
- 211
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $229
- year first permitted
- 2005
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About
About Leaps n Bounds
Leaps n Bounds is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 21, 2005, for up to 211 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 211 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Frog Street |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 211 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Leaps n Bounds has not listed its tuition. 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Leaps n Bounds
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 211 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2005
- License number
- #849013
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 17 visits
- Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation has not maintained the annual fire inspection as required. The last fire inspection was conducted on 04/18/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025
Jun 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation has not maintained the annual fire inspection as required. The last fire inspection was conducted on 04/18/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025
Jun 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation has not maintained the annual fire inspection as required. The last fire inspection was conducted on 04/18/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
May 22, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation is pending the annual fire inspection report. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/18/2023.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2025
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
- Oct 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jul 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
“10 Play yard sheets were not snug fit. Infants were napping in the crib without a snug fitted sheet.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The fire inspection was not available.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025
- Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 3, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“There is chipped paint on a classroom wall.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023
- Jul 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Aug 1, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“The operation did not have a completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan on file for a child with allergies listed on their admissions paperwork.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation's last documented sanitation inspection was conducted 7/19/2021”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Leaps n Bounds
Is Leaps n Bounds licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 21, 2005.
When was Leaps n Bounds last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Leaps n Bounds had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Leaps n Bounds care for?
211, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Leaps n Bounds accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Leaps n Bounds' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Leaps n Bounds cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 346-5327 to ask.
What is Leaps n Bounds' phone number?
(512) 346-5327.
Where is Leaps n Bounds?
7010 Village Center Dr, Austin, TX 78731. The nearest other daycare we list is My Friends House, 0.1 miles away.