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Mrs. Shelby's Stepping Stones Academy

323 E Venable St, Booneville, AR 729275.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
84
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2020
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About Mrs. Shelby's Stepping Stones Academy

Mrs. Shelby's Stepping Stones Academy is a licensed child care center in Booneville, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since March 30, 2020, for up to 84 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
84 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity84 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Mrs. Shelby's Stepping Stones Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Mrs. Shelby's Stepping Stones Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
84 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2020
License number
#34323
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 19 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 44% of Arkansas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

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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  1. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 10, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.h The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

  3. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 8, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 600.604.1.i The child care facility shall maintain a record for each child in care which shall be on site. Records for children no longer enrolled may be maintained off site. Children’s records shall contain the following information:

    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.2 Physical punishment shall not be administered to children.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule 200.201.2 The facility shall provide a written procedure for reporting suspected child maltreatment. This procedure shall be followed, and a call made to the hotline whenever there is suspicion of child maltreatment (1-800-482-5964). These reports of child maltreatment shall include all allegations made to the Licensee by parents, staff members, or the general public. The Licensee should call Child Care Licensing for guidance if there is any question about whether or not the hotline should be called regarding any situation where potential child maltreatment is involved.

  7. May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 1200.1201.7.a Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced as follows:

  3. Jul 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.i The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.n The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

  4. Jul 18, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.8 At no time shall children be left unsupervised or unattended. The child care center shall provide additional staff for any temporary absence of primary child caring staff for activities such as breaks, meal preparation, transportation, etc.

    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.h The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

  5. Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      Rule 100.110.2.a Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through a fingerprint criminal records check (which includes the Arkansas Sexual Offender Registry) conducted by the Arkansas State Police. A prospective staff member may not begin work until the Arkansas State Police criminal record check result has been returned as satisfactory. Following receipt of the satisfactory result, this individual must be supervised at all times, pending completion of all of the required background check components, by a staff member who has successfully completed all required background checks. A National Sexual Offender Registry check will also be conducted on prospective employees. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a criminal background check and sexual offender registry check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.

  8. Feb 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule 300.301.9 The use of cell phones by staff while supervising children shall be prohibited except in emergency situations.

    • Background checks

      Rule 100.109.1.b The following persons shall be required to have their background reviewed through an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check. Prospective employees who have not lived in the State of Arkansas during the preceding five (5) years will be subject to current federal guidelines regarding conducting a child maltreatment background check in any states where they resided during the past five (5) years.

  9. Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Oct 11, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.8 At no time shall children be left unsupervised or unattended. The child care center shall provide additional staff for any temporary absence of primary child caring staff for activities such as breaks, meal preparation, transportation, etc.

Copied from the Arkansas Office of Early Childhood on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Mrs. Shelby's Stepping Stones Academy

Is Mrs. Shelby's Stepping Stones Academy licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 30, 2020.

When was Mrs. Shelby's Stepping Stones Academy last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mrs. Shelby's Stepping Stones Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 7 of 19 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 44% of Arkansas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. 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 Mrs. Shelby's Stepping Stones Academy care for?

84, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Mrs. Shelby's Stepping Stones Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Mrs. Shelby's Stepping Stones Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mrs. Shelby's Stepping Stones Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 675-1633 to ask.

What is Mrs. Shelby's Stepping Stones Academy's phone number?

(479) 675-1633.

Where is Mrs. Shelby's Stepping Stones Academy?

323 E Venable St, Booneville, AR 72927. The nearest other daycare we list is Mother's Touch Preschool, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood (license and visits).