Stepping Stone School XVII
1007 E 40th St, Austin, TX
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Primrose School of Austin at Mueller is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 20, 2020, for up to 284 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 43 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Primrose Schools Balanced Learning® |
| Staff | CPR and first-aid certified staff |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Licensed capacity | 284 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Primrose School of Austin at Mueller 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).
State record
43 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 43 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
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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746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“The investigation concluded that two caregivers, were not properly supervising the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“The caregivers in charge of the classroom were not aware of the number of total children in their care.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The last santation inspection is dated 09/05/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There are concerns with caregiver to child ratios.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“It was found that during the break transition of teachers it was not communicated that a food item should not be served to a child with a food allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Classroom preschool 1 caregivers reported having 17 children in care when they had 20 children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A child was left unsupervised for 5 minutes in a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to report an incident where a child was left unsupervised in a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“There was a child that was left unsupervised in a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to report an incident where a child was left unsupervised in a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“There was a child that was left unsupervised in a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“At inspection, the operation did not have a playground checklist, available for CCR.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A child was left in the classroom alone for approximately 4-6 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2025
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Of the 10 staff files reviewed the following needs to be updated: 4 files need the date of hire 5 files need documentation of Pre-Service Training 4 files need to complete 20-21 training hours 7 files need to complete 21-22 training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Updated infant feeding instructions were missing for 8 children. Two of these were corrected during inspection when the parents were contacted and stated that there were no changes.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One staff member was accidentally inactivated on 2/23/22. They were present at the operation without an updated background check eligibility notification. This was corrected at inspection with the staff member left the operation while I was present.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“10 staff files were reviewed. One staff member needs proof of her 2020-2021 trainings, and one staff member needs proof of two more hours of training.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2022
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“5 staff training files were not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One child was missing an up to date immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“Expired medication was located in the medication bin during the inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the expired medications were removed from the medication bin.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One allergy action plan needs to be signed by both the parent and the doctor. Two allergy action plans need to be signed by the doctor.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Two staff members need notarized affidavits for the HR file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2021
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“A copy of the updated annual fire inspection was not on file at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2022
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“During naptime one classroom was out of ratio. There were 10 children in care with one staff member. There were children in the room under 18 months old. This was corrected at inspection when the second caregiver returned to the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“Two staff members were unaware of the number of children in their classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2021
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“Two classrooms had exit doors that were blocked by naptime cots. This was corrected at inspection when the cots were removed from in front of the doors.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Drill logs have not been documented since August 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2022
746.611(a)(2) - Required Health Statement - Signed affidavit from parent stating medical diagnosis and treatment conflict with religious beliefs
“Three caregivers were missing the notarized affidavit in their staff file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2021
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“One caregiver was missing a copy of their diploma or transcripts in their staff file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2021
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“10 staff files were reviewed. Six caregivers were missing training in child maltreatment.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2021
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregiver needed to renew their CPR/First Aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 20, 2020.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 43 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 9 of 43 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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.
284, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 668-1010 to ask.
(512) 668-1010.
2200 Aldrich St Ste 130, Austin, TX 78723. The nearest other daycare we list is Copernicus STEM Academy, 0.6 miles away.