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Durham, NC 27712 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Stepping Stone Academy
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $228
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About Stepping Stone Academy
Stepping Stone Academy is a licensed home daycare in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 880-5196 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stone Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Durham County has a median price of $228 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$317
Home daycare$228
Toddler
Center$239
Home daycare$202
Preschool
Center$188
Home daycare$191
School age
Center$102
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stone Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32001844
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Records and paperwork 6
- Transportation 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
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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Jun 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file. The professional development plan was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026
Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026
For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026
Jan 21, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
Jun 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025
The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025
For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025
- Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days.
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024
Operator did not develop and adopt a written plan of care for completing routine tasks to ensure routine tasks did not interfere with the care of children during hours of operation.
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024
Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024
Operator or other transportation provider did not comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations concerning vehicles and the transportation of passengers.
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024
Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024
Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
Jan 18, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stone Academy
Is Stepping Stone Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Stepping Stone Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stone Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 29 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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 Stepping Stone Academy care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Stepping Stone Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Stepping Stone Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 880-5196 to confirm.
How much does Stepping Stone Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 880-5196 to ask.
What is Stepping Stone Academy's phone number?
(919) 880-5196.
Where is Stepping Stone Academy?
Durham, NC 27712. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.