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Stepping Stone Children's Academy

1100 NE McClain Rd, Bentonville, AR 727124.6· 51 reviews
licensed capacity
91
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2016
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About Stepping Stone Children's Academy

Stepping Stone Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Bentonville, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since March 3, 2016, for up to 91 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 59 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 17 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 Weeks to Pre Schoolers
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
91 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks to Pre Schoolers
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentStretch & Grow (low-impact exercise), Happy Feet (soccer)
StaffHighly trained in early childhood education and CPR/First Aid
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetySecure entry and exit points, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
MoreFounded 2004
Licensed capacity91 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Stepping Stone Children's Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
91 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2016
License number
#29968
See the state's record

Summary

59 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 20 of 59 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Aug 4, 2026Inspection1 rule 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.

  2. Jul 30, 2026Inspection1 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.

  3. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 1100.1101.12 Medicine shall be kept out of the reach of the children when dispensing and shall be stored in a locked area at all other times.

  5. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 24, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule 1100.1101.18 The facility shall be free of insects, rodents, and pests.

  8. Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 49 earlier visits
  1. Jun 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule 300.301.6 In a group containing children of different ages, the staff to child ratio shall meet the requirements for the youngest child in the group.

  2. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 1200.1201.14 All medications and poisonous substances shall be kept in separately locked areas.

  5. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 21, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 1100.1102.4 Caregiver’s and children’s hands shall be washed with soap before meals and snacks, after toileting, after each diaper change, and as needed. The use of hand sanitizer shall not be a replacement for soap and running water.

    • 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:

  8. Apr 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule 1100.1102.4 Caregiver’s and children’s hands shall be washed with soap before meals and snacks, after toileting, after each diaper change, and as needed. The use of hand sanitizer shall not be a replacement for soap and running water.

    • 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:

  9. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Mar 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  15. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Jan 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  23. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Jan 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

  25. Jan 7, 2026Complaint investigation2 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:

    • Safe sleep

      Rule 1000.1003.2 Infants and toddlers shall be placed in age appropriate cribs, cots, or mats meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards, for when they fall asleep. (Note: Also, any items used in the crib must be used according to manufacturer guidelines, regardless if the child is sleeping or not, in accordance with 1001.1.)

  26. Jan 7, 2026Complaint investigation2 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:

    • Safe sleep

      Rule 1000.1003.2 Infants and toddlers shall be placed in age appropriate cribs, cots, or mats meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards, for when they fall asleep. (Note: Also, any items used in the crib must be used according to manufacturer guidelines, regardless if the child is sleeping or not, in accordance with 1001.1.)

  27. Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Dec 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Dec 22, 2025Visit3 rules 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:

    • 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:

    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.2.a The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children

  30. Dec 22, 2025Visit3 rules 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:

    • 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:

    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.2.a The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children

  31. Dec 22, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules 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:

    • 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:

    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.2.a The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children

  32. Dec 22, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules 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:

    • 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:

    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.2.a The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children

  33. Dec 22, 2025Inspection3 rules 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:

    • 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:

    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.2.a The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children

  34. Dec 22, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules 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:

    • 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:

    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.2.a The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children

  35. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  36. Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  37. Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  38. Dec 3, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules 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:

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 200.201.3 The facility shall provide a written procedure for reporting suspected licensing violations. Serious licensing violations shall be reported to the Licensing Unit. These include, but are not limited to, violations relating to transportation, inappropriate behavior guidance, leaving children unattended, or unsupervised, staff to child ratio violations, or any other violations that could imminently affect the health and safety of children.

    • 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:

  39. Dec 3, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules 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:

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule 200.201.3 The facility shall provide a written procedure for reporting suspected licensing violations. Serious licensing violations shall be reported to the Licensing Unit. These include, but are not limited to, violations relating to transportation, inappropriate behavior guidance, leaving children unattended, or unsupervised, staff to child ratio violations, or any other violations that could imminently affect the health and safety of children.

    • 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:

  40. Nov 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  41. Nov 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  42. Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  43. Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  44. Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  45. Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  46. Aug 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  47. Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  48. Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  49. Dec 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule 900.902.15 Providers and caregivers shall be aware of and remove when possible any hazardous items children may wear on play equipment such as helmets, drawstrings, and other accessories around the neck that may cause a strangulation or entanglement hazard.

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 Stepping Stone Children's Academy

Is Stepping Stone Children's Academy licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 3, 2016.

When was Stepping Stone Children's Academy last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 59 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stepping Stone Children's Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 20 of 59 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 Stepping Stone Children's Academy care for?

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

Does Stepping Stone Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Stepping Stone Children's Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Stepping Stone Children's Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 845-2229 to ask.

What is Stepping Stone Children's Academy's phone number?

(479) 845-2229.

Where is Stepping Stone Children's Academy?

1100 NE McClain Rd, Bentonville, AR 72712. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindle MDO and Weekday Preschool, 0.6 miles away.

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