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Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center

8021 FM 78 Ste 131, Converse, TX 78109
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2018

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About Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center

Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center is a licensed child care center in Converse, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 30, 2018, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bexar County has a median price of $171 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.
Bexar County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$171
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$139

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1657974
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 5, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 15 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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.

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  1. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “When reviewing the handbook, applications and operational policy there was no signed verification that the parents were aware of their parent rights.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

      “One out of ten children's files did not have a health statement to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Three out of the ten children files reviewed did not have the correct emergency contact. The information provided was parent contact when it should be a acquaintance or another family member.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025

  3. Feb 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

      “There was no crib in the infant room that had three infants aged 10-15 months old. The ten month old infant is a non walking infant. NOTE: This was corrected when a crib that was stored outside the classroom was brought into the infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024

  8. Sep 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 27, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “One of eight children's records did not include a signed emergency medical authorization.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One of eight children's records did not have a current immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

      “While reviewing staff records, six of eight records, including the director's, did not have verification of the required annual training hours: director had 20.75 of 30; three employees had 18 of 24; one employee had 4 of 24; and one employee had 21 of 24.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

      “During lunch time, only four of the required five nutritional components were provided for children. Ramen noodles, corn, pineapple, and milk.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024

  10. Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 21 earlier visits
  1. Aug 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed sleeping in a crib covered with a blanket.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The afterschool room was over ratio by 1 when there were 27 children ranging in ages 6-11 years old with one caregiver. The infant room was left out of ratio by 3 when a caregiver left out leaving the room out of ratio. The toddler room was left out of ratio by 1 when a caregiver left out of the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “Several cribs in the infant room sheets were observed to be loose and not snug fitting on the mattress that the infants were sleeping on.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

  6. Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The afterschool room was over ratio. There were 30 children ranging in ages 3-12 years old with one caregiver. The room was over ratio by 4.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “An accumulation of dust was observed on the ceiling fans in the after-school room.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2023

  9. Mar 28, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “A caregiver was observed twice conducting a diaper change and did not wash her hands afterwards.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1501(b) - Caregiver Responsible for Each Child

      “The 2-year-old room had 13 children with one teacher. Based upon the standard this age group was out of ratio by 2 children. This was corrected when the 2 children were moved to the 3-year-old room.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      “A container that contained bottles and cups with milk in them were on the diaper changing table. This was corrected when the container was moved to a counter located by a sink.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “A caregiver was observed not washing a child's hands after diaper changing. This was corrected when she was told to wash the child's hands.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023

  10. Mar 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Mar 1, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate

      “Based on the interviews and inspections conducted, the after schoolteachers were playing PG children's Netflix movies. According to the Netflix rating PG is considered Parental Guidance suggested.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used

      “A caregiver was observe changing a child's diaper on the floor rug that children walk and play on. This was corrected when the rug was removed, and a changing mat was placed in the room.”

      Corrected during the visit

  12. Dec 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Dec 15, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “The operation failed to notify licensing within 48 hours of being informed that an infant in their care was taken to the emergency room. The operation was notified through the daycare’s app. on 12/15/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “A caregiver failed to notify the parent of an infant who fell and bumped head while inside of the crib by sending a message on the daycare app or during pick up.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023

  14. Nov 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Nov 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  16. Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Aug 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  18. Jun 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Jun 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  20. May 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  21. Apr 29, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

      “One out of ten employees was missing 16 hours of pre-service training and she was hired in November 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “All the fire extinguishers in the building were last serviced in February 2021. This was corrected when a company was called during the inspection to come and service them.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center

Is Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 30, 2018.

When was Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 5, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center care for?

85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center's hours?

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

How much does Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 662-7010 to ask.

What is Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center's phone number?

(210) 662-7010.

Where is Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center?

8021 FM 78 Ste 131, Converse, TX 78109. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy Beech Trail, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).