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Stepping Stone School III
- licensed capacity
- 240
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About Stepping Stone School III
Stepping Stone School III is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 7, 2025, for up to 240 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAMOpens before 7 AMBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 240 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 13 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL)), STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Platinum Learning for Life™ |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation to local elementary schools for before- and after-school programs) |
| Licensed capacity | 240 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stone School III has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Williamson County has a median price of $202 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$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stone School III
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 240 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1823359
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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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- Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stone School III
Is Stepping Stone School III licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 7, 2025.
When was Stepping Stone School III last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stone School III had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 School III care for?
240, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Stepping Stone School III accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Stepping Stone School III's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Stepping Stone School III cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 258-9142 to ask.
What is Stepping Stone School III's phone number?
(512) 258-9142.
Where is Stepping Stone School III?
6616 McNeil Dr, Austin, TX 78729. The nearest other daycare we list is Casa Meraki School, 0.3 miles away.