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Stepping Stone School IX

8121 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 787574.3· 52 reviews
licensed capacity
227
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2025
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About Stepping Stone School IX

Stepping Stone School IX is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 14, 2025, for up to 227 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. 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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks through 13 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
227 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 13 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL)), STEM / STEAM
CurriculumPlatinum Learning for Life™
EnrichmentSummer swim lessons
TransportationTransportation (transportation from Doss, Gullett, Hill and Pillow Elementary)
Licensed capacity227 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stone School IX 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Travis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$229
Home daycare$206

Toddler

Center$214
Home daycare$196

Preschool

Center$209
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$197
Home daycare$184

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 School IX

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
227 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1823503
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 11 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jul 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 24, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule 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

      “A child injury that required medical treatment was not reported to CCR.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

  3. Jun 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Stepping Stone School IX

Is Stepping Stone School IX licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 14, 2025.

When was Stepping Stone School IX last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stepping Stone School IX had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 School IX care for?

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

Does Stepping Stone School IX accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Stepping Stone School IX'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 IX cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 371-1777 to ask.

What is Stepping Stone School IX's phone number?

(512) 371-1777.

Where is Stepping Stone School IX?

8121 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78757. The nearest other daycare we list is Wild Heart Preschool, 0.5 miles away.

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