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Stepping Stone School V

2001 Wells Branch Pkwy, Austin, TX 787284.2· 42 reviews
licensed capacity
168
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2025
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About Stepping Stone School V

Stepping Stone School V is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 24, 2025, for up to 168 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 4 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 and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
168 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™
StaffHighly trained teachers
SafetyOutdoor playground
TransportationTransportation (transportation to and from local elementary schools)
LanguagesSpanish and American Sign Language (ASL)
AccreditationOther accreditation (NAC)
Licensed capacity168 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stone School V 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 V

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
168 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1823117
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 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. Aug 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “A caregiver failed to wash a child's hands after a diaper changed and put the child directly onto their nap mat.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 4, 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 V

Is Stepping Stone School V licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 24, 2025.

When was Stepping Stone School V last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 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 V care for?

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

Does Stepping Stone School V accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Stepping Stone School V'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 V cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 990-0044 to ask.

What is Stepping Stone School V's phone number?

(512) 990-0044.

Where is Stepping Stone School V?

2001 Wells Branch Pkwy, Austin, TX 78728. The nearest other daycare we list is PISD Northwest Elementary Extended Day Program, 0.5 miles away.

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