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Stepping Stone School VIII

7601 Oconnor Dr, Round Rock, TX 786814.5· 66 reviews
licensed capacity
278
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
year first permitted
2026
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About Stepping Stone School VIII

Stepping Stone School VIII is a licensed child care center in Round Rock, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 2, 2026, for up to 278 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:15 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
278 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 license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity278 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stone School VIII 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.
Williamson County medians, full time, per week

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

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 VIII

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
278 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1822999
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 3, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Caregivers were arguing in front of the children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026

  6. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “Four children were observed to have expired medication stored. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

      “Cubbies in the gymnasium, science lab and CCLC Imaginarium classrooms were observed without children's name labeled on them. This was corrected when the operation placed labels with children names on the cubbies inside each room.”

      Corrected during the visit

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Sep 25, 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 VIII

Is Stepping Stone School VIII licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 2, 2026.

When was Stepping Stone School VIII last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 VIII care for?

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

Does Stepping Stone School VIII accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Stepping Stone School VIII'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 VIII cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 246-8344 to ask.

What is Stepping Stone School VIII's phone number?

(512) 246-8344.

Where is Stepping Stone School VIII?

7601 Oconnor Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681. The nearest other daycare we list is King of Kings Lutheran Church Childrens Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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