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Stepping Stone School XVII

1007 E 40th St, Austin, TX 787514.4· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
88
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2025

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About Stepping Stone School XVII

Stepping Stone School XVII is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 17, 2025, for up to 88 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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
88 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity88 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stone School XVII 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 XVII

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
88 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1823404
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 4 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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  1. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 19, 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 XVII

Is Stepping Stone School XVII licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 17, 2025.

When was Stepping Stone School XVII last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

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

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 4 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 XVII care for?

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

Does Stepping Stone School XVII accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Stepping Stone School XVII's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Stepping Stone School XVII cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 474-1919 to ask.

What is Stepping Stone School XVII's phone number?

(512) 474-1919.

Where is Stepping Stone School XVII?

1007 E 40th St, Austin, TX 78751. The nearest other daycare we list is Stepping Stone School XI, 0.1 miles away.

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