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Stepping Stone School XVIII

9325 Alice Mae Ln, Austin, TX 787484.2· 48 reviews
licensed capacity
170
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2025

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About Stepping Stone School XVIII

Stepping Stone School XVIII is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 17, 2025, for up to 170 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 9 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
6:30 AM to 6:15 PM
Licensed capacity
170 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity170 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stone School XVIII 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 XVIII

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
170 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1823437
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 9 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. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. 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 XVIII

Is Stepping Stone School XVIII 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 XVIII last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

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

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 9 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 XVIII care for?

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

Does Stepping Stone School XVIII accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Stepping Stone School XVIII'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 XVIII cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 420-0632 to ask.

What is Stepping Stone School XVIII's phone number?

(512) 420-0632.

Where is Stepping Stone School XVIII?

9325 Alice Mae Ln, Austin, TX 78748. The nearest other daycare we list is Tigerlily Preschool, 0.8 miles away.

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