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Stepping Stone

5506 E Kirby St, Tampa, FL 336173.3· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
171
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$240
year first licensed
2012

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About Stepping Stone

Stepping Stone is a licensed child care center in Tampa, Florida. The state has licensed it since December 20, 2012, for up to 171 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks-12 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
171 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
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks-12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (safe transportation from center to your child's school and back)
Licensed capacity171 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stone has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hillsborough County has a median price of $240 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.
Hillsborough County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$240
Home daycare$175

Toddler

Center$190
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$150

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$120

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

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
171 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2012
License number
#C13HI0263
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Stepping Stone

Is Stepping Stone licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 20, 2012.

Does Stepping Stone have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Stepping Stone care for?

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

Does Stepping Stone accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Stepping Stone's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Stepping Stone cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (813) 988-2875 to ask.

What is Stepping Stone's phone number?

(813) 988-2875.

Where is Stepping Stone?

5506 E Kirby St, Tampa, FL 33617. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Learners Academy of Tampa Phase 2, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).