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Stepping Stones Academy

1959 Saratoga Blvd Ste 204, Corpus Christi, TX 784174.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
117
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$153
year first permitted
2024
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About Stepping Stones Academy

Stepping Stones Academy is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 5, 2024, for up to 117 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens 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
117 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity117 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stones Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Nueces County has a median price of $153 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.
Nueces County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$153
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$144
Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$133
Home daycare$125

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 Stones Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
117 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1789797
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • 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. Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “Observed rocking and rotating equipment (circle cycle mery go round, 4-seat seesaw and fulcrum seesaw) on concrete area with no surfacing under play structures.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “Observed a highchair in use and child was not fasted on highchair according to manufacture use, due to straps not fastening. Corrected at inspection when highchair was changed for one with functioning straps.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The outdoor area had 4 central units that were not enclosed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan

      “The outdoor activity space was not set up with equipment appropriate for all ages.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024

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 Stones Academy

Is Stepping Stones Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 5, 2024.

When was Stepping Stones Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stepping Stones Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Stones Academy care for?

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

Does Stepping Stones Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Stepping Stones Academy'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 Stones Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 834-1099 to ask.

What is Stepping Stones Academy's phone number?

(361) 834-1099.

Where is Stepping Stones Academy?

1959 Saratoga Blvd Ste 204, Corpus Christi, TX 78417. The nearest other daycare we list is Upbring Head Start (Centro de Ninos), 0.8 miles away.

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