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1107 N. Cedar Avenue, Tahlequah, OK
Stepping Stones Academy
- licensed capacity
- 45
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Stepping Stones Academy
Stepping Stones Academy is a licensed child care center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stones Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stones Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #K830024891
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 13 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 76% of Oklahoma daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.
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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Aug 7, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
340:110-3-296(b)(2)(B)(ii) When an infant falls asleep in equipment other than appropriate rest equipment, the infant is immediately moved to appropriate rest equipment.
“Rest Time: Infants were sleeping in a bouncer.”
340:110-3-296(b)(2)(C)(i) Infants are placed on their back for sleeping, unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position as documented per OAC 340:110-3-281.4(b). (found during the complaint investigation)
“Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Rest time: Infants are being placed in cribs on their stomachs.”
- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Rule not named in the record
“Licensing observed a teacher, counted in ratios, leave a classroom to let a parent in the door, which put the classroom out of ratio.”
- Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Nov 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“Licensing observed a climbing apparatus with a fall height over four feet tall that had less than 6 inches of impact material underneath.”
Rule not named in the record
“Licensing did not receive one employees personnel information form within two weeks of employment.”
- Nov 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“One trash container observed in the toddler room with soiled training pants/diapers did not have a lid on it.”
Rule not named in the record
“CCLS observed mouse droppings in the kitchen cabinets where food and dishes are stored.”
Rule not named in the record
“Program Director has not been present for the past 6 monitoring visits that were complete by both OK Child Care Services and Cherokee Nation Licensing. The monitoring visits where [name] has not been present include 8/1/23, 12/15/23, 4/16/24, 7/19/24, 11/5/24, and 11/19/24.”
- Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Nov 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“The compliance file only contained monitoring summaries from 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2019. No monitoring summaries were found for 2024.”
Rule not named in the record
“One staff member employed since 2/13/2020 has completed the same trainings every year to obtain her 20 hours.”
Jul 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“Plastic sand bucket broken on the playground with sharp points.”
Rule not named in the record
“CCLS observed a child crying in a chair in the toddler room without any interaction from teachers for at least 5 minutes.”
Rule not named in the record
“Toddler room is not well-equipped and needs to have more toys added to interest areas.”
- Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones Academy
Is Stepping Stones Academy licensed?
Yes. Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Stepping Stones Academy last inspected?
Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 76% of Oklahoma daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. 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?
45, 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, 7:00 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 (918) 931-1871 to ask.
What is Stepping Stones Academy's phone number?
(918) 931-1871.
Where is Stepping Stones Academy?
1400 Hensley Drive, Tahlequah, OK 74464. The nearest other daycare we list is Stigler Health and Wellness Center, Adventure Head Start-Tahlequah South, under 0.1 miles away.