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Stepping Stones Academy

639 Merchant St, Vacaville, CA 956884.7· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
10
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$424
year first licensed
2022
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About Stepping Stones Academy

Stepping Stones Academy is a licensed child care center in Vacaville, California. The state has licensed it since June 8, 2022, for up to 10 children.

It is open Monday, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM; Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM; Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since May 2022, with 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
10 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity10 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 Solano County has a median price of $424 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.
Solano County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$424
Home daycare$367

Toddler

Center$272
Home daycare$304

Preschool

Center$214
Home daycare$285

School age

Center$119
Home daycare$220

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

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Stepping Stones Academy since May 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
10 children
First licensed
2022
License number
#485408078
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Summary

6 visits since May 2022 · Last visit Nov 14, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 5, as the state counts them

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. Nov 14, 2025Inspection
  2. Oct 3, 2024Inspection
  3. Apr 10, 2024Visit
  4. Jun 28, 2023Inspection
  5. Oct 26, 2022Visit
  6. May 6, 2022Visit

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 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. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 8, 2022.

Does Stepping Stones Academy have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Stepping Stones Academy since May 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Stepping Stones Academy care for?

10, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Stepping Stones Academy's hours?

Monday, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM; Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM; Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Stepping Stones Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (209) 855-1556 to ask.

What is Stepping Stones Academy's phone number?

(209) 855-1556.

Where is Stepping Stones Academy?

639 Merchant St, Vacaville, CA 95688. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Academy - P/S, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).