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Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center

607 Washington St, Laredo, TX 780405.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
37
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$126
year first permitted
2020

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About Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center

Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Laredo, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 14, 2020, for up to 37 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hours

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
7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
37 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Saturday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SundayNot 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 capacity37 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Webb County has a median price of $126 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.
Webb County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$126
Home daycare$115

Toddler

Center$119
Home daycare$111

Preschool

Center$117
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$111
Home daycare$105

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 Child Care and Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
37 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1711585
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 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. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending the immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children

      “Infant group was observed to be in the outdoor playground at the same time as toddler and pre-k group. The children were observed playing in the same area.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026

  3. May 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

      “Four children's files were evaluated. Two files were missing a statement, from a health-care professional, indicating the child is able to take part in the child-care program.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

    • Records and paperworkLow risk

      746.629(b) - Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement

      “Four children's files were reviewed. One file was missing the vision and hearing screening requirement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      “Four employees' attendance records were evaluated. One employee's attendance record was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

  4. Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “A 5-month-old infant was observed to be in care with a 24-month-old child. One caregiver was observed supervising 6 children. SAG 12m to 17m.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “An employee was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024

  6. Jun 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Health inspection was conducted on July 14, 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2022

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 Child Care and Learning Center

Is Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 14, 2020.

When was Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Child Care and Learning Center care for?

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

Does Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 602-0774 to ask.

What is Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center's phone number?

(956) 602-0774.

Where is Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center?

607 Washington St, Laredo, TX 78040. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Space Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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