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Stepping Stones Childcare

15101 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011
licensed capacity
89
open each week
5 days
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About Stepping Stones Childcare

Stepping Stones Childcare is a child care center in Ballwin, Missouri. It is license-exempt, for up to 89 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
89 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday Through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity89 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stones Childcare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Stepping Stones Childcare

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
License-exempt (religious organization or nursery school)
Capacity
89 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#002965813
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11.

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. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

  3. Sep 19, 2024Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Safety and hazards

      RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

  4. Sep 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-300.090 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-300.110 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records

    • Safety and hazards

      RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.

Copied from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Stepping Stones Childcare

Is Stepping Stones Childcare licensed?

No. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Missouri.

When was Stepping Stones Childcare last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stepping Stones Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11. 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 Childcare care for?

89, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Stepping Stones Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Stepping Stones Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 736-2434 to ask.

What is Stepping Stones Childcare's phone number?

(314) 736-2434.

Where is Stepping Stones Childcare?

15101 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Ballwin, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood (license and visits).