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Stepping Stones Childcare & Education
- licensed capacity
- 92
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $170
- year first licensed
- 1995
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About
About Stepping Stones Childcare & Education
Stepping Stones Childcare & Education is a licensed child care center in Yakima, Washington. The state has licensed it since March 28, 1995, for up to 92 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care and infant care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $170 to $300.
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
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Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 92 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 30 days to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Staff | Teachers are background-checked and thoroughly trained |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| More | Founded 1990 |
| Licensed capacity | 92 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stones Childcare & Education lists weekly tuition from $170 to $300. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Yakima County has a median price of $270 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 1- to 2-year-olds - weekly rate | $275 |
| 3- to 5-year-olds - weekly rate | $250 |
| Infants - weekly rate | $300 |
| Latchkey Before and After School Care - weekly rate | $170 |
| Latchkey Vacation School - weekly rate | $200 |
| 3- to 5-year-olds - daily drop-in rate | $68 a day |
| 1- to 2-year-olds - daily drop-in rate | $70 a day |
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$270
Home daycare$198
Toddler
Center$208
Home daycare$200
Preschool
Center$208
Home daycare$200
School age
Center$152
Home daycare$183
State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stones Childcare & Education
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed child care center
- Capacity
- 92 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 1995
- License number
- #5206
Inspections
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
Washington publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones Childcare & Education
Is Stepping Stones Childcare & Education licensed?
Yes. Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 28, 1995.
Does Stepping Stones Childcare & Education have inspection violations?
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
How many children can Stepping Stones Childcare & Education care for?
92, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Stepping Stones Childcare & Education's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Stepping Stones Childcare & Education cost?
Weekly tuition from $170 to $300, as it lists it.
What is Stepping Stones Childcare & Education's phone number?
(509) 575-1609.
Where is Stepping Stones Childcare & Education?
1623 S 7th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902. The nearest other daycare we list is Wonder Kids, 0.6 miles away.