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Stepping Stones

705 7th ST, Crested Butte, CO 812245.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
76
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$285

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About Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones is a licensed child care center in Crested Butte, Colorado. It is licensed by the state, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM.

Colorado Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Licensed capacity
76 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

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 capacity76 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stones has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gunnison County has a median price of $285 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.
Gunnison County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$285
Home daycare$216

Toddler

Center$262
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$155
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$146
Home daycare$83

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

Colorado Department of Early Childhood 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
Child Care Center
Capacity
76 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60279
See the state's record

Inspections

Colorado Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Colorado publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Colorado Department of Early Childhood on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Stepping Stones

Is Stepping Stones licensed?

Yes. Colorado Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Stepping Stones have inspection violations?

Colorado Department of Early Childhood 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 care for?

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

Does Stepping Stones accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Stepping Stones' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Stepping Stones cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (970) 349-5288 to ask.

What is Stepping Stones' phone number?

(970) 349-5288.

Where is Stepping Stones?

705 7th ST, Crested Butte, CO 81224. The nearest other daycare we list is Crested Butte Community School - Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Colorado Department of Early Childhood (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).