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Saint George, UT 84770 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Stepping Stones - Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 125
- open each week
- 7 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $660
- year first licensed
- 2022
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About
About Stepping Stones - Early Learning Center
Stepping Stones - Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Saint George, Utah. The state has licensed it since May 19, 2022, for up to 125 children.
It is open Monday, 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Tuesday, 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Wednesday to Thursday, Open 24 hours; Friday, 12:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Saturday, 5:00 AM to 7:30 PM; Sunday, 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $660 to $1,230.
Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayPosts tuition
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Birth to 12 years (rates listed from Birth – 23 Months through 6-12 Years Old)
- Hours today
- 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| SundayToday | 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Birth to 12 years (rates listed from Birth – 23 Months through 6-12 Years Old) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff | Infant/Child CPR and first aid certified, Utah Food Handler permits, educational backgrounds in early childhood care and education, ongoing training in child development |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Extended Hour Child Care Center; maximum 12 hours of care per day |
| Assistance it accepts | Utah Child Care Subsidy |
| Licensed capacity | 125 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stones - Early Learning Center lists monthly tuition from $660 to $1,230.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 Years Old, monthly rate, 4-5 days a week | $992 |
| 3 Years Old, monthly rate, 4-5 days a week | $900 |
| 4 Years Old, monthly rate, 4-5 days a week | $875 |
| 5 Years Old, monthly rate, 4-5 days a week | $825 |
| 6-12 Years Old, monthly rate, 4-5 days a week | $660 |
| Birth – 23 Months, monthly rate, 4-5 days a week, up to 45 hours a week | $1,230 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 Years Old, daily rate, 1-3 days a week | $49.60 |
| 3 Years Old, daily rate, 1-3 days a week | $45 |
| 4 Years Old, daily rate, 1-3 days a week | $43.75 |
| 5 Years Old, daily rate, 1-3 days a week | $41.25 |
| 6-12 Years Old, daily rate, 1-3 days a week | $33 |
| Birth – 23 Months, daily rate, 1-3 days a week, up to 12 hours a day | $61.50 |
| Registration Fee, per child, per family, due at enrollment to secure a spot | $40 |
| Annual Enrollment Fee, added to monthly tuition as $5.00 a month per child, per family | $60 |
| Drop-in rate, $8/hour up to 4 hours; 4+ hours charged the daily rate | $8 an hour |
12 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stones - Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 125 children
- First licensed
- 2022
- License number
- #F22-88333
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 13 visits · 4 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 38% of Utah daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.
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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- Sep 4, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 9, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
R380-80-6(1)(a)-(i) Client rights
“The provider was out of compliance with R380-80-6 (1)(c) for failing to ensure that the client was free from potential harm. During the investigation inspection, the evidence substantiated that the provider failed to pick up the child from the bus stop and he was found sitting alone for over one hour.”
R380-600-7(16)(a)-(e) Critical incidents reporting requirements
“The provider was out of compliance with R380-600-7(16)(a)(c) for failing to submit a critical incident report to the Office of Licensing within one business day of the occurrence and for failing to notify the parent or legal guardian within 24 hours. The evidence substantiated that the incident occurred on April 30, 2026. A review of the OL records indicate that no corresponding critical incident report was submitted. This is a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on August 26, 2025.”
- Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 22, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Apr 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
R381-100-17(3)(a)-(d) Medication container requirements
“The provider was out of compliance with R381-100-17(3)(b) by not ensuring that a prescription medication was stored in the pharmacy container. During the inspection, an epi-pen for one child did not have the pharmacy container. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 11/02/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
- Nov 14, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
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Sep 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
R381-100-13(8) Standing water inaccessible
“The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring that standing water was inaccessible. In the outdoor area, there was a depression in the middle of the grassy area where water collects from the sprinklers, which was a little over two inches at the deepest mark, and greater than 5 by 5 inches in diameter at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
- Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones - Early Learning Center
Is Stepping Stones - Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 19, 2022.
When was Stepping Stones - Early Learning Center last inspected?
Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones - Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 38% of Utah daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. 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 - Early Learning Center care for?
125, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Stepping Stones - Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday, 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Tuesday, 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Wednesday to Thursday, Open 24 hours; Friday, 12:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Saturday, 5:00 AM to 7:30 PM; Sunday, 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Stepping Stones - Early Learning Center cost?
Monthly tuition from $660 to $1,230, as it lists it.
What is Stepping Stones - Early Learning Center's phone number?
(435) 562-5444.
Where is Stepping Stones - Early Learning Center?
37 S 200 E, Saint George, UT 84770. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Harvard Academy, 0.3 miles away.