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Stepping Stones Educational Group

506 Linwood Drive, Paragould, AR 72450
licensed capacity
32
open each week
1 day
year first licensed
2024
Call (870) 243-1216Directions

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About Stepping Stones Educational Group

Stepping Stones Educational Group is a licensed child care center in Paragould, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since April 19, 2024, for up to 32 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
32 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
TuesdayNot listed
WednesdayNot listed
ThursdayNot listed
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity32 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stones Educational Group has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Stepping Stones Educational Group

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
32 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2024
License number
#00050088
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 12 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 44% of Arkansas 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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  1. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosSerious deficiency

      Rule 300.301.2.c The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of Children

  7. May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the Arkansas Office of Early Childhood on October 4, 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 Educational Group

Is Stepping Stones Educational Group licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 19, 2024.

When was Stepping Stones Educational Group last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stepping Stones Educational Group had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 12 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 44% of Arkansas 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 Educational Group care for?

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

Does Stepping Stones Educational Group accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Stepping Stones Educational Group's hours?

Monday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Stepping Stones Educational Group cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (870) 243-1216 to ask.

What is Stepping Stones Educational Group's phone number?

(870) 243-1216.

Where is Stepping Stones Educational Group?

506 Linwood Drive, Paragould, AR 72450. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Hands with Big Imaginations, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood (license and visits).