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Stepping Stones Learning Academy

921 N Nolan River Rd, Cleburne, TX 76033
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$176
year first permitted
2026
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About Stepping Stones Learning Academy

Stepping Stones Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Cleburne, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 27, 2026, for up to 60 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months through 12 years of age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “06:00 am – 06:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months through 12 years of age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumBrightwheel Experience Curriculum
Assistance it acceptsCCS vouchers
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stones Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Johnson County has a median price of $176 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.
Johnson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

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 Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1829768
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

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 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “During the inspection the fence was observed needing repairs. The bottom of the chain link fence was rolling up and could be a possible entrapment for children.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Stepping Stones Learning Academy

Is Stepping Stones Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 27, 2026.

When was Stepping Stones Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stepping Stones Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. 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 Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Stepping Stones Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Stepping Stones Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Stepping Stones Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 553-9174 to ask.

What is Stepping Stones Learning Academy's phone number?

(469) 553-9174.

Where is Stepping Stones Learning Academy?

921 N Nolan River Rd, Cleburne, TX 76033. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Tyke - Cleburne, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).