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Stepping Stones Learning Academy

2885 Hwy 221 South, Laurens, SC 293603.5· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
137
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$111
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About Stepping Stones Learning Academy

Stepping Stones Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Laurens, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 137 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
137 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity137 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stones Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Laurens County has a median price of $111 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.
Laurens County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$111
Home daycare$133

Toddler

Center$111
Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$121
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$143

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
License
Capacity
137 children
License number
#23333
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 17 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 1

For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.

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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See all 17 visits
  1. Jun 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 30, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Dec 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Dec 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Dec 4, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Sep 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Apr 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 15, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. May 6, 2024Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024

  7. Feb 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 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 Learning Academy

Is Stepping Stones Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Stepping Stones Learning Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 10 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. 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?

137, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Stepping Stones Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Stepping Stones Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (864) 682-5727 to ask.

What is Stepping Stones Learning Academy's phone number?

(864) 682-5727.

Where is Stepping Stones Learning Academy?

2885 Hwy 221 South, Laurens, SC 29360. The nearest other daycare we list is Kimberly Harper, 1.5 miles away.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).