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Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy

206 E Red Bird Ln, Duncanville, TX 751165.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$180
year first permitted
2015

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About Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy

Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy is a licensed child care center in Duncanville, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 10, 2015, for up to 65 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2-5
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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “8am - 3pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2-5
ProgramsFull-time care and preschool
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $180 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 of Knowledge Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
65 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1596217
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 31, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      “The van that is used to transport children does not have an electronic child safety alarm installed in the vehicle during the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational policies reviewed at time of inspection did not have written policies for promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025

  4. Feb 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The last fire inspection was May 3, 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The operation did not have documentation for fire drills. The carbon monoxide documentation was last documented in April 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “One out of six files did not have First Aid and CPR training certificate.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “The director did not have the required transportation training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “One out of six children's files did not have the food allergy emergency plan available for review during the monitoring visit.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024

  5. Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(a)(2) - Required Health Statement - Signed affidavit from parent stating medical diagnosis and treatment conflict with religious beliefs

      “Out of 6 records 1 child did not have a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Out of 6 records 2 children did not have current immunization records”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023

  7. Jul 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

      “It was observed that children were being fed snacks on the bare table. The caregiver corrected this by placing napkins on the table for the children to use.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2022

  10. Apr 8, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “Upon entry of a classroom, I didnt observe a caregiver for approxitmately 3 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One caregiver with a group of children with a specified age group of 3 years old may only supervise a maximum of 15 children. The classroom was observed to have 18 children in care with one caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2022

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy

Is Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 10, 2015.

When was Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 of Knowledge Academy care for?

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

Does Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Stepping Stones of Knowledge 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 of Knowledge Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 572-3601 to ask.

What is Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy's phone number?

(972) 572-3601.

Where is Stepping Stones of Knowledge Academy?

206 E Red Bird Ln, Duncanville, TX 75116. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Learners, 0.9 miles away.

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