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Stepping Stones Preschool
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About
About Stepping Stones Preschool
Stepping Stones Preschool is a child care center in Columbia City, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stones Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stones Preschool
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-100999-A
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 70% of Indiana 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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See all 10 visits
- Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“One caregiver present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Snack was sitting outside of each classroom on cart, uncovered bowls of goldfish.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Snack was sitting outside of each classroom on cart, uncovered bowls of goldfish.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Classroom staff were not wearing apron/smock or hair restraints during food service at snack time.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
Sep 4, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“One caregiver present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Snack was sitting outside of each classroom on cart, uncovered bowls of goldfish.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Snack was sitting outside of each classroom on cart, uncovered bowls of goldfish.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Classroom staff were not wearing apron/smock or hair restraints during food service at snack time.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones Preschool
Is Stepping Stones Preschool licensed?
Yes. Stepping Stones Preschool is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Stepping Stones Preschool last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana 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.
Does Stepping Stones Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Stepping Stones Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Stepping Stones Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 244-5959 to ask.
What is Stepping Stones Preschool's phone number?
(260) 244-5959.
Where is Stepping Stones Preschool?
1200 West Depoy Drive, Columbia City, IN 46725. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Lutheran Church Preschool, 1.5 miles away.