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Stepping StonesII

9 Chestnut Lane, Milton, NY 125473.4· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
66
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
2001

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About Stepping StonesII

Stepping StonesII is a licensed child care center in Milton, New York. The state has licensed it since June 4, 2001, for up to 66 children, serving infants, toddlers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: infants, toddlers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
66 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday thru Friday - 6:30am to 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
StaffEducated and dedicated staff
Licensed capacity66 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping StonesII has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ulster County has a median price of $285 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.
Ulster County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$285
Home daycare$230

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$211

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$200

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 StonesII

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
66 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and school-age children
First licensed
2001
License number
#44936
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 4 of 13 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

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. Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(28) Child day care programs must keep all records relevant to the current licensing period, and the immediately preceding licensing period.

  10. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. May 2, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b)(1) Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b)(6) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.8(l)(4)(i) A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(7) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. May 2, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b)(1) Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b)(6) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.8(l)(4)(i) A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(7) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Apr 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(e) In child day care centers where the licensed capacity is less than 45 children, a group teacher or assistant teacher may also perform administrative/fiscal management functions and/or supervision functions, provided that the qualifications for such positions as set forth in section 418-1.13(g)(1) have been met.

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services 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 StonesII

Is Stepping StonesII licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 4, 2001.

When was Stepping StonesII last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stepping StonesII had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 13 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. 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 StonesII care for?

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

What are Stepping StonesII's hours?

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

How much does Stepping StonesII cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 795-2923 to ask.

What is Stepping StonesII's phone number?

(845) 795-2923.

Where is Stepping StonesII?

9 Chestnut Lane, Milton, NY 12547. The nearest other daycare we list is Stepping Stones, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).