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Upbring Head Start (Stepping Stone)

1625 Arlington Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
licensed capacity
31
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$153
year first permitted
2026
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About Upbring Head Start (Stepping Stone)

Upbring Head Start (Stepping Stone) is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 27, 2026, for up to 31 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
31 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity31 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Upbring Head Start (Stepping Stone) has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Nueces County has a median price of $153 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.
Nueces County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$153
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$144
Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$133
Home daycare$125

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 Upbring Head Start (Stepping Stone)

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
31 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1821231
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked

      “There was not a gate to the outdoor area for the infant play area.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025

  5. Aug 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The outdoor gate had an opening that allowed room for a chiild to gain access outside the licesed space area. The girls restroom had washing machine hook up valves uncovered and accessible to children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

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 Upbring Head Start (Stepping Stone)

Is Upbring Head Start (Stepping Stone) licensed?

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

When was Upbring Head Start (Stepping Stone) last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Upbring Head Start (Stepping Stone) had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Upbring Head Start (Stepping Stone) care for?

31, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Upbring Head Start (Stepping Stone) accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Upbring Head Start (Stepping Stone)'s hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Upbring Head Start (Stepping Stone) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 237-3041 to ask.

What is Upbring Head Start (Stepping Stone)'s phone number?

(361) 237-3041.

Where is Upbring Head Start (Stepping Stone)?

1625 Arlington Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78415. The nearest other daycare we list is Upbring Head Start (Kids of the Neighborhood), 0.2 miles away.

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