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Stepping Stone School XI

What the state has found

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
January 28, 2026
On file
2 visits since January 2026 — both cited findings
Most serious
Medium High — A room was observed not having enough space between each mat. It was difficult to walk between the children. · January 28, 2026

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Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 28, 2026

746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space · Medium High

A room was observed not having enough space between each mat. It was difficult to walk between the children.

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 6, 2026

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name · Medium

There was a classroom that did not have the children mats labled for each child accordingly.

State licensing record

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How they teach

Reggio Emilia–inspired and play-based

“Stepping Stone School has also incorporated the most up to date research and thinking of world renowned early childhood education experts such as Piaget, Montessori, Reggio-Emilia, and Vygotsky into our Platinum Learning for Life™ curriculum.”

Who cares for your child

Rhonda Paver (Founder) since 1979.

Of 1,219 Austin-area providers, 39 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of twenty years.

Details

5128140653

Website
steppingstoneschool.com
Address
3811 Harmon Ave
License
1822948, active
Established
1979

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State record

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.