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CLOSED5200 W CALDWELL, VISALIA, CA 93277
DAY CARE CENTER in Tulare County, California
- Hours
- 8:30 AM–1:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 60 children
The public record
- License number
- 543808369
- License status
- CLOSED
- License type
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
- Address
- 5200 W CALDWELL, VISALIA, CA 93277
- County
- Tulare County
- Phone
- +15597347157
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 11, 2007
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8:30 AM–1:30 PM
- Tue
- 8:30–11:30 AM
- Wed
- 8:30 AM–1:30 PM
- Thu
- 8:30–11:30 AM
- Fri
- 8:30 AM–1:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Licensing visits on record
California records 2 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL.
- Most recent inspection visit
- Inspection visit
What California does not publish here
The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.7 average comes from 15 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star14
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
From Google
Recent parent reviews
This school has been a great experience for both of my children. I first found Stepping Stones in June 2022. My son was the first to attend and he learned so much in the program that he is now reading 3 grade levels above because of his early foundation. My daughter is finishing up now and about to start kindergarten. She is so well prepared both academically and socially that I know she will have great success. If you are looking for an opportunity for your young child to learn and grow without the rigors of 5 days a week this is the best place!!! My kids and I are so sad to be leaving this program but they are ready.
Jen SJul 14, 2025Stepping Stones is one of the best place to send your child. If you’re looking for an environment to encourage, enhance and nurture a caring and educational based setting for your little one.. look no further. I am so thankful we found this place and the teachers really understand how to guide the children educationally also, in every day life. I really appreciate the fact that kids are gradually introduced to the school days so they’re not so overwhelmed with five days a week right away. As a result when they attend kindergarten, they are more than prepared for the time they are to attend. It will be a great help as they are mentally and physically ready for the day. The children know what to expect. Stepping Stone is always the first recommendation to anyone who asked me where I would consider sending my child, he loved it there!
Vanessa AvilleMay 30, 2025Stepping Stones Preschool has been an incredible experience for our family! Our daughter is in the 3-year-old class with Mrs. Blair, and we couldn’t be happier with the nurturing and engaging environment she provides. From the very first day, we felt welcomed and assured that our daughter was in great hands. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to encourage learning through play, creativity, and social interaction. We’ve seen such growth in her confidence, communication skills, and curiosity since starting at Stepping Stones. The staff is warm, attentive, and truly cares about each child’s development. Mrs. Blair is amazing—patient, kind, and full of enthusiasm. She fosters a love for learning and makes every day exciting for the kids. Our daughter comes home eager to share what she’s learned and always looks forward to going back the next day. If you’re looking for a preschool that balances education, fun, and a caring community, Stepping Stones is the perfect choice! We feel so lucky to be part of this wonderful school.
Korie ThrowerFeb 27, 2025WOW! We enrolled our oldest for the '23-'24 school year as a 4 year old and we don't have enough good things to say about Stepping Stones Preschool! This is the best enrichment program I've seen. This school has amazing staff who are nurturing, a wonderful community of parents and families, and a fantastic curriculum that fosters independence, creativity, and a love of learning that had us coming back to enroll our second child in the 4 year old program this year. Our first was more than ready for kindergarten and we're overjoyed with our 4 year-old's progress this year. We fully intend to enroll our youngest when he's old enough to enter the program because WE LOVE STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL!
Linsey LeeDec 17, 2024I cannot say enough wonderful things about Stepping Stones Preschool. It has been such a blessing to my family. It truly is one of a kind. What drew me to this school was its curriculum based half day schedule. With small teacher to child ratio my son has thrived in the last two years. I owe that all to the nurturing, compassionate teachers at stepping stones. When he first started in the three year old program he was completely non verbal, it has been such a joy to watch him blossom and see him learn and grow as well as communicating with his peers through this program. He looks forward to going to school and can’t wait to tell me all about his day when I pick him up. I am so grateful to the staff and this school and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful introduction into your child’s educational journey.
Casey SmithMar 12, 2024One of the best enrichment programs in town. The social and emotional development, along with self confidence and independence my daughter has developed in just a few weeks, was exactly what brought us back as a returning family for our toddlers after our older kiddos attended in 2014-16! Love our Stepping Stones family!!
Lacey HallMar 11, 2024
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL
Is STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL holds California licence 543808369, currently listed as "CLOSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on July 11, 2007. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL hold?
- California licenses STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL care for?
- STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL is licensed for up to 60 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
How often has California inspected STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL?
- California records 2 inspection visits to STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL, the most recent on July 13, 2023 and the earliest on record September 16, 2022. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.
Has California visited STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL in response to a complaint?
- California records no complaint-driven visits to STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL. That means no concern prompted a visit on the public record, which is not the same as a clean inspection history: the state does not publish what its visits found.
Who holds the licence for STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL?
- The licence is held by STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Tulare County.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 543808369.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
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