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STEPPING STONES LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC

License issued (IL)

618 S MAXWELL RD, PEORIA, IL 61607

DCC in Peoria County, Illinois

15Elevated Risk
Day care center
4.0(8)Yelp(0)
DCC
Hours
6:30 AM–5:30 PM
Licensed for
99 children

The public record

License number
600377
License status
License issued (IL)
License type
DCC
Licensed capacity
99 children
Address
618 S MAXWELL RD, PEORIA, IL 61607
County
Peoria County
Phone
+13096978450
Website
Not listed

Hours

Listed on Google

Mon
6:30 AM–5:30 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–5:30 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–5:30 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–5:30 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–5:30 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

What Illinois licensed

Illinois licenses day care and overnight care separately, so STEPPING STONES LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC is listed against each one it holds. Every figure is a ceiling the state set, not a count of places free.

Day care, ages
6 weeks to 14 years
Day care, licensed for
99 children
Languages reported
English

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 4.0 average comes from 8 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star6
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star2

From Google

Recent parent reviews

  • My daughter got smacked by a teacher daughter and the daycare teacher or director did NOTHING ABOUT IT. SENT MY KID HOME THO AS SOON AS SHE DID SOMETHING BACK. HOW ABOUT WE TREAT EVERYONE FAIRLY

    Eliza SturdivantAug 4, 2026

  • The teachers are amazing. They always communicate and always seek the best interest of the children. If you choose them for childcare trust me you will be satisfied. The staff is loving and patient.

    Ashley FlaniganDec 12, 2025

  • This daycare has set the standards for what child care should me.the staff is nurturing highly trained and completely invested in each child's development they celebrate milestones,comfort them when they struggle and create an environment where kids feel valued and understood. My child is happier, smarter,and more independent because of the time they spend here. I recommend this center to every parent I know.

    Kristina GrovesDec 10, 2025

  • I cannot express how grateful I am for this daycare. They provide the perfect mix of structure, learning, and love. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the positivity. The staff truly cares, and it shows in everything they do. My child is thriving, confident, and genuinely excited every single day. I would give them 10 stars if I could!

    kimmi parksDec 10, 2025

  • This daycare has exceeded all of my expectations. The staff is incredibly caring, professional, and attentive to each child’s needs. The classrooms are clean, organized, and full of age-appropriate activities that help the kids learn and grow. Communication is excellent I’m always informed about meals, naps, behavior, and milestones. My child is happy, supported, and thriving, and that means the world to me. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a safe, positive, and nurturing environment.

    KatrinaDec 10, 2025

  • Amazing daycare! The staff is loving, patient, and truly treats every child like their own. My child is excited to go that says everything!

    Jessica NullDec 10, 2025

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

Questions parents ask about STEPPING STONES LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC

Is STEPPING STONES LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC a licensed child care provider in Illinois?

Yes. STEPPING STONES LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC holds Illinois licence 600377, listed as "License issued (IL)" by the Department of Children and Family Services, licensed as a day care center in Peoria County. Confirm current standing at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov before enrolling.

What ages does STEPPING STONES LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC accept?

Illinois licenses STEPPING STONES LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC for children 6 weeks to 14 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 99. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.

What languages are spoken at STEPPING STONES LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC?

The licence record lists English. That is what the provider reported to the state, not a guarantee that a speaker is on site at every hour.

Does this page show inspection results for STEPPING STONES LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC?

No. Illinois publishes monitoring and licensing reports going back to 2010 through Sunshine at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. Those reports are not included here, so nothing on this page reflects STEPPING STONES LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the monitoring record.

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About this record

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Family Services. 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

  1. Primary. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services provider record, published through DCFS Sunshine, licence 600377. Monitoring reports back to 2010 are published there and are not included on this page.
  2. Context. Our explainer on how Illinois daycare licensing and inspections work, and on Illinois child care assistance.

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