Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC
Licensed for 70 children from infancy to 12 years 11 months. Takes CCSP.
12946 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA, 23608
Listing details last changed Jul 4, 2026
Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC is a child day center in Newport News, Virginia.
Capacity
70
Ages
Birth - 12 years 11 months
Hours
5:30am - 12:30 am, Monday - Friday
License & details for Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC
- Facility type
- Child day center
- A child care program for two or more children under age 13 in a facility that is not the home of the provider or of any child in care, or for 13 or more children at any location. Children are in care for less than 24 hours. Source: Code of Virginia §22.1-289.02 (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Two Year
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Oct 14, 2028
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC
Virginia Quality Birth to Five
Level 2
The state's own rating, shown as the state reports it
Last inspected
Aug 19, 2026
22 inspections on record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Newport News
| Measure | This center | Typical in Newport News |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 70 children | 94 children |
| Weekday opening time | 5:30 AM | 6:00 AM |
| Youngest age served | Birth | 1 month |
Newport News has 75 licensed centers. Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC is one of 38 that take infants, one of 56 that accept child care subsidy and one of 57 that open before 7 a.m.
Virginia Quality Birth to Five
Level 2
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Staff-to-child ratios in Virginia
Virginia sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–15 months
- 1:4
- 16–23 months
- 1:5
- 2 years
- 1:8
- 3–4 years
- 1:10
Rule: 8VAC20-780-350.A-B (Tables 1 and 2) (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Paying for care in Virginia
Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) (opens in a new tab) is Virginia’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Overseen by VDOE; administered by Virginia Department of Social Services and local departments of social services.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC
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Questions parents ask about Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC
Does Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC as accepting child care subsidy, such as Virginia's child care subsidy program (CCSP). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC serve?
Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC is licensed to care for children from infancy to 12 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: Birth - 12 years 11 months.
How many children is Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 70 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Virginia record lists Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC's license status as licensed. The most recent inspection on record was on August 19, 2026, and 22 inspections are on record in all. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 31, 2026 · Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety public records · Check this license on Search for Child Care (Virginia) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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