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Stepping Stone School Xi

Stepping Stone School Xi

AUSTIN, TX
4.2(32 reviews)
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At a Glance

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Ages
0mo - 5yr
Capacity
136 kids
Meals
Included

About Stepping Stone School Xi

STEAM-Focused Learning in Hyde Park

Stepping Stone School XI offers a structured educational environment built on the proprietary Platinum Learning for Life curriculum. This Hyde Park campus features a dedicated STREAM classroom for older children, designed to spark curiosity in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The facility provides bright, organized indoor learning spaces and an outdoor play area sheltered by large heritage oak trees, ensuring a balance of academic engagement and active play. Communication is a priority, with teachers utilizing the Tadpoles app to provide parents with real-time updates on meals, naps, and developmental milestones. Beyond academics, the program integrates social-emotional growth through its Proud to Be Polite etiquette training. Led by Director Devin Cotton, the school focuses on nurturing the whole child in an intimate community setting while providing the convenience of provided hot lunches and nutritious snacks.

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What Parents Say

5 reviews from parents

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Chelsie Flinn
Nov 2025
Google

Our daughter started at Stepping Stone Hyde Park this summer and we’ve had such a great experience! From day one, the staff made her feel welcome and comfortable, which helped her transition so smoothly. Our daughter is just over 1 year old, and the teachers have helped her develop so many skills and make learning fun. She gets excited when pull up to the school and to see her teachers and classmates. The teachers and principal are amazing and I can tell they genuinely care about my child.

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Stefanie Taylor
Aug 2025
Google

My daughter started stepping stone Hyde park in July! At 8months. Kaitlynn and her team have been awesome, patient, and courteous to me. They really make you feel comfortable and my daughter loves them. Stepping stone makes things as easy as possible by providing meals ( and GOOD MEALS) and making this an all around experience for us parents not to worry. A lot of the staff have children and I’ve noticed that they care for our children as if they were their own and provide great care. I really appreciate at them cause WHEW being a new mom is not for the weak. we have to remind ourselves they care for our children each day and be grateful for places like stepping stone.

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Shiloh Harris
Jul 2025
Google

- gave my son dairy after being informed of an allergy, asked me if it was an intolerance at pick up, but did not mention giving it to him. (Today) - rarely answer the phone, even after calling me and leaving no voicemail (the past 3 months) - when told this was unprofessional, the school said it was my fault for not being immediately available to pick up (2 months ago) - after lost my tuition check for two weeks but then still charged me late, which impacted my finances significantly due to lack of clear communication after me being in the hospital during this time (1 month-2 weeks ago) - teachers suggested we begin potty training and then stopped doing it at daycare while I maintained trying at home, leaving things inconsistent and harder on me and my son without communicating with me past updating the tadpole app (today) - teachers are usually overwhelmed and busy, making it difficult to check in with them about how his day was without feeling like you are taking away from the other kids care (past 3 months) - do not recommend this location. Other locations (shoal creek, the one two streets down) seem fine. I had my daughter at shoal creek, and my son I have intent to transfer without returning past to get his items.

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Caitlin
Aug 2024
Google

My 4-month-old son is always happy when we drop him off at Stepping Stone Hyde Park. This morning he was smiling & reaching to be held by his teacher. The principal, Denise, and the infant teachers are wonderful. My son has learned a lot in their care. It gives me peace of mind to see him so happy at drop off! I appreciate that the teachers use the Tadpoles app on the iPads to track feeding, naps, diaper changes & send us pictures. The app is very helpful to know how his day went and when to feed him at home once we pick him up. I drop my son off late, but when I do, the other babies in his class are happily playing with a variety of toys, napping, or being fed. My son loves their soft books so I need to buy some for him to play with at home.

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Christen Lucas
Dec 2022
Google

We are so happy with our choice in sending our daughter to school here. My husband and I both work full time, and it was really difficult to drop her off at around 3 months old when I returned to work from maternity leave. This school has been a dream come true. Our daughter has been attending for nearly a year and a half, and all of her teachers have been great. Promoting Jessica to a leader of the school was an excellent choice. While all of the teachers have been great, I know our daughter is well taken care with Jessica close by. We really like all of the teachers and have seen our daughter develop real life skills from her school. Food is also included, which is very convenient. Would definitely recommend.

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Safety Record

No major news incidents or legal closures were found for this specific location. However, a 2024 report from a parent on a local forum indicated concerns regarding chronic understaffing and the facility frequently being out of child-to-teacher ratios. State records identify this location as 'Stepping Stone School XVII' with Operation ID 1364911.

Parent Reputation

The school has a mixed reputation with highly positive official testimonials and critical independent reviews. Parents on community forums have expressed concerns about high staff turnover and operational stability, while other parents praise the 'small and intimate' campus feel and its preparation for kindergarten. The Stepping Stone School system has been voted 'Best in Childcare' by Austin Family Magazine readers for 27 consecutive years.

Staff Insights

Employee and parent reviews frequently mention high staff turnover and management challenges. Some reports describe teachers as overworked and unsupported, which has reportedly led to some parents withdrawing their children due to the lack of consistency in classroom staffing.

Quick Information

Address
1007 E 40th St, Austin, TX 78751, USA, AUSTIN, TX, 78751 4425
Phone
(512) 474-1919
Hours
Monday6:30 AM – 6:15 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM – 6:15 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM – 6:15 PM
Thursday6:30 AM – 6:15 PM
Friday6:30 AM – 6:15 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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