Preschool Index
Daycare centerLicence active Verified

Stepping Stones Children's Center

Daycare center in Santa Clarita, CA. 26330 N. Friendly Valley Pkwy., Santa Clarita, CA 91321

5.0 (15 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (661) 251-4469Visit website
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$780 a month
Licensed capacity71 children
Citations on file1
On the register since1995

About the program

Stepping Stones Children's Center is a licensed daycare center in Santa Clarita, California, on the state register since 1995. It is licensed for 71 children and serves preschool ages.

Stepping Stones Children's Center provides full-day and half-day childcare and before and after school care in Santa Clarita, California.

The program includes meals.

Meals included

Tuition and capacity

Age groupFull-time / monthAs published
All ages$1,192"Full Days... Weekly 5 Days... Potty Trained $275"
School-age$780"Before and After School Care Weekly $180"

Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.

Licensing and safety

Open the state record →
Licence typeDay Care Center · 197401106
Licence statusActive since 1995
Licensed capacity71 children
Inspections on file3
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file1Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0507 of 2,550 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints13 inspection visits · last visit October 2025

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

101223(a)(2) · 1596.885(c)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

With Love to Stepping Stones We absolutely love Stepping Stones Preschool. It will always hold such a warm and sweet place in our hearts, and it truly was the best preschool we could have wished for. Ms. Jasmyn and Mrs. Renee, we love you both so much - thank you for being his first teachers and filling his days with so much love and care. We are grateful to all the wonderful teachers and staff, especially Mrs. Nancy…

Arpine Botoyan · 5/5 on Google · 4 weeks ago

It's hard to put into words just how grateful our family is for the last two years. As Journey gets ready to start TK, we're saying goodbye with hearts full of gratitude for the incredible love, patience, and care she received every single day. From the moment she started, we knew she was in a place where she was genuinely loved and supported. Watching her grow into the confident, curious little girl she is today has…

Ashley Liai · 5/5 on Google · 2 months ago

I cannot even put into words how amazing Stepping Stones is. I was recommended by a mom who had her triplets here. I said if they can handle triplets they must be amazing. And they sure are. The teachers are loving and help get the kids ready for kinder! 10/10 experience here.

Amairani Jaramillo · 5/5 on Google · a week ago

Our family had such a wonderful experience with Stepping Stones Children’s Center. My 3-year-old attended for a year, and we were always impressed by how caring and attentive the staff were. Ms. Val was an incredible teacher who made my son feel comfortable and excited to go to school every day. He really bonded with her, and we appreciated how patient and warm she was with all the kids. Joelene, the director, was…

Liana Herrera · 5/5 on Google · a year ago
Read all 15 reviews on Google →

Getting there

26330 N. Friendly Valley Pkwy., Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Questions about Stepping Stones Children's Center

Is Stepping Stones Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Stepping Stones Children's Center holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 197401106), with a licensed capacity of 71 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Stepping Stones Children's Center had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 1 citation for Stepping Stones Children's Center, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Stepping Stones Children's Center take?

Stepping Stones Children's Center is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Stepping Stones Children's Center cost?

Stepping Stones Children's Center publishes full-time tuition from $780 to $1,192 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

Similar programs nearby

All Santa Clarita programs →