Stepping Stones Academy
Daycare center in Vacaville, CA. 639 Merchant ST, Vacaville, CA 95688
About the program
Stepping Stones Academy is a licensed daycare center in Vacaville, California, on the state register since 2022. It is licensed for 10 children and serves preschool ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Stepping Stones Academy does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,311 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →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
101238(g) · 101220(a) · 101220.1(g) · 101221(b)(8)(C) · 1597.16(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Stepping Stones Academy is truly an exceptional preschool, and our family cannot say enough great things about it. Ms. Nicollette genuinely cares about her students and their families, and it shows in everything she does. Her communication is excellent, the curriculum is well-structured, and the environment she creates is both nurturing and educational. My son started at Stepping Stones when he was three years old,…
Taylyn Core · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoStepping Stones Academy is an excellent program for young kids and Ms. Nicolette is an attentive, passionate teacher who takes pride in her business. My nieces and nephew have been in attendance for 3 years. One of which has moved on to Kindergarten which he was well prepared for due to Ms. Nicolette and her program. My family and I have and will continue to suggest Stepping Stones and Ms. Nicolette to nearly…
Avery Silva · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoMs. Nicollette has been an absolute blessing to our family. In just six months, she has helped my son make incredible progress in his speech, learning, and social development. When he first started her preschool, he was not talking as much. Thanks to Ms. Nicollette’s patience, dedication, and genuine care, he is now excelling. Communicating confidently, learning new skills every class, and forming friendships with…
Mackenzie Adema · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoStepping Stones Academy had been such a wonderful experience for my grandchildren to learn and grow. Ms. Nicolette runs a fantastic program that is family inclusive with a fun and educational environment for all.
Marcie Cushing · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoGetting there
639 Merchant ST, Vacaville, CA 95688
Questions about Stepping Stones Academy
Is Stepping Stones Academy licensed?
Yes. Stepping Stones Academy holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 485408078), with a licensed capacity of 10 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Stepping Stones Academy had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 5 citations for Stepping Stones Academy, 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 Academy take?
Stepping Stones Academy is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Stepping Stones Academy cost?
Stepping Stones Academy does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
