Stepping Stone Children's Academy
BENTONVILLE, AR·Child Care Center (Center Based)Licensed
Contact information
Address1100 NE McClain Rd, Bentonville, AR, 72712-3993
CityBENTONVILLE, AR 72712-3993
CountyBenton
Phone4798452229
Operating details
Capacity91
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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1100 NE McClain Rd, Bentonville, AR, 72712-3993, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712-3993
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/6/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 1000.1003.21/6/2026
1000.1003.2 — Infants and toddlers shall be placed in age appropriate cribs, cots, or mats meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards, for when they fall asleep. (Note: Also, any items used in the crib must be used according to manufactur
Infants and toddlers shall be placed in age appropriate cribs, cots, or mats meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards, for when they fall asleep. (Note: Also, any items used in the crib must be used according to manufacturer guidelines, regardless if the child is sleeping or not, in accordance with 1001.1.) Complaint case #035388. Source: Arkansas DHS eLicensing complaint investigation.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 500.501.512/11/2025
500.501.5.h — The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:Inflicting physical pain, hitting, pinching, pullin
The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:Inflicting physical pain, hitting, pinching, pulling hair, slapping, kicking, twisting arms, biting or biting back, spatting, swatting, etc.; Complaint case #034969. Source: Arkansas DHS eLicensing complaint investigation.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 300.301.212/8/2025
300.301.2.a — The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of ChildrenAges of Children: Birth – 18 months Number of Staff: 1 Number of Children: 5
The following staff child ratios shall be maintained: Ages of Children Number of Staff Number of ChildrenAges of Children: Birth – 18 months Number of Staff: 1 Number of Children: 5 Complaint case #034896. Source: Arkansas DHS eLicensing complaint investigation.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 500.501.512/3/2025
500.501.5.h — The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:Inflicting physical pain, hitting, pinching, pullin
The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:Inflicting physical pain, hitting, pinching, pulling hair, slapping, kicking, twisting arms, biting or biting back, spatting, swatting, etc.; Complaint case #034781. Source: Arkansas DHS eLicensing complaint investigation.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 500.501.511/19/2025
500.501.5.i — The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:Yelling (This does not include a raised voice level
The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:Yelling (This does not include a raised voice level to gain a child’s attention to protect the child from risk of harm); Complaint case #034454. Source: Arkansas DHS eLicensing complaint investigation.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 500.501.511/19/2025
500.501.5.h — The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:Inflicting physical pain, hitting, pinching, pullin
The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:Inflicting physical pain, hitting, pinching, pulling hair, slapping, kicking, twisting arms, biting or biting back, spatting, swatting, etc.; Complaint case #035360. Source: Arkansas DHS eLicensing complaint investigation.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$798/month
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Typical prices in Arkansas run about $622/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Arkansas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: BENTONVILLE, Benton County
- Capacity: 91
- Type: Child Care Center (Center Based)
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