Stepping Stones Learning Institute
TRENTON, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1015 Fairmount Avenue, Trenton, NJ, 08629
CountyMercer
Phone609-989-8882
Operating details
Capacity87
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High14
- Medium-High10
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1015 Fairmount Avenue, Trenton, NJ, 08629, TRENTON, NJ 08629
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/7/2026
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk5/7/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition including in the bathroom in room 2.
Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition including in the bathroom in room 2. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.
Corrected 5/7/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk9/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Regulation: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.
Corrected 2/6/2026 - Medium-High risk9/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.
Corrected 2/6/2026
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in New Jersey run about $1,247/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in New Jersey by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: TRENTON, Mercer County
- Capacity: 87
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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