Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Baytown. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Baytown. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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St. Marks Stepping Stones Dayschool is a church-based childcare center located at St. Mark's Methodist Church in Baytown, TX, serving infants through kindergarten in a Christian environment. Operating since 1999, the center features interest-based learning with science experiments, arts, crafts, and storytime, delivered by qualified teachers during Monday–Friday hours from 7:00am to 5:30pm. After-school enrichment programs including Tuck N Tumble, gymnastics, cheerleading, and sports provide additional development opportunities. The curriculum is designed to foster positive self-image and growth across spiritual, emotional, physical, intellectual, and social dimensions.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Christian environment aimed at stimulating early growth and development; planned activities foster a positive self-image and help children develop spiritually, emotionally, physically, intellectually, and socially.
What sets it apart: Located at St. Mark's Methodist Church in Baytown, TX. Hours Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm; activities prepared by qualified teachers; registration open for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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