Creating a stable, safe and nurturing environment for your child is important for their social, emotional and cognitive development. It is essential to provide children with a secure home environment that cultivates healthy relationships with family members, friends, and the community. Children who feel a safe connection with their parents, or caretakers and their home go on to exhibit fewer at-risk behaviors later in childhood. The key to creating a safe and open home environment for your child is about more than just meeting their fundamental needs for survival. The people and the world arou ..read more

Spring break is almost here, and whether you’re embarking on a family trip or staying local, it’s a great opportunity to involve your child in planning while also boosting their literacy skills. Here are some tips and resources to make trip planning an exciting and educational experience for your family. Create a Schedule Together: Sit down with your child and create a schedule for your trip. Use a visual table with time indicators, words, and pictures to help them understand the plan. Let them choose activities they’re excited about and anticipate what comes next during your adventure. Expl ..read more

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey filled with excitement, discovery, and fun? Look no further than Destination Exploration at The Brainery! Our summer camp program is designed to ignite the spirit of exploration within your child while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a love for learning. Here’s what you can expect from our action-packed program: Exploration Themes: Each week, your child will dive into a new and fascinating theme inspired by legendary explorers. From delving into the depths of the ocean with Jacques Cousteau to soaring through the skies with Ameli ..read more

Raising happy, healthy and thriving children is a primary goal for parents. Helping your child develop a healthy relationship with food at an early age will provide the foundation for healthy nutrition later in life. Food is not only a vital element for our survival, it is also at the very heart of our lives and plays an important role in our social gatherings, whether at home, at a favorite restaurant, or the lunchroom. At Stepping Stone School we believe in cultivating healthy eating habits with every meal. Our meals are healthy and wholesome, and made from scratch. Our produce is locally so ..read more

At Stepping Stone School, our focus is, and always will be, to provide the highest quality care and education for our children and families. From digital literacy and safety to emotional intelligence and positive self-regulation skills, our program provides the latest research-based curriculum combined with the reputable educational standards we are nationally recognized for. We are also emphasizing a reconnection to nature and implementing environmental sustainability practices to help develop responsible citizens. Our Proud to be Polite program focuses on the development of manners and life ..read more

As a parent, it is easy to overlook the value of everyday toys, such as blocks, Legos® and Tinker Toys®. However, the daily utilization of these toys are proven to be a vital benefit to a child’s development. These toys fall under the category of constructive play. Through constructive play, children learn about materials and objects and how to use them to create, build, order and manipulate. By age four, constructive play is the most common form of play. Constructive play is also a big part of our S.T.R.E.A.M. curriculum at Stepping Stone School has been suggested that children who engage in ..read more

Research suggests that tomorrow’s leaders will be those with highly developed “Soft Skills.”  Soft Skills are interpersonal aptitudes focusing heavily on communication and problem-solving abilities which support success in children long after high school and college.  Many of these skills are key focuses in our Kindness & Empathy curriculum.   During the month of January, the children at Stepping Stone School will develop Leadership skills as they participate in activities relating to these soft skills.  When leadership qualities are nurtured in young children they blos ..read more

Children are naturally curious and absolutely love exploring the world around them through their senses. Sensory play includes activities involving touch, smell, sight, sound and taste, but it also covers movement, balance and spatial awareness. Sensory play is a vital component of childhood development and research shows that exposure to sensory-rich environments positively influence cognitive development. This type of play, where children explore various materials, textures, sounds, smells and sights can invite children into a world of limitless exploration. The types of sensory play align w ..read more

Montessori, Reggio Emilia or Play-Based?  Stepping Stone School: Where Education Meets Innovation At Stepping Stone School, our commitment goes beyond just providing quality early care and education. We are dedicated to nurturing the development of the whole child, strengthening families, enhancing lives, and maintaining the highest standards for Early Care and Education. We pride ourselves on our unique innovative curriculum, Platinum Learning for Life and Calendar of Curriculum Themes, which is the culmination of over 40 years of teaching experience and interaction with children. Our pr ..read more

At Stepping Stone School, we believe every child’s education should be an exciting adventure. While preschool is often associated with basic learning skills and play, we love to introduce our young learners to a world of knowledge in innovative and enjoyable ways. Why Archaeology for Preschoolers? You might be wondering how to incorporate archaeology with your younger children. After all, isn’t it a subject for older students? The truth is, archaeology can be a wonderful way to introduce young children to the joys of learning. Here’s why it’s the perfect fit for younger learners: 1. Fosters Cu ..read more