Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to promote holistic development, encouraging cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth through a variety of engaging activities. We believe in the power of play-based learning, allowing children to explore, discover, and learn at their own pace. Parents are also considered an integral part of our community, and we welcome their involvement through regular communication and participation in school events. At Stepping Stones, we are committed to nurturing the potential of every child, preparing them for a bright and promising future.
Our daily Pre-K schedule is thoughtfully designed to provide children with a balanced mix of learning, play, creativity, rest, and social interaction. Through structured routines and engaging activities, each day encourages growth, exploration, and confidence in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Please note: this is a sample schedule. Finalized schedules are sent out at the beginning of the year.
| Hour | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00am | Arrival and Choice Activities Children arrive and settle in at their own pace, choosing from quiet tabletop activities and puzzles as they reconnect with friends and teachers to start the day. | Children arrive and settle in at their own pace, choosing from quiet tabletop activities and puzzles as they reconnect with friends and teachers to start the day. |
| 8:10am | Clean Up, Daily Care, Breakfast Children practice responsibility by tidying up, attend to handwashing and bathroom needs, and sit together for breakfast, building independence and healthy routines. | Children practice responsibility by tidying up, attend to handwashing and bathroom needs, and sit together for breakfast, building independence and healthy routines. |
| 8:30am | Group Meeting The class gathers for a morning meeting with greetings, songs, and a preview of the day ahead, building community and a sense of predictable routine. | The class gathers for a morning meeting with greetings, songs, and a preview of the day ahead, building community and a sense of predictable routine. |
| 8:50am | Choice Time Children freely explore classroom centers including blocks, dramatic play, art, and literacy, developing independence and decision-making through open-ended play. | Children freely explore classroom centers including blocks, dramatic play, art, and literacy, developing independence and decision-making through open-ended play. |
| 9:50am | Small Group Activities Teachers lead small groups through targeted activities in early literacy, math, and fine motor skills, tailoring instruction to each child's developmental stage. | Teachers lead small groups through targeted activities in early literacy, math, and fine motor skills, tailoring instruction to each child's developmental stage. |
| 10:10am | Outdoor Play Children head outside to run, climb, and explore in the play yard, building gross motor skills, social connection, and a love of fresh air. | Children head outside to run, climb, and explore in the play yard, building gross motor skills, social connection, and a love of fresh air. |
| 11:20am | Read Aloud Teachers read stories aloud and engage children in discussion, building vocabulary, listening skills, and a lifelong love of books. | Teachers read stories aloud and engage children in discussion, building vocabulary, listening skills, and a lifelong love of books. |
| 11:35am | Lunch Time Children sit at the table together to eat with friends, fostering independence at mealtime while teachers model healthy eating habits and encourage conversation. | Children sit at the table together to eat with friends, fostering independence at mealtime while teachers model healthy eating habits and encourage conversation. |
| 12:15pm | Rest & Quiet Activities Children rest on their cots with soft music playing; those who don't sleep transition to quiet, independent activities that let their bodies and minds recharge. | Children rest on their cots with soft music playing; those who don't sleep transition to quiet, independent activities that let their bodies and minds recharge. |
| 1:25pm | Limited Choice Time Children choose from a smaller, curated set of quiet centers, easing them out of rest time while still allowing independent exploration and play. | Children choose from a smaller, curated set of quiet centers, easing them out of rest time while still allowing independent exploration and play. |
| 1:55pm | End of Day Meeting The class gathers to review the day's activities, talk about what's coming tomorrow, and prepare together for departure. | The class gathers to review the day's activities, talk about what's coming tomorrow, and prepare together for departure. |
| 2:20pm | Dismissal Children are signed out safely and greeted by their families with a warm send-off, ready to share their day's adventures. | Children are signed out safely and greeted by their families with a warm send-off, ready to share their day's adventures. |
Our pre-K teachers are dedicated to preparing four-year-olds for the exciting journey ahead. Combining structured instruction with hands-on exploration, they foster critical thinking, creativity, and the social-emotional readiness every child needs to thrive in kindergarten.
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Choosing the right early childhood center is an important decision. We invite you to schedule a tour to explore our classrooms, meet our caring teachers, and experience the warm, nurturing environment we provide for every child. We look forward to welcoming your family and answering any questions you may have.
Explore even more opportunities for your child to learn, grow, and thrive through our additional programs designed to support every stage of development. From enriching after school activities to engaging summer experiences, we provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can continue building confidence, creativity, and lifelong friendships.
Two-year-olds are beginning to build confidence, curiosity, and independence as they explore the world around them. The Toddler program focuses on nurturing social-emotional growth through guided exploration, sensory activities, hands-on learning, structured routines, and play-based experiences that encourage early communication, movement, and discovery.
Three-year-olds are growing in confidence, independence, and curiosity as they begin to engage more with the world around them. The 3-K program focuses on exploration, discovery, teacher-guided learning, hands-on activities, and center-based play that support social, emotional, cognitive, and language development in a fun and nurturing environment.
Pre-K children are developing greater independence, confidence, and readiness for kindergarten. The Pre-K program focuses on building foundational academic, social, and problem-solving skills through hands-on learning, creative exploration, teacher-guided instruction, collaborative activities, and purposeful play in a nurturing and engaging environment.
Our Extended Day program provides Toddler, 3-K, and Pre-K children with a safe, nurturing environment after the school day. With enriching activities and caring staff, children continue to grow, play, and thrive until 6:00pm.
Our after school program gives K-5 students a safe, structured, and enriching environment to grow academically and socially after the school day ends.
Summer Camp at Stepping Stones keeps ages 2 to 7 students active, creative, and engaged all summer long with themed weekly activities, outdoor adventures, and enriching experiences.