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 Toddler program is built on the belief that the youngest learners thrive when their day feels safe, warm, and full of wonder. Each hour is thoughtfully planned to balance active exploration with moments of calm, giving toddlers the structure they need to feel secure and the freedom to grow at their own pace. From outdoor discovery to cozy story time, every transition is guided by caring teachers who know that even the smallest routines lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Please note: this is a sample schedule. Finalized schedules are sent out at the beginning of the year.
| Hour | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15am | Arrival / Table Toys Children arrive and ease into the day with familiar table toys and puzzles, giving them a calm, welcoming start while they reconnect with friends and teachers. | Children arrive and ease into the day with familiar table toys and puzzles, giving them a calm, welcoming start while they reconnect with friends and teachers. |
| 8:30am | Outdoor Time Toddlers head outside to run, climb, and explore in a safe, supervised play yard that encourages gross motor development and a love of fresh air. | Toddlers head outside to run, climb, and explore in a safe, supervised play yard that encourages gross motor development and a love of fresh air. |
| 9:30am | Wash Hands and Morning Snack Children practice the important self-care routine of handwashing before sitting together for a nourishing morning snack that fuels the rest of the day. | Children practice the important self-care routine of handwashing before sitting together for a nourishing morning snack that fuels the rest of the day. |
| 9:45am | Morning Meeting Teachers gather the group for songs, greetings, and a simple peek at the day ahead, building language, community, and the comfort of predictable routine. | Teachers gather the group for songs, greetings, and a simple peek at the day ahead, building language, community, and the comfort of predictable routine. |
| 10:00am | Choice Time Children freely explore classroom centers including blocks, dramatic play, art, and sensory materials, developing independence and decision-making through play. | Children freely explore classroom centers including blocks, dramatic play, art, and sensory materials, developing independence and decision-making through play. |
| 10:40am | Music and Movement The room comes alive with songs, instruments, and movement activities that build coordination, rhythm, and sheer joy in group participation. | The room comes alive with songs, instruments, and movement activities that build coordination, rhythm, and sheer joy in group participation. |
| 11:00am | Wash Hands and Lunch After another round of handwashing, children sit together for a full lunch period where teachers model healthy habits and encourage social conversation at the table. | After another round of handwashing, children sit together for a full lunch period where teachers model healthy habits and encourage social conversation at the table. |
| 11:15am | Half Day Dismissal Half-day families are greeted at the door as children are signed out safely and transitioned to their caregivers with a warm send-off. | Half-day families are greeted at the door as children are signed out safely and transitioned to their caregivers with a warm send-off. |
| 11:40am | Story Time / Poems Teacher-led read-alouds with interactive questioning draw children into the world of books, building vocabulary, listening skills, and a lifelong love of stories. | Teacher-led read-alouds with interactive questioning draw children into the world of books, building vocabulary, listening skills, and a lifelong love of stories. |
| 12:00pm | Nap Time Children rest on their own labeled cots with soft music playing, allowing their bodies and minds to recharge for a productive and happy afternoon. | Children rest on their own labeled cots with soft music playing, allowing their bodies and minds to recharge for a productive and happy afternoon. |
| 1:45pm | Wake Up Time / Diaper Changing Teachers gently wake children and attend to diapering and bathroom routines, ensuring every child is refreshed and comfortable before the afternoon begins. | Teachers gently wake children and attend to diapering and bathroom routines, ensuring every child is refreshed and comfortable before the afternoon begins. |
| 2:00pm | Afternoon Snack A light afternoon snack gives children the energy they need to engage fully with the remaining activities of the day. | A light afternoon snack gives children the energy they need to engage fully with the remaining activities of the day. |
| 2:15pm | Small Groups Children work in small teacher-led groups on targeted activities like early literacy, counting games, and sensory projects tailored to their developmental stage. | Children work in small teacher-led groups on targeted activities like early literacy, counting games, and sensory projects tailored to their developmental stage. |
| 2:45pm | Full Day Dismissal Full-day families are welcomed as children are signed out and sent home with a smile, ready to share their day's adventures. | Full-day families are welcomed as children are signed out and sent home with a smile, ready to share their day's adventures. |
Our toddler teachers are warm, patient, and deeply attentive to the needs of two-year-olds. They create a nurturing space where little ones feel safe to explore, build confidence, and take their very first steps toward independence.
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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.