Discover the Value of All-Inclusive Tuition at Stepping Stone School
At Stepping Stone School, we believe every family and child is unique and deserving of individualized care and attention. From the moment you walk through our doors, our priority is to understand what matters most to you and your child. We don’t see you as just another family—we see you as a vital part of our community. Every interaction begins with listening to your needs, your child’s development, and your hopes for their future. Our deep commitment to building meaningful relationships ensures you and your child feel valued, supported, and truly cared for every step of the way.
Our all-inclusive tuition ensures your child receives the highest quality care and education, with numerous benefits included at no additional cost. This comprehensive approach offers families peace of mind knowing their child is immersed in a nurturing, enriching environment designed to promote growth and learning. Here’s what makes our all-inclusive tuition truly stand out:
Future Strong™ Approach: A Revolutionary Approach to Early Care and Education
Our all-inclusive tuition includes the innovative Future Strong™ approach, which goes beyond traditional education to support the whole child using a blend of Montessori-inspired, child-directed and structured learning opportunities. This curriculum fosters curiosity, creativity, leadership, and emotional intelligence through hands-on learning and mindful strategies. We are dedicated to helping your child build resilience and strength to thrive in an ever-changing world. Our Future Strong™ Approach is supported by research and industry leaders. The Childcare Exchange, a Nationally recognized Early Care and Education expert, has published recent support of this approach.
Our upgraded classroom environments are thoughtfully designed to foster independence, coordination, concentration, and a sense of peace. By using research-based strategies, our spaces promote optimal learning and social development. Your child will benefit from our state-of-the-art classroom settings, designed to enhance teacher-child interactions and engaged learning.
Platinum Learning for Life™: Curriculum at Stepping Stone School
At the heart of Stepping Stone School’s all-inclusive tuition is our Platinum Learning for Life™ curriculum, a comprehensive educational program designed to nurture the “whole child.” What sets this curriculum apart is the personal input from Stepping Stone School founders, Rhonda Paver, M.A., and Bill Paver, Ph.D., whose combined expertise in early childhood development and higher education bring an unparalleled depth of knowledge. Rhonda’s hands-on experience as a teacher and director, along with Bill’s extensive background in educational leadership at The University of Texas at Austin, ensures each component of the curriculum is rooted in research and real-world application.
The Platinum Learning for Life™ curriculum seamlessly integrates the philosophies of renowned educational theorists like Piaget, Montessori, Reggio-Emilia, and Vygotsky, ensuring learning is more than a series of activities—it’s embedded into every interaction and experience throughout the day. The curriculum covers essential domains such as cognitive and phonological development, character education, social and emotional skills, and physical growth. With an emphasis on executive function skills, emotional well-being, and intellectual curiosity, Platinum Learning for Life™ creates a nurturing environment that allows children to thrive. No other local competitor offers such a comprehensive, research-driven curriculum that challenges and empowers every child.
Platinum Learning Link™: Stay Connected with Your Child
Through our Platinum Learning Link™, powered by Tadpoles, parents can stay connected with their child’s daily activities and progress. This electronic communication tool ensures you remain informed and engaged in your child’s learning journey, even during school hours. Our proprietary video display system, available at select locations, offers a safe and secure way for you to observe your child on monitors located at the front of the school, while providing enhanced supervision and monitoring throughout the day.
VerifiED™ Quality Assurance Program
Parents can rest assured knowing their child is receiving the highest standard of care and education thanks to our VerifiED™ Quality Assurance Program. This exclusive program maintains and evaluates our schools daily to ensure health, safety, and curriculum standards remain at the forefront of everything we do.
Strengthening Minds with the Brain Boosters Program
Included in Stepping Stone School’s all-inclusive tuition is our Brain Boosters™ program, an innovative approach to enhancing executive function skills. The Brain Boosters™ program focuses on strengthening a child’s ability to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and manage multiple tasks successfully. These critical cognitive skills are developed through engaging activities that promote memory, problem-solving, and self-regulation. By fostering these executive functions early on, we help children build a strong foundation for academic success and overall life skills. This program empowers your child to approach challenges with confidence, equipping them for a brighter future.
Your child’s curiosity and love for learning are nurtured through our S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Relationships, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) activities. From digital microscopes to robotics, your child will have the tools to explore, experiment, and grow in exciting new ways, both in the classroom and in dedicated S.T.R.E.A.M. rooms.
Through unique programs like our Kindness and Empathy Curriculum™ your child will develop essential character development. These programs are part of the inclusive experience, designed to enhance both social-emotional growth. Each month, Stepping Stone School educators implement our Kindness and Empathy Curriculum™ which provides activities with the purpose of teaching character development as a part of our Platinum Learning for Life™ curriculum.
The Teaching Strategies Gold™ assessment tool is part of a 4-step process which helps teachers individualize learning for every child. By utilizing the Teaching Strategies Gold™ assessment tool we support learning, identify needs, evaluate program effectiveness, and respond to program requirements.
In a world that increasingly relies on technology, our curriculum incorporates tools such as Hatch’s TeachSmart® Learning System and ABCmouse.com to enhance your child’s learning experience. Our programs equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and thrive in the digital age.
At Stepping Stone School we unite technology and learning as we teach introductory skills in our early childhood classrooms by focusing on Coding Foundations. Coding foundations include Higher Order thinking skills associated with the coding process including tasks like analyzing, predicting, planning, patterning, sequencing, sorting, organizing, and evaluating. With the support of a caring professional, children are encouraged to explore, overcome challenges, and discuss their thinking, enabling them to learn skills which will help them to become resilient problem-solvers.
Building Life Skills and Manners
At Stepping Stone School, our all-inclusive tuition also includes vital programs like the Proud to be Polite™ curriculum and the Life Skills Program, both of which help your child develop essential skills for success in everyday life. The Proud to be Polite™ curriculum teaches children valuable etiquette and manners, such as saying “please” and “thank you,” using napkins instead of sleeves, and even setting a table properly. By learning these skills at a young age children master polite habits, gain confidence and set themselves apart from their peers. Manners and etiquette are essential not only for social interactions but also for thriving in future professional environments. Stepping Stone School is committed to fostering this aspect of your child’s development.
Similarly, our Life Skills Program equips children with important real-world skills that will serve them throughout their lives. From problem-solving and self-regulation to teamwork and responsibility, this program ensures each child is better prepared to navigate the challenges of life. Both programs are designed to support the social and emotional well-being of every child, providing a well-rounded foundation for their future.
Healthy nutrition is a cornerstone of our all-inclusive tuition. At Stepping Stone School, your child enjoys nutritious meals made from scratch, using farm-fresh ingredients sourced from local farms. Our gourmet kitchens prepare three snacks and a hot lunch daily, providing a balanced combination of fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains.
Stepping Stone School promotes and practices conservation and sustainability wherever possible to give our students and families a superior learning environment today and a brighter future tomorrow.
Extraordinary Enrichment Programs
Our tuition also covers a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including chess, coding, American Sign Language (ASL), physical fitness through our Fit for Life™ program, and much more. These programs help broaden your child’s horizons, preparing them for success in school and beyond.
Fit for Life™ – Physical exercise comes naturally to and is a necessity for young children. Stepping Stone School offers abundant opportunities for physical activity in age-appropriate indoor and outdoor play areas. Dancing, climbing, hopping, jumping, running or ball play are always part of the school day for our children. Students also learn what it means to eat a healthy diet and lead a healthy life.
The Atelier™ is a unique and innovative concept designed specifically by Stepping Stone School to expand the artistic and design opportunities for our students. The program focuses on the inner creative genius of each child and provides them with character and creative role models which will inspire them to tap into their own creative potential.
American Sign Language (ASL) – ASL is introduced to Stepping Stone School students as infants, and continues to be taught and used daily through our Advanced Kindergarten Readiness Academy. Sign language gives infants and toddlers who don’t yet have the verbal skills to use spoken language a way to express their needs, wants and feelings. Sign language also provides preschoolers and pre-K students with an illustrative and kinesthetic dimension as they learn sounds, words and simple sentences.
Chess – These classes and tournaments provide a multitude of benefits to our young strategists! Children who play chess have been shown to improve their math and reading skills, but the benefits go far beyond academics.
Dual Language Learning™ – These lessons give children a jump start at learning a second language. In every Stepping Stone School, a bilingual teacher visits classrooms of children 3 and up, once a week, and provides Spanish dual language instruction. Children are provided with opportunities to practice their new vocabulary through age appropriate games and hands-on-activities between lessons as a part of our Future Strong™ approach to early childhood education.
Enriching School-Age Learning with The Brainery™ Program
Stepping Stone School’s all-inclusive tuition extends to our exceptional Brainery™ program, designed for school-age children to continue their growth and development beyond regular school hours. The Brainery™ After-School, School Holiday, and Year-Round Programs offer a balanced blend of academic support, physical activity, and character-building experiences for children ages 5 to 11. This program provides homework assistance, character-building activities, and our innovative S.T.R.E.A.M. programming, which incorporates science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through exciting experiments and projects.
Our exclusive Future Leaders and Innovators™ After-School Program helps children thrive in a group setting while engaging with themes based on the accomplishments of the world’s greatest leaders and innovators. With tailored learning plans and health and wellness education, children build peer relationships, develop responsibility, and achieve their full potential. The Brainery™ is a sophisticated and unique program that combines intellectual challenge and personal growth, ensuring your child’s after-school time is both enriching and enjoyable.
Our summer program, Young Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists™ presents a sophisticated approach empowering participating students to develop and use academic skills. Students replicate real business activities found in the adult world, making and selling products, and donating their profits to charity. This synergy between curriculum and innovation provides experiential learning, values development, teamwork, social skills building, and community involvement blended into a fun project. With Green Screen and Podcast Production, our School Age children are encouraged to express their creativity in digital formats.
Paid Enrichment Programs
In addition to the Platinum Learning for Life™ essentials, Stepping Stone School also encourages families to explore the paid enrichment programs provided by our approved instructors and organizations. (Enhancements very by location) Stepping Stone School is proud to partner with Dance Discovery, Kung Fu Kids, Soccer Shots, Kidokinetics, Drone Together, Lil Sluggers, The Groovy Gym Bus, Amanda Rae Irish Swim and Safety Enhancement, and Bi-Annual Portraits!
Flexible Payment Plans and Convenience
We understand the importance of flexibility for families. Our monthly tuition can be paid bi-monthly, saving you a month of tuition annually compared to a weekly payment structure. Additionally, Stepping Stone School is committed to being open year-round, with only a few holiday closures, ensuring we are available when you need us.
Why Parents Choose Stepping Stone School
Parents consistently choose Stepping Stone School because of the exceptional care, nurturing environment, and dedication of our staff. Our families trust us with their children’s education and well-being, knowing they are in capable and compassionate hands. As one parent shared, “We love love love the care our LO received at Stepping Stone! Ms. Devin is so caring and professional. She greets all the children by name as they enter every morning. Drop-offs can sometimes be hard for the littles (and parents!), and Ms. Devin and Ms. Emily are ready to assist parents with the drop-off transition on the more challenging days.”
Another parent echoed these sentiments about the sense of community at Stepping Stone, saying, “After a few different daycares, we’ve finally landed at Stepping Stone School in Crestview and couldn’t be happier. It honestly feels like a big family. Ms. Judy has been there for over 30 years and is on top of everything. Ms. Teresa and Ms. Leslie have been instrumental in my daughter’s growth. I feel comfortable when I drop her off every morning. Their communication skills have been exceptional.”
With passionate teachers and experienced leaders, Stepping Stone School creates a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. Our parents value the individualized attention given to their child’s development and how seamlessly the administrative aspects are handled. “It genuinely feels like a well-oiled machine, which is so comforting as a parent. We trust that our LO is in good hands when we drop her off at school.” This trust is the foundation of why so many families continue to recommend Stepping Stone School.
Join the Stepping Stone School Family
At Stepping Stone School, our all-inclusive tuition is designed to offer your child the best care, education, and enrichment without hidden fees. From academic excellence to character development, nutritious meals, and cutting-edge technology, every aspect of our program is crafted with your child’s growth in mind. Join us on this exciting journey and experience the value of all-inclusive tuition firsthand!
For more information on our programs, curriculum, and enrollment, visit our website or contact your nearest Stepping Stone School campus today. Together, we’re building a brighter, stronger future!