Kids love Stepping Stones and so do their families!
"We were never thrilled about the idea of having our children at a home daycare. When the Covid pandemic and dissatisfaction with a daycare center hit at the same time, we found Stepping Stones as an alternative solution for our younger child. At first, we were happy about the smaller group of children our son would be around, but we quickly realized what a home daycare could and should be. Misty and team provided a wonderful learning environment with a wide range of creative and fun activities that aided in our son’s development. He was constantly stimulated and has grown leaps and bounds in 2 years. Misty consistently provided updates and communication when needed, and was always prompt to answer queries no matter how big, small, or silly a question may be. Our son has not only thrived academically to be pre-school ready, but has also sharpened his social and emotional skills with a great crew of peers. We highly recommend Misty and Stepping Stones for a wonderful childcare experience."
-Marissa and Jeff August 2022
"Both of our sons started attending Stepping Stones when they were just a few months old. They are two and half years apart and attended until they were ready for preschool. Overall, we spent seven years at Stepping Stones. The Stepping Stones motto is play, learn, and grow in a place that feels like home. We felt that both of our boys experienced this every day that they attended. Misty and her staff made it a second home for the boys. Their warmth and care were apparent from the moment they walked in the door. When we picked them up each day, the boys would tell us about all the exciting things that they did that day. We were frequently shown arts and crafts projects that they proudly displayed in our house.
Misty was incredibly supportive and communicative with bottle feeding and potty training. She was always a text or email away. With the use of the Brightwheel and Childfolio apps, our two sons’ activities, eating schedule, and bathroom habits were frequently documented throughout the day. It was easy to check and see how their day was going. At the end of the week, she sends a comprehensive email summary of the week. The pictures and songs are priceless!
The loving relationships built by Misty and her staff lead to social/emotional growth. The boys developed healthy and loving relationships with the staff. This modeling led to amazing peer relationships with other students. These friendships continue today with our older son. It all began at Stepping Stones!
We feel that our boys were more than prepared for preschool after leaving Stepping Stones. Misty provides enriching academic opportunities with math and reading concepts. She assesses students at the beginning of the year and at the end of the year to see their amazing growth. The boys looked forward to fun Friday activities, science experiments, and interesting food experiments. (Seaweed!)
We consider ourselves fortunate and blessed to have the Stepping Stones staff as a part of our lives the past seven years. They will be missed because they have been such a valued part our lives these many years. The imprint they have left on our boys will be with them as they move on to other stages of life. You will not find a better place for your little one than right here."
- Jim and Rebecca June 2021
"Words cannot truly express the depth of our gratitude and thanks for the amazing staff and teachers at Stepping Stones. We started our son at Stepping Stones when he was nine months old. We were absolutely blown away at the growth and development he experienced while he was with Misty and her incredible staff. We watched him grow from a little baby to a very spunky and confident two year old and he absolutely thrived under Misty and her staff’s care! We are so very thankful for the love and learning he received from his teachers while at Stepping Stones. It was such a joy to read the weekly newsletter each week and look at the pictures of him learning, playing and laughing with his friends. As hard as it was to be away from our son, we knew he was in the very best of hands. Thank you Misty and all the wonderful teachers at Stepping Stones for taking such great care of our little guy and treating him like he is one of your own. We will miss you all more than words can say!"
Sarah and Josh, June 2021
"Words cannot express the thanks that our family has for Misty and every Stepping Stones teacher that has been a part of our family for almost four years.
We enrolled at Stepping stones when our son was only six weeks old. After searching through many providers, Stepping Stones gave us a feeling of just being the right choice for us. I’m so glad we trusted that feeling! During his time at stepping stones our son has grown and matured into an amazing, intelligent little guy. We are so grateful for the loving care he has received at Stepping Stones and all of the fun memories. Thank you again Stepping Stones for an incredible early childhood curriculum that engages and teaches while still allowing kids to feel at home. A special thanks to Misty who truly does treat each child as her own - we were so lucky to find you! "
-Rebecca and Andrew, January 2019
"Stepping Stones has been a blessing for us. We've been so fortunate to have our daughter grow and be cared for the way she has these last four years. Stepping Stones made us parent better and helped us manage the tricky parts like "potty training". We are truly thankful for all Stepping Stones has done for us. We will miss the drop-offs, the pick-ups, the adventures, camp, EVERYTHING! We will miss Stepping Stones!"
-Jhissell and Glenn, September 2018
"I am forever grateful for the opportunity my two children had to attend Stepping Stones Home Daycare for a span of almost 7 years of our lives. It was not only a “home away from home,” but a place where my children were loved and cared for by the teachers with as much sincerity as if they were their own. I never worried about how my children would feel when I dropped them off each day; knowing that they would thrive in a positive and happy setting. Most days my children would not want to leave when I picked them up because they were having so much fun.
The teachers are genuinely thoughtful, generous, and loving. They get to know your child and help them learn and grow by making effective decisions based off of their needs and strengths. My children experienced a fun and engaging curriculum that thoroughly prepared them for the years to come. They also learned important life lessons like how to show empathy, compassion, and to appreciate the differences of others. The teachers helped to raise and shape my children into the confident, well socialized, and successful people they are today.
My children are now school age; however, we still maintain positive relationships with the teachers and children that attended the daycare alongside them. Some of the most important relationships in our lives developed at Stepping Stones Home Daycare."
-Krista and Rob, September 2017
Stepping Stones served as a second home for our children – a safe and friendly environment that always did what was in the best interests of our children. Our oldest son attended Stepping Stones from the age 16 months thru 3 ½ years. He struggled with the daycare center environment so we thought we would try a new approach. We could not be happier with the results, as the more focused and personal nature provided by the staff of Stepping Stones was exactly what was needed. Our youngest son attended Stepping Stones from 3-15 months and he learned so many of his new skills from the wonderful and attentive staff.
The team has created an environment for children to feel comfortable and loved, which is hard to achieve at a larger daycare center. Additionally, the curriculum taught at Stepping Stones helped our oldest learn and develop new skills which has prepared him amazingly well in his transition to Preschool. We greatly appreciate the staff of Stepping Stones for treating our children as their own for the past three years. Our family has countless memories of our time at Stepping Stones, and we are most grateful for the exceptional care given to our boys!
-Caitlin and Mike, June 2017
want to thank Stepping Stones Home Daycare for a wonderful two years!
Our son Lucas attended it starting at the age of 21 months to 3 1/2 years.
Stepping Stones was more than a daycare for him; it has been a second home.
All teachers are amazing and so creative, they are always prepared with some new activity for kids to try. Growing in a bi-lingual environment it helped our son to learn English. He learned letters, numbers, shapes and colors, and got potty trained! Summer camp activities like water plays and filed trips were always fun.
Thank you so much for your excellent services and all the best to everyone!
-Tatiana & Vadim, June 2016
After the difficult process of finding a trusted childcare provider, we finally found the perfect place: Stepping Stones Home Daycare. Our son attended Stepping Stones starting at the age of 6 months to 3 1/2 years. We wanted our son to attend a place that was professional, yet felt like home. From day one, we always felt comfortable leaving our little guy in the hands of the Stepping Stone staff. They listened to our requests and provided suggestions when needed. The staff is highly knowledgeable in terms of best practices for young children. We really appreciated the constant communication that we received in person as well as through email, texts, and phone calls. Our son easily transitioned to a formal preschool setting and we attribute that to the structure and care he received at Stepping Stones. We will always hold a special place in our hearts for Stepping Stones.
-Laura and Jeff - May 2016
Our daughter attended Stepping Stones from age 22 months - 35 months. At this stage, Stepping Stones was the perfect place for her development both socially and mentally. Our daughter enjoyed both the structured and unstructured activities. She loved creating artworks, learning the alphabet, doing circle time, and playing outside. During the summer, she enjoyed her field trips and water days. We love that they have specific learning themes depending on the season or holiday. As parents, we were thrilled to receive personalized presents for Mother's Day, Father's Day, and the Holiday season. The teachers are caring, responsible, and thoughtful. It was reassuring that our daughter is in a safe, clean, and nurturing environment. We also looked forward to receiving weekly e-newsletters that provided photos and updates to parents about the activities and lessons during the week, as well as the menu for the following week. Stepping Stones is under the USDA food program, hence, parents are certain that their child is getting well balanced and nutritious meals. We would highly recommend Stepping Stones to parents looking for a daycare where their child will be loved, cared for, and taught a variety of skills.
-James and Sonia, October 2015
Both of our youngest daughters attended Stepping Stones Home Daycare, each of them starting around 4 months of age. The oldest attended for 3 years (and was a Stepping Stones original) and our youngest attended for a little over a year. We have always been pleased with the attention and level of care that they received at their 'home away from home'. They were always happy to go, especially on Mondays when they’d been away all weekend. As a working parent, this was a big deal for me. Knowing how much they liked it, made it so much easier having them in daycare. They were constantly learning new things all while having a good time in the process. One of our favorite aspects was the structure and educational curriculum, not to mention the healthy meals and snacks. We would highly recommend Stepping Stones to anyone seeking quality child for their little one(s).
-Matt and Christina, April 2012
Since July of 2009 our son has enjoyed being a student at Stepping Stones; moreover, we appreciated more than you know allowing our daughter to join Stepping Stones back in November of 2010. You provided them a home away from home, you and your teachers taught them both so many things that we are so grateful for. Not for one day did we ever doubt our kids weren’t in
great hands as we closed the door every morning to continue our work day. What you have taught our son the past couple years has prepared him for his continuing growth in pre‐school then into Kindergarten.
We all will continue to boast about Stepping Stones and what your center can provide.
-Melissa and Dave, February 2012