Programs
Stepping Stones Preschool appreciates and values the unique characteristics that children bring in at their early years of learning. Our programs are developmentally appropriate and well- balanced to motivate our young learners to explore and develop their full potential. Prior to enrollment, parents are welcomed to visit and tour the school by appointment only.
Early Preschool Program for children 2 to 3 years old
Children at this age are constantly making new discoveries of the world around them. Our Early Preschool program provides a safe and nurturing environment where children can creatively explore their curiosities, while having all of their individualized needs carefully met. Our Early Preschool children are provided with various interactive and exploratory activities, guiding children’s sensory-motor, cognitive, and social growth and development, while laying a strong foundation for success in their early education experience.
Children at this age are constantly making new discoveries of the world around them. Our Early Preschool program provides a safe and nurturing environment where children can creatively explore their curiosities, while having all of their individualized needs carefully met. Our Early Preschool children are provided with various interactive and exploratory activities, guiding children’s sensory-motor, cognitive, and social growth and development, while laying a strong foundation for success in their early education experience.
Preschool Program for children 3 to 4 years old
With a growing understanding of the world, children begin to build self-confidence and competence at this age. Active socialization patterns can be seen throughout their day, signifying their readiness for more structured learning. Along with various creative project-learning opportunities, which are inspired by the Reggio Emilia learning approach, our Preschool program offers structured, hands-on learning activities to foster children’s confidence in early literacy, math, science, and social studies. Our Preschool curriculum incorporates our own Stepping Stones Phonics and Stepping Stones Math curricula, which have been specifically designed to meet the individualized needs of each child.
With a growing understanding of the world, children begin to build self-confidence and competence at this age. Active socialization patterns can be seen throughout their day, signifying their readiness for more structured learning. Along with various creative project-learning opportunities, which are inspired by the Reggio Emilia learning approach, our Preschool program offers structured, hands-on learning activities to foster children’s confidence in early literacy, math, science, and social studies. Our Preschool curriculum incorporates our own Stepping Stones Phonics and Stepping Stones Math curricula, which have been specifically designed to meet the individualized needs of each child.
Pre-Kindergarten Program for children 4 to 5 years old
Pre-Kindergarteners display a rapid growth in their cognitive and social skills as they prepare for higher learning. Building onto their experiences in Early Preschool and Preschool, our Pre-Kindergarteners begin to show competence in early literacy and math concepts. Our Stepping Stones Phonics and Math curricula are refined to accommodate the learning abilities of our Pre-Kindergarten children. Whole-group and small group learning opportunities are thoughtfully intertwined into our Pre-Kindergarten program, cultivating cooperative learning skills which will become valuable in their continuous years of learning. Various imaginative and creative learning activities foster their continuous growth in their creative development, and children are able to partake in ballet and Taekwondo classes to aid in their physical development.
Pre-Kindergarteners display a rapid growth in their cognitive and social skills as they prepare for higher learning. Building onto their experiences in Early Preschool and Preschool, our Pre-Kindergarteners begin to show competence in early literacy and math concepts. Our Stepping Stones Phonics and Math curricula are refined to accommodate the learning abilities of our Pre-Kindergarten children. Whole-group and small group learning opportunities are thoughtfully intertwined into our Pre-Kindergarten program, cultivating cooperative learning skills which will become valuable in their continuous years of learning. Various imaginative and creative learning activities foster their continuous growth in their creative development, and children are able to partake in ballet and Taekwondo classes to aid in their physical development.
Program for Kindergarten (Ages 5 to 6 years old)
Kindergarten children are ready to build upon and refine all areas of their development including their social, emotional, creative, physical, and cognitive skills. Our Kindergarten program is designed to meet the needs of each child, taking into account the varying learning styles and abilities of all children. Through challenging and individualized instruction, structured activities, hands-on learning and student-centered explorations, our Kindergarten children are able to cultivate and master skills in reading, writing, math, social studies, science, and art. All Kindergarten curricula is carefully designed to align with the California Content Standards and Framework, and our smaller class sizes allow for more individualized attention to each child, creating learning opportunities to inspire and challenge students, and ultimately teach them to be successful problem solvers and thriving lifelong learners.
Kindergarten children are ready to build upon and refine all areas of their development including their social, emotional, creative, physical, and cognitive skills. Our Kindergarten program is designed to meet the needs of each child, taking into account the varying learning styles and abilities of all children. Through challenging and individualized instruction, structured activities, hands-on learning and student-centered explorations, our Kindergarten children are able to cultivate and master skills in reading, writing, math, social studies, science, and art. All Kindergarten curricula is carefully designed to align with the California Content Standards and Framework, and our smaller class sizes allow for more individualized attention to each child, creating learning opportunities to inspire and challenge students, and ultimately teach them to be successful problem solvers and thriving lifelong learners.