Stepping Stones Montessori aspires to create an environment that nurtures learning.
It is an environment in which the directress of each class room guides, supports, and recognizes continual learning of the individual child.
The child takes responsibility for his/her own learning, mastering each skill according to developmental abilities, with modular resource support learner-driven flexibility. Everyone is a learner, everyone a teacher,and every experience a learning opportunity..
Stepping Stones Montessori adheres to admission policies that are in full compliance with non-discrimination laws.
Stepping Stones Montessori affirmsitsnon-discriminatory policy on the basis of race ,sex ,color, religion, national and ethnic origin in its educational program, activities, and employment policies.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1980
Student Body
Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Annual Tuition/school year
school for this information
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
School Notes
- Stepping Stones Montessori aspires to create environments that nurture learning. It is anenvironment in which the directress of each classroom guides, supports, and recognizes continual learning of the individual child.The child takesr esponsibility for his/her own learning, mastering each skill according to development alabilities, and modular resources supportlearner-drivenf lexibility. Everyone is a learner, everyone a teacher, and every experience a learning opportunity. Stepping Stones Montessori adheres to admission policies that are in full compliance with non-discrimination laws. Stepping Stones Montessori affirms its non-discriminatory policy on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national and ethnic origin its educational program, activities, and employment policies.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Stepping Stones Montessori?
The acceptance rate of Stepping Stones Montessori is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
When is the application deadline for Stepping Stones Montessori?
The application deadline for Stepping Stones Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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