The Arc of Essex County's Stepping Stones School is a private non-profit school, designed to meet the developmental and learning needs of children with cognitive impairments including children with Down syndrome. Students are provided with the most up-to-date therapy and educational techniques to achieve their highest potential.
Stepping Stones offers support for children ages three to ten in preschool and primary settings.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
76%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Sue Wilson
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does The Arc Of Essex County's Stepping Stones School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Arc Of Essex County's Stepping Stones School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
When is the application deadline for The Arc Of Essex County's Stepping Stones School?
The application deadline for The Arc Of Essex County's Stepping Stones School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school is Garden Academy (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Children's Corner of West Essex, Inc. (0.4 miles away)
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Essex Valley School
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Essex Valley School
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Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 244-7890
2.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students
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Essex Valley School
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1 Henderson Dr
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 244-7890
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(973) 602-3600
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(973) 602-3600
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Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 740-2353
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 740-2353
3.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 54 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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The Children's Corner of West Essex, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
40 Freeman St
Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 226-7300
Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 226-7300
0.4 miles
Gr: NS | 55 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Pleasant Day Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
8 Academy Rd
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Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5235
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(Catholic)
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Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 239-1160
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
388 South Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-1587
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-1587
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1418 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3600
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3600
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Children's Corner of West Essex, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
40 Freeman St
Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 226-7300
Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 226-7300
0.4 miles
Gr: NS | 55 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3 - A Adp Blvd
Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 533-4400
Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 533-4400
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 92 students
3 Ryerson Avenue
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 226-0660
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 226-0660
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
A Pleasant Day Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
8 Academy Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5235
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5235
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Garden Academy
Special Education School
627 Mount Pleasant Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 731-2030
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 731-2030
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 33 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3 Ryerson Avenue
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 226-0660
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 226-0660
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
Garden Academy
Special Education School
627 Mount Pleasant Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 731-2030
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 731-2030
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 33 students
Essex Valley School
Special Education School
1 Henderson Dr
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 244-7890
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 244-7890
2.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students
1418 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3600
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3600
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sawtelle Learning Center
Special Education School
208 S Mountain Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-0615
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-0615
3.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 47 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Garden Academy
Special Education School
627 Mount Pleasant Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 731-2030
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 731-2030
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 33 students
Essex Valley School
Special Education School
1 Henderson Dr
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 244-7890
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 244-7890
2.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students
Our Lady Of The Lake School ![Our Lady Of The Lake School Photo]( "Our Lady Of The Lake School Photo")
(Catholic)
26 Lakeside Avenue
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 239-1160
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 239-1160
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
388 South Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-1587
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-1587
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1418 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3600
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3600
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Children's Corner of West Essex, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
40 Freeman St
Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 226-7300
Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 226-7300
0.4 miles
Gr: NS | 55 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3 - A Adp Blvd
Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 533-4400
Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 533-4400
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 92 students
A Pleasant Day Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
8 Academy Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5235
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5235
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Garden Academy
Special Education School
627 Mount Pleasant Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 731-2030
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 731-2030
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 33 students
The Children's House
Montessori School
26 Montrose Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 857-1234
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 857-1234
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
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(908) 725-8444
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(908) 725-8444
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(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
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Raritan, NJ 08869
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(908) 231-8521
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(908) 231-8521
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(908) 231-6806
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9370.1 miles
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