Stepping Stones Academy & Family Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 451 Englewood Pkwy, Ste A & B, Englewood, Colorado CO. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Stepping Stones Academy & Family Center in Englewood receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the high-quality Montessori-based curriculum, caring and experienced staff, and strong academic and social-emotional development of children. Parents highlight the school's organization, communication, safety practices, and family-oriented approach as key strengths.
My son has been attending Stepping Stones since he was 14 weeks old. I can't say enough good things about this daycare and wish we weren't leaving! The curriculum is engaging, many of the staff members have been working at the center a long time and the extended hours are great if you need early pick up/drop off. I've found the center to be very communicative and responsive to questions/concerns/requests.
My daughter was at Stepping Stones for two and a half years before starting Kindergarten this morning. We had peace of mind in knowing that the staff were patient and it's obvious they love children. They're organized and maintain a routine that empowers the kids. Safety and security for the kiddos is a priority there. Quality staff and awesome management. So easy to work with. My little girl is advanced for her kindergarten class. She didn't need preschool with all of the learning that Stepping Stones incorporates. So grateful to have found them after a couple of questionable experiences with other daycares. Thank you, Stepping Stones!
I can't say enough good things about Stepping Stones and the care my 2 children have received, it's above and beyond! The staff is exceptional they have showed love and sincere concern for my children. The owners are actively involved and keep parents in the loop. Thank you Stepping Stones for creating a safe, educational and fun environment for my kids!
Such an amazing and wonderful place. My daughter has bloomed into a curious, creative and independent girl and I have nothing but amazing things to say about Kaela and her staff. My daughter loves Stepping Stones and looks forward to going to school every day even on weekends...lol.The staff is warm and inviting and takes time to get to know each child, the child's family and their needs. Very impressive program and highly recommended.
Stepping Stones Academy and Family Center has become such a special organization to my family. Our daughter started school here in 2013 year at age 4. Right away, we were impressed with the great care and consideration the staff at SSA takes with all the children and families who attend their wonderful school. They are communicative and proactive, letting parents know what the children have been working on, as well as how the children are adjusting to new lessons. My son started at 2 and 1/2 in February 2014. I was nervous because he had separation anxiety, and I was afraid he would have a hard time adjusting to a preschool situation. The staff at SSA, took great care in seeing that he was not only looked after, but that he was also engaged in interesting learning activities. Since my children began at SSA, their math, spelling, writing, reasoning, and social skills are phenomenal for their ages. In fact, people often remark about how well adjusted and intelligent they are. I attribute most of this to the care and attention through education they have received at SSA. In addition to teaching the Montessori way, SSA instills a sense of kindness and respect for others in it's students and their families. They also offer excellent activities such as dance, gymnastics, and music by thoughtfully selected outside vendors. In addition, they have organized field trips for students which are engaging and unique. All of the staff they hire are not only perfectly qualified, but some of the most special and talented people we have ever met. Administratively, they have been outstanding with everything we have ever needed from vacation time, to invoicing, to security, to listening to any concerns we may have had over the past year. SSA is run by a family, who has taken the ideal of the importance of family and woven it into a magical school that educates, nurtures, and grows with the times. In fact, their family has become like an extended family to our family, and we are grateful to have found such an amazing school. I highly recommend SSA to anyone looking for an authentic experience for their child.
Colorado Shines
Level 1 out of 5
Level 1
This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.
Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.
Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.
Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.
Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.
Level 5: Highest quality — excels in all areas of assessment.