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At Stepping Stone World, every day is a chance for your child to learn, play, and grow! 🌱 As a licensed preschool and day care, we focus on the whole child - cognitive, social/emotional, creative, and physical development - in a safe, secure, and developmentally appropriate environment.
Our HighScope-style curriculum follows weekly themes, blending academics with play through hands-on activities like finger painting, play-dough, and arts and crafts. With a 1:9 teacher-to-student ratio and small class sizes, our teachers truly get to know each child's interests and pace of learning. We welcome children from age 2 through entry into first grade, with full-time and part-time program options.
Curious if Stepping Stone World is the right fit for your family? 💬 Message us to inquire today!
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Enrichment Program at our School

Licensed preschool &amp; day care with a HighScope-style curriculum, weekly themes, and a 1:9 teacher ratio. Whole-child development through hands-on play in a safe, home-like setting. Ages 2&ndash;first grade. Full/part-time available. DM us to inquire! 🌱
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Hi all &mdash; sharing a bit about Stepping Stone World, the preschool/day care I'm involved with, in case it's useful to anyone researching options for their little ones.
We're a licensed preschool and day care for children age 2 through entry into first grade, with both full-time and part-time programs. A few things that might matter if you're comparing preschools:
We follow a HighScope-style curriculum built around weekly themes &mdash; kids are encouraged to make their own choices about materials and activities, with teachers supporting that exploration rather than directing every minute. Lots of hands-on learning: finger painting, play-dough, arts and crafts &mdash; the idea being that exploration sparks creativity and ideas. 1:9 teacher-to-student ratio with small class sizes, so teachers can actually get to know each child's pace and interests. The focus is on whole-child development &mdash; cognitive, social/emotional, creative, and physical &mdash; with academics blended into play rather than separated from it. We try to keep the environment safe, secure, and home-like/comfortable, since we believe kids learn better when they feel secure. Happy to answer any questions if you're curious about the philosophy or how the day-to-day works. Feel free to message us directly if you'd like to inquire further.

Stepping Stone World is a licensed preschool &amp; day care focused on whole-child development &mdash; cognitive, social/emotional, creative, and physical. Our HighScope-style curriculum uses weekly themes and hands-on play to help kids learn and grow. 🌱
Small classes, 1:9 teacher ratio, ages 2&ndash;first grade. Full/part-time available. Message us to inquire!
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Why "Whole-Child Development" Matters More Than You Might Think Choosing a preschool can feel overwhelming. Class sizes, curriculum philosophies, teacher ratios &mdash; every detail seems to carry weight, and it should. The early years are when so much foundational learning happens, not just academically, but socially, emotionally, and physically. At Stepping Stone World, a licensed preschool and day care, that foundation is the starting point for everything we do.
A Safe, Secure Place to Grow
Before learning can happen, children need to feel safe. Our program is built around creating an environment that is safe, secure, and developmentally appropriate &mdash; one where children feel comfortable enough to explore, ask questions, and try new things. We aim to make our space feel like a home environment, because we believe kids learn better when they feel secure and at ease, not just supervised.
A Curriculum Built Around Curiosity
We follow a HighScope-style curriculum, organized around weekly themes. The HighScope approach is rooted in the idea that children need active involvement with people, materials, and ideas &mdash; and that adults and children learn together, side by side, rather than in a one-directional teaching model.
In practice, this means children are encouraged to make their own choices about materials and activities, while teachers support and guide that exploration. We also build in free choice time, during which teachers play alongside children to better understand their interests &mdash; insight that then shapes how themes and curriculum evolve over time.
Hands-On, Always
Much of the learning at Stepping Stone World happens through doing. Finger painting, play-dough, arts and crafts &mdash; these aren't just fun activities, they're opportunities for exploration, stimulation of ideas, and creative thinking. Most children learn best through hands-on experience with people, materials, events, and ideas, and our program is designed around that principle.
Academics Blended With Play
Rather than treating academics and play as separate tracks, our curriculum blends the two. Through play, children build social, interaction, and language skills &mdash; much of their ability to share and cooperate develops naturally through playing in a group. This is whole-child development in action: cognitive, social/emotional, creative, and physical growth happening together, not in isolation.
Small Classes, Real Attention
One of the most meaningful differentiators in early childhood education is the teacher-to-student ratio. At Stepping Stone World, we maintain a 1:9 teacher-to-student ratio with small class sizes, which allows our staff to focus on the individual learning styles and needs of each child &mdash; recognizing that every child's pace and strengths are different.
Who We Serve
Stepping Stone World welcomes children from age 2 through the entry of first grade, with both full-time and part-time program options available, so families can find a schedule that fits their needs.
A Partnership With Families
We see early care and education as a partnership between our staff and your family. Every child is different, with different needs, strengths, and paces of learning &mdash; and our goal is to provide the tools and environment that let each child participate in activities of their choice, develop independently, and still build the social, physical, intellectual, and emotional skills they'll need going forward.
If this philosophy resonates with how you'd like your child's early years to look, we'd love to hear from you. Message us to inquire about our programs and how Stepping Stone World might be the right fit for your family. #blog #medium

🌿 Welcome to the Enchanted Forest of Learning&nbsp;
At Stepping Stone World Preschool &amp; Daycare, every day is a new adventure. We believe every child's journey begins with one small, curious step - and from there, magic happens.
🌱 The Garden of Growing Dreams - where confidence, creativity, imagination, and kindness are planted like seeds and nurtured with care.
🦋 Every Path Begins with Curiosity - because every question your little one asks opens the door to a new discovery.
🚪 The Doors of Discovery - nature, music, science, stories, movement, play... every experience unlocks another door waiting to be explored.
🌳 The Friendship Tree - because the brightest adventures are the ones we share, and every smile and helping hand helps our little community grow stronger together.
💛 The Heart of the Forest - the greatest magic was never hidden away. It's been growing inside every curious heart all along.
Every great adventure begins with one small step. Let your child take theirs with us.
📍 Enroll today and continue the journey &rarr; steppingstoneworld.com
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1362 S Main St,
&nbsp;Milpitas 95035
408-621-1037

Info on curriculum and classes in&nbsp; our program

Details on activities which children perform in our classes

Details about parent involvement and updates

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Classes
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Requirement:
Children should be at least 2 year old. All children will bring their lunch from home.
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School Goal:
Play based learning. All kids should be able to read &amp; write upon completion of one year preschool and one year of pre-K program.
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 Classes &amp; Programs: We provide a clean, safe, and loving environment for the pre-school kids. We prepare kids the basics of preschool and make them ready for elementary school. Please call us for an appointment to visit our preschool. We will provide two healthy snacks.
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Preschool: 2.5 to 3.5
 Prekindergarten &nbsp;3.5 to 4.5
 Kindergarten: 4.5 - 6 years (For children with cutoff date)
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 We foster the process of self-creation by providing an environment in which the child can develop independently at his or her own pace while still gaining those social, physical, intellectual and emotional skills needed to function at best in society. &nbsp;The children learn through doing, experiencing the joy of individual discovery and mastery on their own terms, at their own speed.

Music
Introduce your child to the world of music at our preschool. &nbsp;
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Classes &amp; Programs
 Parents are always welcome to visit the preschool at any time. Suggestions, comments, criticisms, talents, interests, or hobbies, etc., are always welcomed by the preschool staff. Parents are welcome to participate in typical school activities, field trips, class parties, birthdays or any other special activities. A class list is provided for your convenience in school matters. No other use of this list is authorized. There is an observation room for parent use at any time.
 Family Communication Families will receive a newsletter approximately once a month. Please read it carefully! It will contain important information about curriculum activities, upcoming events and important dates. A daily note is placed on the white board to update you on daily activities.
 Parent Teacher Conferences We try to provide most of the information and progress on one-on-one basis but a dedicated parent- teacher conferences can initiated at parent request. The preschool staff and families work together as a team to make the preschool experience beneficial for the child. We are happy to schedule meetings at any time upon family request.
 Parent Resource Area There are plenty of children's story books are available for a two-week checkout period. A variety of topics are available. We will assist families to find information on any topic area desired.

Registrations
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Following are the links to pre-register for admission
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<a href="https://www.steppingstoneworld.com/milpitas/apply.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Preregister</a>
<a href="https://www.steppingstoneworld.com/milpitas/SSW-Enrollment_form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enrolment Forms</a>
<a href="https://www.steppingstoneworld.com/milpitas/forms.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Submit Enrolment Forms</a>
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Stepping Stone World is a licensed Preschool and Day Care. &nbsp; We welcome your child and family to Stepping Stone World preschool and look forward to building a partnership with you in the early care and education of your child. Our purpose is to provide an environment for your child that is safe, secure, and developmentally appropriate. Our program focuses on the whole child, which encompasses and develops all areas of a child's development; cognitive, social/emotional, creative, and physical.
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Please read this handbook thoroughly, as it covers very important policies and procedures that not only govern our childcare contract agreement, but also pertains to the care of your child. You will be notified in writing of any changes that may occur. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
 OUR PHILOSOPHY
We follow High Scope style curriculum based on weekly themes. The High Scope program is based on the theory that children need active involvement with people, materials and ideas. In this adults and children learn together. Children are encouraged to make their own choices about materials and activities and teachers supports this.
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Stepping Stone World provides the loving, caring and learning environment for kids from age 2 years to the entry of first grade. We do lots of hands-on experiences like finger painting, play-dough and other art and craft activity which encourages exploration, stimulates ideas and creativity. In our preschool program we meet the children&rsquo;s individual needs with love, care patience, and understanding.
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Our staff works to develop each child individually by recognizing their unique differences. We provide sensitive and responsive care to help make your child feel valued at Stepping Stone World. We make kids very comfortable here by providing a home environment in which they will feel very secure and comfortable. We believe that kids learn better in a comfortable and playful environment. We have a free choice time during which teacher play with kids and try to develop the better understanding of their interest which helps them to plan the theme and curriculum based on the children interest.
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Our curriculum is based on academics blended with play and fun. Through play your child will learn social, interaction and language skills. Most part of their social and sharing skill will comes by playing in a group.
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We foster the process of self-creation by providing an environment in which the child can develop independently at his or her own pace while still gaining necessary social, physical, intellectual and emotional skill. &nbsp;We understand that each child is different and has different needs and strength; their pace of learning is also different. So we provide the appropriate tools which encourage them to participate in the activity of their choice. &nbsp;
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At the end of the preschool and pre-k program your child will ready to go into the kindergarten with following skills.
 Classes &amp; Programs
We have full time and part time program available We follow High Scope style curriculum, based on weekly themes. &nbsp;Most of the children learn best through hands-on experiences with people, materials, events, and ideas. We provide the tools that stimulates these idea. Small Class Size
 We have 1:9 teacher-to-student ratios, which allow us to focus on the individual learning styles and needs of each child in our preschool.
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