Stepping Stone School V

I have had my daughter at SS for a number of years. We have felt very comfortable with all of the teachers from the start. My daughter loves the food that is made for her daily. One of our favorite teachers "Mama Haynes" (Lisa) teaches the 2 year olds to be potty trained. Not an easy task! Ms. Claudia is her pre-k teacher and she is fabulous as well! She is about to start kindergarten and she has learned so much in the pre-k class. I have always felt like my daughter was very well cared for.
We now have a baby boy in the nursery. Ms. Maria, Ms. Christina, and Ms. Francis love my little boy like their own. The love to see him grow and do new tricks every day!
I would highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for great childcare!

Pros: The teachers really care about your children

Cons: The building could use some updates

Posted 07/22/09

My son has been with Stepping Stone for 3 years now and loves it. His teacher is Ms. Jennifer and she is great with him and everyone else. All the staff is great and very helpful. Jaden has learned alot since he started and they have been preparing him for Kindergarden in August. Highly recommend the school to anyone looking for great care.

Pros: Best Teachers

Cons: None

Posted 07/15/09

I am expecting my first child soon and toured the Stepping Stone on Wells Branch. I was impressed by the cleanliness of the center and the longevity of the staff. I was referred to the reviews on Citysearch and Yelp so I can see what the families are saying about Stepping Stone. I am impressed by the great reviews and the many happy parents here.

Pros: Longevity in teachers, friendly staff, great reviews

Cons: Waitlist for infant care

Posted 07/06/09

So far my experience has been great. I've only been at this school a few months. The staff are always warm and welcoming and the school seems pretty clean. My son is in Ms. Sandra's 2 year old class and I have been told she has been working there for 12 years. That is amazing! I just want my son loved and well cared for and Ms. Sandra does a great job at that.

Pros: Close to home, reasonable tuition, great teachers

Posted 07/06/09

I enrolled my son at 8 weeks old. As a first time mother this was a rather unsettling event. I first enrolled my son in another daycare that was closer to my home and had a horrible experience. I spoke with Ms. Lisa, the Assistant Director and she was horrified by my story. She told me to come to the school and look around and see what I thought. When I first walked in, there was coffee for the adults, chairs to sit in, and an area for kids to play. The infant room was clean and sanitary. Luckily there was a spot in the infant room open, so I was able to enroll my son.

Every morning when I drop him off he smiles at the teachers and starts playing with one of the many toys they have in the room. Ms. Francis is wonderful and gives me great tips and pointers for development milestones.

Ms. Maria is also wonderful and takes great care of him. She makes it a point to tell me when he is learning new things, like when she saw him walk for the first time. Being a first time mother, I appreciate the advice they give me on things from diaper rash cream to helping him learn to use a sippy cup.

Both Ms. Jessica, the Director and Ms. Lisa greet me in the morning and say goodnight when I pick my son up. They know who I am and who my child is. They make my experience very personal, which is essential.

My overall experience with Stepping Stone has been fabulous. I would never want to take my child to any other school for care. They make me feel so comfortable leaving my son there while I am working. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for personal care from a wonderful staff who are extremely friendly and knowledgeable.

Pros: Wonderful teachers, Great activities

Cons: NONE

Posted 07/05/09

Our two children have been enrolled in Stepping Stone School V for the last 10 months and we have been very pleased with our experience. The staff and teachers are excellent and I would recommend them to anyone. Some days the children don't want to leave to come home! :)

Pros: Great staff!

Posted 07/05/09

I've had both of my sons enrolled in Stepping Stone from 8 wks. old on (oldest now almost 5 years old) and I can't say enough about the TLC they've been given, especially at Stepping Stone V.

Starting with the Director, Ms. Jessica, she's very attentive and aware of what goes on in the school. She's been THE best Director of the three Stepping Stone's we've had our kids enrolled at. Ms. Jessica & Ms. Lisa (Asst. Director) also communicate well and work with all the parents on any issues the kids may have.

The Stepping Stone teachers are the best you can find anywhere!!! They make it a point to make my kids feel like they're a priority, always give 110% in caring for them, are extremely friendly to the parents and let me know if there are any concerns. Ms. Lisa, Ms. Frances, Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Savannah, Ms. Adrianne, Ms. Sandra, Ms. Jessica, Ms. Claudia, Ms. Amy & all other Stepping Stone staff - these ladies are just wonderful! And of course Ms. Bev has not been forgotten.

It's nice to feel comfortable that my kids are given the best care while I'm at work.

Pros: Excellent staff & great programs

Cons: None

Posted 06/29/09

Stepping Stone V has been a big part of my life for the past four years. My firstborn, Aaron, enrolled when he was just 3 1/2 months old. I was so nervous to leave my baby, but the nursery room teachers made my transition back to work easy. They loved, hugged, cuddled, fed, cleaned, played and taught Aaron every day. Since then, Aaron has moved up through each classroom and is currently in Ms. Claudia's pre-k class - let me just say - bless Ms. Claudia for her patience. My younger son, Sean, enrolled in the nursery room last December and has recently "graduated" to Ms. Jessica's toddler class - Sean cannot give Ms. Jessica enough hugs.
The teachers and staff at Stepping Stone V are loving and caring individuals. They smile when my children arrive in the morning and they have a days worth of stories for me when I pick my boys up in the evening. The teachers have worked with me through potty training and behavioral issues - individualizing Aaron's care to best benefit him - I feel confident Sean will receive this same personalized attention.
The Stepping Stone curriculum has more than impressed me - from baby sign language to exposing the children to music, spanish, dance, computers and karate classes. The focus remains on education - vocabulary development, counting, recognizing and writing the letters of the alphabet, creative learning centers and reading.
I know every day that my children are safe and well cared for - and as a working mother this makes my life less stressful - thank you!

Pros: the staff

Cons: hmmm - can't think of any

Posted 12/10/08

Stepping Stone School at Wells Branch has been great school for our family. I have two kids enrolled: Maya 2 years and Max 5 months. I have had no complains on the two years we have been with them, we only have great things to say about Stepping Stone on Wells Branch.They are like a second family to our kids and ourselves.Maya is always asking for her teacher Ms Sandra and she wants to see her every day, she has built a great trust and relationship with every staff member on the school, it is like she and her brother have a special attention from all of the members.I can see how Maya has develop rapidly on these two years. Stepping Stone School has a great curriculum program.I personally want to recognize Ms Sandra not only for teaching my daughter academic curriculum but for her caring,assistance,dedication and making the life of my daughter unforgettable. Maya knows already how to count, the ABC,create puzzles, good manners,and she is potty trained. I cannot describe how happy Maya is going to school, she has added Ms Sandra on her list of good night that we do at bed time where we include our family members and we say good night. Max, adores his teachers even though he has 5 months I can see how his social interaction,motor skills, movements and eating habits are improving. He always is a smiling boy. I want to recognize Ms Beth, Francis and Mary since they are very dedicate it and work with me on anything is needed to make a better experience for us and Max.I felt comfortable and relax enrolling Max at 6 weeks of being born, they were so helpful and provided the care needed for him to not feel the big change.They understand the concept of family,learning, and care. Honestly,that is hard to find on these days.We are so happy on having a such a great School that we can trust and feel satisfied that our kids would have the attention needed and good education.You are always welcome with a smile and every member remember you and your child.You?re in good hands

Pros: We always welcome with a smile, they remember your name and your child name. They have great parents acitivities,great lunch menus. Theachers are well prepared and provide good educational curriculum.

Cons: None

Posted 12/08/08

Although I don't have any children myself, Stepping Stone School V was my first "real" job after high school. It taught me great responsibility. All of the children in my class were my "babies" i saw that each child was unique in their own ways!! IT was a bit challenging at first, but with the help of my VERY WELL experienced co-teachers, Rometta, Lisa S., Lisa H., Crystal R. and Jessica M. , i was able to get through the first few weeks of stressfullness. I ended up working there for 2 years (and all of the above teachers are still there... and they were there before i got there..so they've been there for a while). I still go back and visit my old co-workers, and the children run up to me and greet me with a big hug! I've been gone 2 years now, and 75% of the staff is still the same. The cook, Christina, is great the kids love her cooking, she often has to make extra so the kids can have 2nds!!

If you want a fun, caring and nurturing environment for your kiddo, i HIGHLY recommend SSV. i know when i have children they will be going to this school.

Pros: Large playgrounds with various activities.

Cons: none

Posted 12/08/08

I have nothing but great things to say about Stepping Stone on Wells Branch. I have 2 girls and they loved this school. We have been here for about 7 years. Stepping Stone is like a second home to my girls. I feel like my children has special attention from each and every staff member, from the cook to the administrators. I always feel welcome with a warm smile to greet me everyday. If there is ever an issue or concern it is dealt with immediately.

I'd like to especially recognize a valuable teacher that has impacted my children's lives and this is Ms. Lisa Haynes. She has been with Stepping Stone 11 years . She not only teaches the academic curriculum but also teaches compassion, caring and empathy towards others. Which I'm sure you can agree we need more of this in this in the world.

I would highly recommend this school!

Posted 12/07/08