Stepping Stones Toddler Preschool

Stepping Stones is an integrated, early childhood program designed to support learning opportunities and social experiences for young children of all abilities. Our staff is highly educated and keenly attuned to the varying developmental needs of young children. Stepping Stones has a high staff-to-child ratio (4:12) and each class is staffed by a highly qualified teacher and a teaching assistant. Additionally, a speech-language pathologist and physical/occupational therapist participate in all activities.

Children are active explorers who learn by playing with people and in different environments. Stepping Stones is a place for toddlers to:

  • Have fun and develop new interests
  • Make friends
  • Become familiar with preschool routines
  • Learn to interact with a variety of adults and children in a comfortable environment
  • Build communication and social skills
  • Practice independence and self-help
  • Enhance physical development
  • Experience developmentally appropriate activities such as art, singing, snack time, pretend play, sensory exploration, and active motor play
  • Participate in classroom activities during caregiver engagement time

Who can join?  

Stepping Stones is for toddlers ages 22 months to 3 years.  

When?  

Classes meet twice a week for 2 hours each session. 

The drop off component of class is 90 minutes and consists of free play, snack, motor room and circle time. The additional 30 minutes of class is reserved for caregiver engagement and class connection time.

Class time is developmentally appropriate and is a place for our students to construct knowledge through play, exploration and observation in a therapeutic way.

Children can enroll any time space is available. The program runs year-round with breaks throughout the year according to our family calendar.  

How much does it cost?  

Preschool tuition is $220/month with a one-time $50.00 non-refundable registration fee.  A sliding fee scale for preschool tuition is available based on need. Please contact our Early Learning Coordinator at (425) 747-4004 ext. 4332 or email Classes@Kindering.Org for more information or to see if you qualify.  

How do I register?  

Each family must complete a registration form and preschool readiness questionnaire for eligibility.  

Please note that we enroll children from 22 months up through 33 months. Children who are enrolled in our program and are not receiving Early Support services from Kindering or from the School District are eligible to stay through age 3.5. 

If your child is participating in our Early Support program, and you are interested in enrolling your child in Stepping Stones, please contact your Family Resources Coordinator. 

If your child is not currently participating in our Early Support program, please fill out the Toddler Preschool Referral form or contact our Early Learning Coordinator by phone at (425) 747-4004, ext. 4332 or email Classes@Kindering.Org. 

Pay Your Monthly Preschool Tuition

Please have your invoice available. Your Customer ID is required to make a payment online (Customer ID is located below the Bill To: name on the left side of the invoice).