The owner of StemSteps is a very reactionary person. She doesn't sit to think and reflect before acting at all. She runs off emotion and uses intimidation to get what she wants. When you attempt to have an adult conversation about your feelings, she loses her ability to think rationally and asserts her dominance once again. She attempts to micromanage every situation even when she isn't present. There were several situations where she would spit off emails or call before she had all the facts, accusing and pointing fingers. She, however, would not come back and apologize or admit that she leaped before having the facts, afterwards. It eventually got to the point where she was twisting facts and blowing molehills into mountains with untrue statements. She was pushing us to medicate our child when our pediatrician strongly discouraged medicating at that time. The teachers were too passive to set strict boundaries, and they seemed to cower to the owner and allow her to control and micromanage a classroom they were in charge of. The owner made accusatory statements that, when I would speak with other parents, didn't seem true at all. We are not saying that our child was perfect in any way, and he definitely needed some more guidance and stricter boundaries; however, the way things played out here was very disheartening. We even went as far as to have a behavior specialist come in to observe for an IBHS support person; which they requested. I attempted to have a discussion with the owner about feelings towards my child, which is what ultimately ended our time here. She went ballistic instead of being professional and reassuring. It was such a hit to her ego, and she couldn't take it or someone standing up to her false accusations. There was no professional adult conversation, just finger-pointing and blocking. Our son didn't have these types of behaviors in the school before or after this school. He is doing great now in a new school. The behavior consultant discussed what she saw when she observed, and a lot of it was boundary pushing and allowing him to get his way, instead of setting clear boundaries and consequences to teach him, it seemed to be all over the place. Lots of reminders with no consequences, allowing him to get what he wanted, which would reinforce the poor behavior, them being frustrated, and eventually just a target on his back. Again, not that these behaviors were acceptable, but they weren't what was being made out either after speaking to the behavior consultant and piecing things together on our own. I also went in to observe one day. No behaviors but saw him being kicked. When he kicked back, he got caught and in trouble. His new school said they also don't understand because they don't see the behaviors that this owner was saying he had. If you have a very calm, timid, robot-like child, this will be a great fit. However, if you have a rambunctious child with ADHD who goes against the grain at times and wants to be moving, this is 100% not the right fit. The day I observed, they were expected to sit for 25 min doing carpet time. That's a long time for a 4-year-old, let alone a 4-year-old boy who has ADHD. They do wonderful activities there, which is why my son loved it, but there was lots of sitting and expectations of standing still, straight lines, chair work, and not enough strict follow-through. Like I mentioned above, if you have a quiet, calm, timid child, this place is great. If you have a typical hyper, rowdy, strong-willed child, I would find a place better fit because StemSteps cannot and will not be a good fit for your child. I suggest reading the book Raising Lions for this school and some training in consistent follow through, rule setting, consequences and behavior management. read more

The best daycare around hands down! We have taken our kids to a lot of places and we were very disappointed. Stemsteps has the best teachers/atmosphere that actually care about kids (not just keep them alive), provide great exposure to veggies at meal times, and give him a variety of experiences to meet his milestones. My son has been attending since 8 months and I wouldn't take him anywhere else. He's very excited at drop off and loves his teachers. read more

Trusting our 3 year old to anyone is a huge deal for us. This school made us feel comfortable from day one. They engage our daughter over the course of a long day, they send us constant updates, and the curriculum is awesome. We love it! read more

Can't say enough! Love the positive environment & the healthy food Also, security system is updated Than you very much ms.Gabby & ms.Heather read more

I'd read a bit about stemsteps and decided to investigate it when my family moved to the area. I have never regrettEd the decision. My daughter LOVES school on weekends and holidays when we pass it she gets so excited. The staff are amazing in their caring and understanding and truly work with par rents to have a team approach to challenges of the toddler years. We can't wait to enroll in the new infant room! read more

An absolutely amazing staff who truly care for your children. I have worked in Early Education before and have never seen such a loving and creative environment. Our son went to STEMsteps for two years and the only reason we had to leave was because we had to move to the other side of the state. I'm having a hard time finding a school as amazing as this one! read more

This school has been such a blessing to our family as we've seen so much growth and development in our child socially and academically. The teachers are caring, attentive, and responsive. We feel very secure with the safety/security practices at the school, as well. The communication has been clear and abundant-- there is an app for daily photos, notes about naps/potty/mealtime. The school is very clean which seems like an impossible task with kiddos. We've also loved the healthy, vegetarian meals and our child loves "Chef Adam!" There were many other schools within a shorter driving distance but we are so thrilled with our decision to attend STEMsteps! read more

I can't say enough good things about Stemsteps. I am so happy I found the best place for my kid. Stemsteps has an unique way to teach the kids, help them explore and help them learn fast. We have been going there for 3 years now, and this has been the best decision ever. The directors and teachers are all awesome. read more

We are so happy that we found this incredible childcare program for our toddler. Based on the other facilities we visited, none compared in the slightest to STEM stems. Our daughter adores her teachers and the wonderful activities they do with the kids. She learns so much and we couldn't be happier! read more

It's taken us a very long time to find what we were looking for. This school is affordable, keeps us accountable to our children's growth and is impacting our kids in ways I could never imagine. We love STEM Steps and most of all our kids love it! read more

My son started at STEMsteps when he was 5 months old. I had a lot of concerns starting at a daycare in general and adding COVID concerns on top of everything, I was very anxious. That anxiety was quickly relieved after we started. First, they are doing a great job of mitigating any risks that they can with the virus. They have been super safe and I feel confident sending my infant son there. On top of that, everyone we have come into contact with has been so kind. The teachers are so patient and wonderful. I recommend STEMsteps to any family I know looking for a daycare in the area! read more

We put our two children in this year and only wished we had done it sooner. Our oldest is in the Kindergarten and our youngest in preschool. The quality of the education is phenomenal. They use so much hands on experiential learning that the kids really get to engage with the material they are learning. The staff is so wonderful and caring. My kids can't wait to go to school everyday. read more

We are so happy with our decision to enroll our son at STEMsteps. He is 3.5yrs old and we got him started in March of this year. With 2 months under his belt, we can see how much he loves being at school and the excitement he has about learning. There are always hands-on activities to keep the kids engaged, and the topics that are covered are really great. A few weeks ago, they learned about and experienced all the life stages of a butterfly as it happened in front of them. This week they incubated and witnessed the hatching of chicks. They have indoor and outdoor gardens that they use to help promote farm to table. The app that the school uses is really great as well, it allows you to keep all communications and alerts in one place, including sometimes daily photos of the kids actively in learning. It's nice to get those updates throughout the day on your child. I would absolutely recommend calling and scheduling a time to tour, because it's quite impressive and seeing it in person really sealed the deal for us. We are very thankful we chose STEMsteps! Thank you Miss Heather & Miss Gabby! read more

STEM steps is a great school. The teachers are really educated and the school is really great. There is a big screen, interactive television/computer with lots of other awesome activity-based gadgets. Our daughter has learned so much in a short period of time, and she is retaining the information well. The school focuses on real-life learning and not just memorizing things. She loves going and loves the teachers. Very recommended to parents who want their kids to have the STEM focus. read more