My granddaughter has attended Stepping Stone Northcross/Doman since October 2023 when she was 8 months old. She has had some wonderful teachers along the way. She is currently in the Readers Room with Miss Kylee. She loves the books that are read each day, all the fun activities they do and the extra activities she can participate in at the school. She is involved with Groovy Bus (gymnastics) and Soccer Shots (soccer) each week and gets very excited to tell me each day what all they do and how much fun she has had each day. read more

We've had such a great experience at this Stepping Stone and feel incredibly lucky to have found it. The teacher in our child's classroom (Alondra) is kind, attentive, and dedicated to the kids' intellectual growth. She makes learning fun with thoughtful, age-appropriate activities that keep them engaged. It's clear she puts a lot of care into her work--not only is she creative but also cleans several times a day. At my child's last daycare, she would come home with stains all over her clothes and the bathwater would be so murky it was appalling. Having a smaller classroom and a dedicated teacher has really helped. A special shoutout to the director, Connie, who is truly the heart of the facility. She is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and approachable. From the first day, she has made us feel welcome and heard. Connie somehow knows every child by name and always takes the time to check in with both parents and kids. It's clear that she genuinely cares about each family and works hard to make the daycare a safe, nurturing environment. I've even bumped into her at our local HEB while she was buying snacks for the kids and I swear she works over 40 hours a week since she is always there no matter what time I drop off or pick up. We really couldn't ask for a better place for our child to learn and grow. Highly recommend! read more

Stepping Stone is a high quality child care/preschool. The teachers are amazing, knowledgeable & they Love children. read more

Our child has gone to stepping stone since they were 3 months old. As first time parents, stepping stone helped us navigate through many milestones, from helping us find the right type of bottle to use to building a regular napping schedule and learning signs. The space is welcoming, safe, and the teachers are trustworthy. Miss Amber always welcomes our child with a smile and they have a special bond. read more

Our son has gone to stepping stone since he was 4 months old and he's now 4. The school has always been dependable, safe, and trustworthy. Like any daycare, they have issues with turn over, but we've had a consisent enough environment for our kiddo. The teachers have been good about talking thru any behavior issues with us and it feels like a partnership. Our son has also learned a ton and can already recite his ABCs, count to 20, and recognize his letters. He surprises me weekly with what I assune he learns at school. For the price and the overall experience we've had, I give them a 5 star rating. Our kiddo is moving to K4 now and I'll look back at his time at Stepping Stone with a warn heart. read more

Our son has been attending this Stepping Stone for over a year, since he was 4 months old. We loved the small size of this location and the approach to the curriculum from the first visit and have really appreciated the daily updates and pictures. Throughout the pandemic SSS has been AMAZING. They have taken every measure to ensure that the children are safe while providing socialization and a loving atmosphere. I truly can say that I think they're the reason why my son is so social and easy-going around others. Sacorra is wonderful with the infants and played a huge role in easing my early fears of leaving my baby with someone else during the days. Now our son is with Victoria, who truly cares about these kids like they are her own. She plans the best art projects and engaging activities for them and I can't wait every day to hear what they did. She really fosters a family-like atmosphere with her class and I love to see the relationship between my son and his friends. Amy, the principal, maintains open lines for communication and feedback and is extremely responsive and present. As a first-time parent, I've honestly leaned on the three of them for advice more times than I can count! read more

We have been sending our two kids here for over 2 years now and absolutely love it. I love the curriculum that Stepping Stone provides, but the Northcross "campus" (aka converted home) has a small daycare feel. All the teachers know your kids regardless of which classroom they are in. You can tell they all truly care for the kids. They have taught our kids great manners and have helped them explore their creativity and imagination. I was very surprised and grateful for their help and patience while we potty trained our oldest. I have heard from friends where the school required strict items while you are potty training (must wear pull-up for example) but Stepping Stone was simply there to support whatever decision we had made for our daughter. During the pandemic the school never closed which was great for two working parents. They have kept our kids safe and healthy! Should we have more children, I will be sending them all to this school for daycare and pre-k. read more

We originally looked at the Shoal Creek location because of the newer facilities and the larger classrooms, but after visiting this Northcross, we knew this was going to be the place for our little one. The classrooms are smaller, which made us feel better about the teacher to kid ratio, and the teachers really liked being there. They recently went through some staff changes - like every other daycare around town, but Leah, the Co-Principal, was there every step of the way making sure our kid, and every other kid for that matter, was taken care of. The school has been cleaner and more inviting for the parents and kids and the communication has been so much better. You can tell how much she and the teachers care for the children there and it makes it easier to drop off our little one. read more

We love Stepping Stone so much! I recommend them to anyone and everyone looking for daycare/pre-school in the Austin area. We especially love our local stepping stone Northcross. The teachers and principle are so loving and supportive. Our children love going to school every day, and they are learning so much from manners to reading and early math. We love it so much we decided not to move so that our kids can continue to go here they're old enough for elementary school. read more

Our son has been going to Stepping Stone Northcross since he was 3 months old. He is now 15 months.The teachers and principal are so friendly and caring. Our son's teacher, Miss Victoria, is amazing!! She is very personable and I can tell she cares so much about the kids. I thoroughly enjoy talking to her at pickup time because she has such excitement talking about the activities her and the kids did for the day. Our son just adores her and her enthusiasm makes me happy that she is his teacher. I know it is hard to find good care for your children and I am very thankful that we found Stepping Stone Northcross. read more

Our daughter has only been attending Stepping Stone for a little over two months now, but we can tell she absolutely loves it. On the weekends if she's being fussy we joke that she misses her teacher, Miss Sacorra, and wants to go back to daycare and see her friends. I love their personalized approach and how they truly want to get to know your child and tailor the care to their specific wants and needs. read more

My 3 month old baby girl just started this week. I feel right at home, I love the daily pictures and updates through their app. It's a small location so never a lot of people picking up. The teachers seem awesome as well. Excited I chose this location. They all are very personable! read more

We've been so lucky to find Stepping Stone for our daughter. She loves miss Sacorra in the infant room, we can tell because she has a huge grin each time she sees her. The whole staff seems great and they certainly care about the kids. They are always offering to try new things to build good habits, making good suggestions, and are really are helping our daughter develop. Would certainly recommend. read more

I have to hand it to Stepping Stone for addressing my concern so quickly. Within a week, they'd put up Handicapped parking signs, and it sounds like they'll be designating Handicapped parking spaces at their Austin locations. Thank you! read more

Our daughter has been going to Stepping Stone Northcross for 5 months now and we are really happy. Her teachers are really great and you can tell how much they love the kids in all the pics and videos we get. Now that she moved up out of the infant room they have lots of activities like painting and going for wagon rides and even a music class once a week. She always looks so happy in all the pictures and has made lots of little friends at school. They are also very open to communication and feedback, so if we want to try something different with her eating schedule or if we ask them to do something specific they are very good about doing it and documenting it and letting us know how it went. read more

Honestly, I was dreading this decision. Leaving my baby in the care of others? In a school setting with strangers? Good thing I took a chance, did my research and found Stepping Stone. 2 months later my little one has bloomed into a social butterfly. I knew the ladies would have their work cut out for them when I dropped off my 3 month old. As a first time mom I had smothered my daughter and basically not let her out of my arms for the entirety of her life. Within weeks she was sleeping in her crib. What? I tried so many times to do the same thing, but alas - fail. Vicky and Rosalinda worked their magic and had her sleeping and taking her bottle. Both these ladies are incredibly kind and talented. I love picking up my baby and having them tell me about her day, who she interacted with and what silly things she did. Moments like that tell me I did the right thing with this daycare business. read more

Both my children have attended Stepping Stone Northcross since they were newborns. We're very happy with the school and the current principal Tina. This daycare is run like a little school with a lot of activities, outdoor time, reading, etc. They really helped when it came to potty training my daughter, my son is about to start potty training and I know his teacher Mira will get him on track. I recommend this daycare. read more

I absolutely love this location, all the teachers there are amazing, my son has been going here since he was 5 months old and he's just turned 1! I have nothing but good things to say about all the teachers there! I feel completely safe with my son going there with this whole pandemic going on, all the daily updates and pictures throughout the day makes me feel so comfortable with him being there! read more

I can't say enough great things about this school. My 2 year old son has been here for a year now and he loves it. The staff takes lots of pictures and sends them to you during the day, which is so nice. They have a curriculum and are constantly engaging the children in learning activities. Very well rounded - they have a musician come in once a week and sing songs and let the children experiment with instruments, bilingual activities, art projects, sensory lab, etc. During the summer they have splash days where they let the kids play with water toys outside. They also have extracurricular activities for the older kids like swimming lessons and martial arts. They do a great job of teaching self-help skills, how to share, and the importance of being kind to others. They will work with you to resolve any behavioral issues that may arise during development. This is a very kind and loving place. They go out of their way to make families feel welcome. The director does an incredible job of organizing family events and appreciation days. She also lovingly cooks all of the delicious fresh meals in the kitchen for the children daily. Sometimes when you walk in the door you can smell the casseroles baking in the oven - amazing! If you are trying to decide where to send your children, your search is over. Send them here. read more

If I could rate this school less than a 1 star, I would. My three year old is terrified of this school. We did drop-in care with this location while my child's regular school was closed to prepare for the upcoming school year. This is a summary of our 4 day experience. On the first day, I was called within about 30 minutes of her being there, saying that she had been crying for me, and finally threw up. I picked her up and brought her to my office, she was fine the rest of the day. She was there about an hour. Tuesday - dropped her off in the morning, she was a little clingy, but I just attributed it to her missing her regular school. When I picked her up, she was crying. She asked not to go back to her "new school." I told her she had to. She cried off and on until bedtime. I wrote a check for Tuesday - Friday. I was told by the director that I also owed for Monday when she wasn't there but a few minutes. She said she would get back to me on whether I would be required to pay. Wednesday - She woke up asking not to go to her new school. She was in tears when I dropped her off to go to work. I thought she would adjust. When I picked her up, she started crying when we got in the car to leave. She told me that her school was spooky. (This from a 3 year old). She woke up in the middle of the night and said, "Mommy, I don't want to go to my new school." She went back to sleep. Thursday - The first thing she said when she woke up, was "please mommy, don't take me to my new school." I dropped her off because I had to go to work. When I picked her up, I videoed her response to see what she said was the issue. The couple of minute video that I captured, was before it got really bad. She told me she was scared of her teacher. That was all she would tell me. We went to swim lessons, and she calmed down because she loves to swim. As soon as we got back in the vehicle to go home, she started crying again, begging me not to take her back to her new school. Later that evening, I was finally able to get out of her that her teacher "smooshed" her on the head and hit her in the mouth with a pencil eraser. She also told me that she was not allowed to play on the playground with the other kids because she had been crying. She cried until she finally went to sleep from sheer exhaustion, this after I assured her repeatedly that I would not take her back. Friday - I brought her to my office. I was not comfortable bringing her to this facility. That morning after dropping her sisters off, I drove by the location to pick up her sleep mat. As soon as she saw the building, she started crying, and asked that I not make her go inside. I told her that I wouldn't. That day, while talking to her, I asked her why she did not tell me what was going on sooner. She finally said she wasn't supposed to. I asked her why she wasn't supposed to tell me, I asked if someone had told her not to tell me. She nodded, said yes, and said her teacher told her not to tell. I talked to the director when I picked up her sleep mat, she immediately denied anything happened and told me that when that teacher is not in the room that she steps into the room to relieve her, that nothing like that ever happens at her school. The lack of hesitation or even an offer to look into it before the defense began, was really offensive to me. I felt as though my concerns and the stress that my child was under was frivolous to her. I called and emailed the main office Friday morning. I also started a chat with the office. I forwarded the video and was assured that HR and/or the owner would be reaching out to me. Today, on Monday, I received an email from an Enrollment Specialist to address my concerns. No phone call, just an email asking me to call or respond to the email detailing my concerns. I did that, attaching the email of my child again, with instructions to call me. I do not believe that I should have to reach out to them in this situation. In closing, I don't believe anything will come of my complaint, so I figured I would write a review of my experience to hopefully help any other parents who begin to see this kind of behavior exhibited by their child. read more

I can't say enough about this daycare. I love the teachers and so does my daughter. She is always happy each morning she is dropped off and every afternoon when I pick her up. It warms my heart that she is in such good hands. I'm so happy she has somewhere to grow and explore with a community that loves her so much. You should definitely consider this daycare for your little ones. read more

This is my first yelp review and it is very overdue. My daughter started here at 3 months and is now 17 months old. Amazing staff that go above and beyond! The teachers are all so very kind, patient, nurturing, responsible and professional. There's always great parent teacher communication and updates. Stepping Stone Bowling Green is a small clean kept school with a big outdoor playground. There have been recent updates - a security keypad at the entrance and the Tadpoles system that sends the daily report and pictures of my little one via e-mail. My daughter is always excited to stay when I drop her off in the morning. She has a smile on her face as she kisses me goodbye. And at the end of the day she is ready to go but not before waving goodbye or walking over to hug a teacher. It's like she's on her own routine. She likes it and it shows. She is active, social and learning new things weekly at Stepping Stone. There is no T.V. and they spend time outside, which is great. Two weeks ago she asked to have "more" food using sign language that she learned in class. A moment so priceless! My list of good things could go on but I'll stop here. I feel blessed that I found a place where I know my daughter is well taken care of during the day, and I can go to work with a peace of mind. I trust the staff at Stepping Stone Bowling Green and recommend them to anyone looking for a childcare facility. Kuddos to her teachers Ms. Vicky, Ms. Rosa, Ms. Maria and Ms. Brenda. Being a parent comes with many challenges and can be overwhelming at times. So I can only imagine that being a young infant&toddler teacher is one of the hardest jobs you can have. Every child is unique in their own way. You all do a great job of taking on the challenges of being a teacher to so many. Thank you all for your patience, enthusiasm, communication and loving care. You're awesome!!! Ms. Michelle the director is helpful and great too (& Ms Vicky in her absence). L's mom read more

My daughter has been going to Stepping Stone since September 2013 and started in the infant room. I was very impressed with the teachers and was relatively happy with everything. However, in the last month or so they have really stepped it up. They added a security key pad and they switched to a paperless ipad system for daily updates. I get photos of my daughter now and it makes my day. I also like saving a few trees and my car is suddenly a lot less cluttered. :) Michelle the director is doing a great job and her staff is awesome too! I would definitely recommend this Stepping Stone location! read more

It's almost three years later and we are still happy at SS2. The only reason I docked a star is b/c they had some major issues with turnover for a few months about a year ago. The teachers (2 of them in the two oldest classrooms) who left left for personal reasons (me and another mom talk to them outside of 'work') but their replacements left for lack of support and one left for personal reasons. It was rocky for a time for both of my kids but now that they found long-term teachers it is great. I still talk to two former teachers, one of them regularly, and they really care about my kids. My daughter's teacher even dropped by the school on my daughter's birthday to bring her a gift! The older classrooms get weekly music classes and those guys are always a hit with my kids. My son used to call guitars by the name if his music teacher and sometimes still does. Now the Pre-K class has weekly dance as well, which my daughter LOVES!! Also, my son started off in the infant room with Vicky and Rosalinda and I still love those ladies. And they still love my son! I'm so glad they are still around--I feel like they are the foundation of this school. I would recommend this place to anyone, especially if you are looking for a place for your newborn. I really like the size and that all the teachers know all the kids. And our kids know almost all the kids, even some of the babies. read more

We have had a great experience with Stepping Stone Northcross. Everyone is super friendly and helpful, especially our teacher Ms. Sacorra in the baby room. She does a great job of making sure our son is well taken care of and provides us with an update when we pick him up each day. You can tell she really enjoys working with the babies and always has a smile on her face. We would highly recommend this daycare, especially the baby room with Ms. Sacorra. read more

My daughter has been attending stepping stone since Jan 2017 when she was 12 weeks and I went back to work. Like all new parents I was nervous about her care during the day, but she has done great at stepping stone. I will say that there was some management and teacher turnover at the beginning of the summer and we weren't happy for a few weeks. However, once the new director Danielle started, things have definitely made a turn for the better. Danielle is always in a great mood and happy to address any of my concerns. Val in the infant room is amazing and my daughter loves her. The teachers are always approachable and happy to address any of my concerns and requests. My daughter has very sensitive skin and needs her diaper changed every hour, and they have been great at doing this and keeping her diaper rash away. Danielle cooks fresh food for the kids everyday, and the menu is highly varied with things I wouldn't normally make at home. (variety of casseroles, fruits & veggies) I really like that my daughter is being exposed to a bigger variety of food here than I would normally cook. I did visit other daycares and will say that this Stepping Stone is much more "real" and "down-to-earth" feeling. You kids will be well taken care of and loved, but they aren't coddled. The facility doesn't feel overly sterile and my daughter comes home messy sometimes. She has only been sick a few times, which was much better than I was expecting for a first year in daycare. I don't get pictures everyday, but when I come and pick her up she is always in a great mood. To me, I would rather the teachers be spending time with my child than spending all day taking pictures. We do get pictures sometimes though, and those always make my day! If you are looking for a daycare that feels pristine, this probably isn't for you. But if you are looking for somewhere that feels like a real family, this might be your place. I would encourage you to come and visit and see if this is the right place for your family! read more

We love Stepping Stone and especially Ms. Sacorra in the infant room. She's always very nice and helpful and our daughter seems to absolutely love her. We also love Ms. Venessa. Our daughter always smiles when we get to school. We know she's well cared for and has a blast! read more

I wasn't sure what to expect, but SS2 seemed to be the best bang for our buck. We didn't have a lot to spend, and had never put our child in daycare before. Suffice it to say that this place was a stepping stone on the path to a much better situation for our girl. The two stars are for how nice the staff were. The very, very understaffed staff. The first thing you notice about this place is that it's clean, organized, and has nice outside areas. The staff are pleasant and proud of their establishment. I've got standards that are through the roof, but this is my genetic material, ya know? At my house, we eat organic and I'll be the first to admit that I'm the wicked witch of the west when it comes to sugar intake. Imagine my bewilderment when I was told that their menu was boastfully on a "healthier" track. Really? Are you sure? Because I don't consider crackers "made with whole wheat" to be any sort of compensation for the popsicles being doled out. No, really. I'm not talking frozen fruit on a stick, I'm talking Chernobyl on a stick. I realized I'd need to pack my daughter's lunches. I also wondered if so many crying babies was a normal occurrence. Every day, no matter what time I was there, babies would be screaming bloody murder from their crib or highchair prisons. Brutal. Once, when I came to get my girl, a teacher told me that she was trying to train her to not need to be picked up so much because, "then all the other kids will want to be held, too". Suspicion = raised. There were about 4 weeks total that my child went here, but after the first, she knew enough to start wailing when we'd drive up. At home, she was a different child. Cling-on Deluxe was inconsolable when it came to putting her down even for a moment to try and, say, use the toilet by myself. Girl was beside herself! The last straw came on a Friday. Business as usual: building seen, cue the waterworks. Friday is "Splash Day", so I'd made sure to bring appropriate attire. Inside, I was told she'd need to be put into her swim diaper, so I proceeded to change her. What I witnessed was outright Bedlam on an epic scale. There was no where to change her, so I sat on the floor with a writhing, hysterical child on my lap and attempted to apply said swim diaper. All around us, the discordant cries of baby histrionics competed to see who could bust an adult's eardrum first. Just then, in comes an older child from the playground to use the potty- unaccompanied by a teacher. He leaves the door to the bathroom open. Toddlers, like hypnotized cattle, make an immediate stampede towards the dangerous toilet. Good thing I was there to shut that door. Next, the door to the outside is left open by said tot, and the babies shift their zombie-like attention to this new peril. It's fine... I'll save the day- again. I've almost got my baby ready for Splash Day when another mama enters asking if she can leave her kid for the day. The reply from the teacher on duty, verbatim, "Well, he'll have to go to another classroom since I'm only supposed to have five, and I've got seven today". Oh holy hell. When I left, my sweet patootie was standing there, crying in the sprinkler, heartbroken. I drove to work in tears vowing to leave early for the day. After work, I went to get her thinking I'd take her swimming as a treat. When I walked in, there she was looking depressed. Interestingly, she wasn't berserk, and I took her to the car without much ado at all. A mile down the road, I looked in the rear-view mirror and began to pull over. What I saw was a horror-show: my child, slack-jawed, eyes half-mast, throwing up all over herself. Eff a bunch of swimming, we're going home- where more strange behavior emerged. The child was lethargic. She passed out and when she awoke, I couldn't get her to smile. I called the doctor who said if I couldn't get her to perk up with some ibuprofen within the hour, I'd need to take her to the ER. Fortunately, she did just that, but it took another day or so for her to get back on track. Over the weekend, I looked up her various symptoms. It all pointed to a case of heat exhaustion, a potentially fatal predicament. Going over her progress report from Friday, I found she'd had no wet diapers and her total fluid intake had been less than an ounce of milk. Girl was dehydrated and could have died! When I called and explained the situation to the school on Monday (because damned if I'd ever bring her back), they sounded empathetic, but firmly told me that there would be no refund before I could even ask and also denied that they were ever understaffed. "We always have one teacher per five kids". (Yeah, except when you don't). I don't believe there was any malicious intent, and I can't accuse them outright of anything, but I can sure as hell warn you, dear reader. If you're looking for quality daycare, keep on looking. read more

I love this school! My kids have attended several Stepping Stones in North ish Austin. The ones we love usually have to do with the teachers on staff at the time.. ( which can turn around like a little girl in a tutu.) We HATE the one on Steck at Shoal Creek...who knows who the director is now they went thru 3 the first year my baby was there....that includes these fine events.... 1.) them losing my kiddos brand new swim top ( there is pool there and lessons avaialble) 2.) giving us someone elses bottle of breastmilk at the end of the day..who knows where my pumped bottles ended up..as all bottles are labled clearly..ewwww. 3.) my baby only gaining 1 pound in fourth months due to the baby teachers giving her table food WHILE THEY bottle fed and spoon fed the other babies. I found this out later... ( At home we'd shovel food in her mouth as long as she wanted it and I nursed her all the time...so the 7 hours she was at daycare ..she was pretty much starving.) 4.) a boy was inappropriate toward one of my girls. when she told me, I told the director...she asked him and he denied...then SHE DROPPED IT! That director 's name is Rochelle and she has since moved ..but his folks were never told and I believe....he sees or knows about waaaaaaay grown up stuff. 5.) My shy hubby does not socialize so when he'd pick up the kids..he would not grill the teachers like I do..( granted I am a hugger and "how was your weekend?" kind of gal.) So many days we had not clue who ate what or slept when. A note should have been written or the teachers should just tell hom...it was lame. The school on Bowling Green is rad, the director, Carrie, loves the kids, they love her, she is good to her employees and is hot to boot. The Rich Creek one we have been in and out of thur the past 6 years and has gone thru a few staff changes. Right now it is good and easy, relaxed and fresh. So if you need a baby daycare . I suggest Miss Vickie at Stepping Stone Bowling Green ( Carrie is director) if your kiddo is 2- schoolage the Rich creek one is rad. Judy is director. Good vibes to you and yours. read more

Both of my children have attended this school since they were infants. My husband and I chose it from the get-go because it felt warm, safe and family-oriented. Though there has been quite a bit of staff turnover over the years, I've been very happy with their attentiveness to my children and their interest in helping my kids learn, during the most critical stages of their life. My son had challenges with potty training and his teacher was very diligent in helping him through it. My daughter is lactose-intolerant, and her teacher and the principal are very accommodating. I also love the fact that they have different activities for the kids to do during different times of year - for example, my son took swim lessons (bused to the Shoal Creek location) and my daughter does Soccer Shots. My kids have also made great memories here with some of their classmates, and I've made great mom friends. I'd definitely recommend this school to anyone who's looking for a place like this. read more

seeing as how this is our first baby and our first daycare, i don't have a large basis for comparison, but -- so far -- we have been very happy with stepping stone on bowling green for our little lady. any mom knows how hard it is to part with your baby for such a long period of time, so being happy and confident in your baby's care is incredibly important. all of the teachers seem very caring and the main teacher in the infant room (ms. vicky) has been there for quite some time. we are always warmly greeted and (most importantly!) our girl seems happy to arrive and is all smiles. i'll update our review as time goes on, in the event my assessment changes, but -- so far -- thumbs up! read more

We are pleased with this school. I like the age grouped classrooms and the playgrounds. She is learning a lot from the teachers. I like that it is very secure and you need a code to enter. I also like that the teachers know who I am and have pictures of us as verification. read more

We have had our daughter at stepping stone for almost a year. She started at 3 months in the infant room with Mrs. Vicky and Mrs. Jennifer and now is with Mrs. Maria and Miss. Chelly. We have been so impressed with her teachers and feel that she has gained confidence and independence as well as learning about shearing with her classmates. My work hours are flexible and I am able to drop in often and each time I have had such a positive experience, not only has my daughter been happy when I arrived, I have watched other kids in her class also be happy and engaged. I especially like how the teachers have the criculium posted for each week and an emphasis on dual language. I would recommend stepping stone school to any of my friends. I really appreciate the amount of care and love her teachers have provided over the last year. read more

Our son was enrolled at Stepping Stone Bowling Green for about 2 months. Some of the teachers were really nice, but not enough. First of all my son was sick every single week he was there for at least a few days. We kept having to reschedule a surgery he needed because he kept getting sick and eventually had to hire a nanny for two weeks to ensure he was well. The director tried to work with us, but there just wasn't enough germ control and maybe oversight of sick kids coming to school. Yes, kids in daycare get sick--especially in their first year of life--but not like this (my second son is proof of that). The part that really made us make a change was our experience at pick up. Our son was usually one of maybe 2 kids left at the end of the day. The teachers who closed the infant room would just be standing their leaning against a wall with their arms crossed talking while my son sat zombied out in a swing. If there are two of you and two babies, then you'd better be holding my kid! Outnumbered? Get down on the floor with them? Their too tired to play? Sit and hold them! Babies don't need to held all the time, but babies in day care don't get held very often, so if there is time and the ability then do it! Once we switches schools he was never zombified at pick up, he was much happier, and never set aside in a rocker instead of being held or attended to. I didn't really know how bad it was until we started a new school and saw the drastic difference. Oh, and as a parent of a food allergy kid, I can say that they put a kids life at risk when we had our tour. We were clueless about these things at the time, but a kid was showing signs of anaphylaxis and they freaking out about what to do and waiting to hear back from the mom to call 9-1-1 and administer Epinephrine. Seconds count during anaphylaxis. If a kid is having trouble breathing, showing behavioral changes, and getting rashy you don't wait to hear back from a parent. read more

The best sign of this daycare school's quality is that my baby daughter is so excited to be dropped off every day. It didn't take long until we would drop her off in the mornings, and then she would wiggle, reach for Vicky, and try to jump out of our arms and into hers. This lets us know we can trust her teachers and gives us confidence that we made a good choice. Now she is in a new room with new teachers, but we know she is getting the best care and is learning so much from her teachers and the other children. Also I really enjoy getting the photo updates and daily report cards when I am at work. I recommend this Stepping Stone school to my friends and co-workers who are looking at daycare options. read more

I recently enrolled my 12 week old here and so far have been very pleased with the care my baby has received. The director has been wonderful and the women in the infant room are warm and loving with my little one. I feel at peace when I drop her off in the morning and she greets me with smiles in the afternoon. I highly recommend the Bowling Green Stepping Stone! read more

Our daughter has attended since June of 2018 after we had a quite terrible experience with an in home shared nanny. We found stepping stone by a couple of other mom's strong recommendations because "it's much more than a daycare." This is true - they really take education and stimulating activities seriously. There was even a music Monday where a girl who plays guitar and other instruments comes and plays for them! They communicate the theme of the week and activities associates sometimes with pictures or videos, which always make my day. I love that they cook nutritious meals for breakfast lunch and snack. They have been upfront when she's had accidents - they fill out a form and sometimes will even call when it happens. Also very communicative about flu or other illnesses going around. As others mentioned, there has been staff turnover since we've been here, which raises question, but there are several teachers that have been there since we started and the most likely reason is because they are great at what they do. You can tell when your kid likes going to school versus when they don't and even being dropped off to specific teachers. Yes, sometimes she comes home sticky/dirty from afternoon snack and being outside, but that's what kids do and that's okay! I'm glad she's happy and playing with all her friends, enjoying being a toddler. read more

Choosing a day care was a difficult decision... we were on several waiting lists for months before our baby was even born since quality, convenient infant care can be hard to find. My experience with Stepping Stone (since Feb. 2014) has made me feel reassured that my son is genuinely cared for, safe, learning positive social skills, and comfortable in his environment. He talks about his friends at schools and is excited to go to his classroom every morning. His past teachers, particularly Ms. Vicky, always take a moment to check in, say hi, give him hugs, and talk with me. It's a small school where you really have an opportunity to get to know the staff and he's been able to move up several classrooms with the same kids since there's little turnover. And I love getting pictures and videos during the day, and electronic daily reports - very convenient! read more

We went to a few different day care locations before we came to Northcross. Michelle, Vicky and the rest of the staff have always been great to our daughter. When our daughter had serious respiratory issues, they were able to pick up on her labored breathing, and were great about notifying us about any problems, as well as administering all of her various medications. They constantly send us pictures of how her day is going, and electronic updates of her food and drink intake. Vicky has always gone above and beyond in making us and our daughter feel comfortable with any classroom transitions or changes. She is also very helpful and offers advise to any questions that we have about our growing toddler. read more

My husband and I carefully researched all of the day care centers in the area as we would begin leaving our daughter in daycare when she was 9 weeks old. After visiting several daycare/schools my gut feeling was that the Stepping Stone school on Bowling Green was the one. I am very happy to say that my intuition proved right. We are extremely pleased with the care she receives and grateful for finding a place so close to home that is such a good fit for our family. Our daughter seems to be very happy both when dropping her off and picking her up from school. It's 5 months after first enrolling her and we feel very lucky to have found such a loving place. Thank you to all of her teachers (Vickie, Jennifer, Chely, Maria and Megan) who have been so sweet to our little girl. read more