About
Stepping Stones
We are an
Early Childhood Center
that provides quality early childhood education and development. We are blessed to have the amenities of a large facility, with the intimacy of a smaller center
Located in the beautiful Central Florida area of Longwood, Florida
Our mission is to provide an inclusive, Christ centered education where children are nurtured by caring professionals in a safe environment utilizing developmentally appropriate curriculum with a focus on the whole child.
We are one of the only Christian schools in Florida that is full time and open in the summer!
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Mission
To provide an inclusive, Christ centered education where children are nurtured by caring professionals in a safe environment utilizing developmentally appropriate curriculum with a focus on the whole child.
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Values
Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and he taught us to love unconditionally. We do our best to model this daily with our children and families.
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Beliefs
We believe that we are all God’s children made in the image of our Creator. We welcome families and children from all walks of life.
We Strive
to be a program that welcomes to Christ’s love to all households and children regardless of their cultures and needs and provides the children with cognitive, emotional, physical, spiritual and social tools for growth as a foundation for success in school as well as life.
Full and Half Day Classes
Infant Care through VPK
Christian Education
Developmental Curriculum
Open through the Summer
What People Are Saying
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What People Are Saying ~
Heather Gatling and Kevin Naas
“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Stepping Stones! Our son started when he was 2, and as a first-time parent, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The transition was a little emotional for both of us, but the love, care, and happiness he received from day one made all the difference. What started as a tough adjustment quickly turned into ease and a schedule he loves. We toured many schools before choosing Stepping Stones, and we’re so grateful we did. The warmth and attention my son receives, combined with the strong focus on education and socialization, has been incredible. The teachers and staff are genuinely caring and loving, and it feels like such a special community. Everyone knows my son by name and greets him with a warm welcome each morning, which gives me so much peace of mind. I truly have a happy heart knowing he’s in such wonderful hands. We can’t wait to continue growing with Stepping Stones!”
Ashley Peterson
“Our youngest started at Stepping Stones when he was 10 months old, flash forward and he is now in VPK. We’ve had the best experience with the teachers and staff it has truly been such a blessing, knowing that our children were loved, nurtured, and cared for while they were not with us. As our oldest is now in elementary school, we had to make the decision whether or not to keep our youngest child at Stepping Stones, or enroll him in VPK at the local elementary school. Although it would’ve been easier for us to have them both in one school, we decided to keep him at Stepping Stones one more year because we truly loved the VPK teacher and experience our oldest had. We will be very sad to move on from Stepping Stones next year but will forever grateful for the foundation they laid for our children.”
Vanessa Castro
“Our daughter has been part of the Stepping Stones family since she was just 16 months old, and I can honestly say it has been one of the best decisions we’ve ever made as parents. The teachers and staff treat every child with so much care and respect—it truly feels like an extension of home. They not only focus on early childhood education but also on building social skills, confidence, and kindness, which has been invaluable in our daughter’s development. We’ve watched her blossom from a loud toddler into a curious, confident preschooler who is excited to go to school each day. She comes home with new songs, stories, friendships, and skills that continue to amaze us. The balance of play-based learning and structured curriculum at Stepping Stones has given her such a strong foundation for her future.
If you are searching for the best daycare or preschool where your child will be loved, supported, and inspired, I wholeheartedly recommend Stepping Stones. They have created a place where children don’t just learn—they truly flourish.”