Stepping Stones Kids Academy

Award-Winning Montessori Preschool Program with
Locations throughout Seattle-Tacoma

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Multiple campuses & Growing

Our mission at Stepping Stones is to provide a safe, family-like environment for your child through well-qualified, highly dedicated and experienced educators & staff administering a Montessori-based educational program that fosters independence, curiosity, and self-directed enrichment.

Everett Campus

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issaquah Montessori Campus

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Redmond Montessori Campus

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Tacoma Campus

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Our Schools Offer:

Dedicated Educators
Our trained teachers work with each child to unlock their full potential
Delicious, Healthy Meals
Delicious meals for kids of all age groups. Our meal time is picky eater-proof
Nurturing Environment
We cultivate a safe, inclusive, family-like environment for your child
Montessori Programs
Learn and explore through experience, love, and inspiration.

About Us

Stepping Stones Kids Academy is An Award-Winning Montessori preschool daycare program with muitple locations throughout Seattle-Tacoma where experienced educators & staff administer a Montessori-based program that fosters independence and curiosity in a safe, nurturing environment.

We believe every child is unique and special. They have a right to thrive at their own pace, and their own, individualized approach to learning and growth. We believe that a child's carefree years of wander and discovery are far too short. We do not rush children through this fun-filled time in their lives, guiding them be their own explorers.

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What Parents Are Saying

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My kid has been in stepping stone for a month now. Teachers here are very professional, caring and loving. My daughter enjoys her days there and she came back home happily everyday. Every afternoon when I pick up her, I saw the teachers clean and sanitize the classroom which is so important nowadays. The food menu is great and contains balanced nutritious food. The teachers send lots of pics and videos everyday to let us know what is going on and what did my daughter learn there. If you are looking for a daycare, this is definitely the one.

Wei Wu - October 2021

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Our family has had an incredible experience at Stepping Stones Academy. We enrolled at their new location in June 2021, at the height of COVID, and both our kids have thrived ever since. Our elder child (5) has been attending for over 3 years, and our younger one (3) has been there for 2 years.

Dharitri and Latika, the school’s directors, have treated us like extended family, ensuring our kids feel loved and cared for. They’ve always been open to feedback, adjusting classes when needed, such as moving our older child to an advanced class to better match her learning needs.

Ajay Viswanathan - February 2025

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When the two Kindergarten teachers heard about Koan going to Stepping Stones, they both said ‘Oh it is a good preschool!’. Just wanted to pass this along. Obviously Redmond Elementary teachers knew about the good things of Stepping Stones !!

Katherine Valesco - August 2022

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My daughter joined stepping stones 3 months ago because of her previous day care being short staffed and closing abruptly. We joined stepping stones because of a personal recommendation and we so grateful for the recommendation and this school. My daughter’s listening skills have improved, she eats better, she is more disciplined and she also has picked up so much vocabulary this past month. She loves her teachers and her directors and loves to wake up in the morning to go to school. Thank you stepping stones!

Srividhya Balasubramanian - February 2022

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I have always recommended this daycare to my friends and colleagues, many of whom have enrolled their children here through my word of mouth. I love seeing this daycare and pre-school flourish, as it holds a very special place in our hearts.Thank you for everything you have done for my son and our family.

Rita Kumari - August 2026

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Our experience at Stepping Stones Kids Academy has been great. My child has been going there since 2023. The staff is patient, kind, and clearly passionate about childcare. My child is happy and learning so much. We feel so lucky to have found them.

Abigiya G. - April 2026

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I can't say enough good things about Stepping Stones. They have taken care of my twin nephews since they were 6 months old. You have never seen kids so happy to go to school! They treat all the kids like family. Their days are filled with arts and crafts, age appropriate lessons, lots of play time (inside and out - weather permitting), singing, dancing, delicious food. I wish I could stay there and send the kids to work! It's never easy sending your precious babies off to be taken care of by someone else, but knowing that they are so happy to go and so well taken care of by such warm and loving people makes it that much easier. 💖

Deena Fuller. - November 2021

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Our daughter has been learning from Ms Latika for more than 2 years now. Even if the Stepping Stones Kids academy is relatively new, the experience of both the owners gave me confidence to enroll into stepping stones as well.It is delightful to see my daughter come home and discuss things she learnt and the friends she made at school. I admire the open space including a play area and number of indoor activities offered to kids to learned things. I look forward to their weekly newsletter updates, and how every day activities are summed up on an activity chart is handed over to us at the end of the day.I would definitely recommend Stepping stones kids academy for any preschooler.

Mayank Butani - September 2020

Resources

The most effective care during your child's formative years comes from an ongoing cooperation between educators and parents. When we work together through communication and collaboration, the results are incredible. Here, you will find the latest from our childcare experts, from parenting tips, to guides for fun activities - SSKA is your resource for keeping development consistent outside the classroom.

What is the Difference Between a Montessori School vs. a Typical Preschool?
When you’re looking at preschool in Issaquah, you’re really trying to picture how your child will spend the day. Will they find something that catches their interest? Feel comfortable joining other kids? Who will help when they get frustrated or don’t know what to do next?
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What To Look For When Choosing a Daycare in Issaquah
Looking for daycare in Issaquah? You’ll probably find yourself asking the same practical questions every parent does. Can I get there before pickup ends? Who will comfort my child on a rough morning? What will this actually cost each month?
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