Issaquah Montessori Campus

About SSKA Issaquah Montessori

Welcome to our biggest and newest Issaquah Montessori preschool campus! As parents and childcare providers, we understand the anxiety that comes with leaving your child with someone else, and relying on them to provide the quality care your child deserves. 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.

Our Montessori program provides a safe & engaging environment to learn and explore through experience, love, and inspiration. Our dedicated, trained teachers work with each child to unlock their full potential and get them ready for kindergarten and beyond. 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, your child thrives!

Open
Since

2020

Families
Joined

1,000s

Serving
Ages

1 - 6

Safe, Engaging environment For Learning
Experienced, Caring, Dedicated Educators
Healthy, Nourishing Meals
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a visit
Stepping Stones Kids Academy:
Issaquah Montessori Campus
1005 5th Ave NW
Issaquah, WA 98027
Phone Number: 425-786-4192
Hours:
Monday - Friday - 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Learn Through Play

Our Montessori program provides a safe & engaging environment to learn and explore through experience, love, and inspiration. Our dedicated, trained teachers work with each child to unlock their full potential and get them ready for kindergarten and beyond.

Happy Tummies

Stepping stones takes great care in preparing healthy, nutritious and delicious meals for kids of all age groups. Our meal time is picky eater-proof.

Strategic Locations

Our Stepping Stones Kids Academy Issaquah Montessori campus is 2 minutes from i90, located on right off Gilman Blvd.

Childcare on Your Schedule

Stepping Stones are the earliest-opening daycare centers in Seattle-Tacoma, with our Issaquah Montessori preschool campus welcoming welcoming little ones as early as 7:00AM. We understand that you work hard. We got you covered!

Child-Parent-Teacher

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, your child wins!

Begin: Ages 1 - 2

Between 12 and 24 months, children are gaining control of their bodies while building the foundations of curiosity, hands-on exploration, and independance. We cultivate a safe environment for children to walk steadily, climb safely, carry, and manipulate objects such as simple puzzles, toys and educational materials.

Nurture: Ages 2 - 4

This is the period of time where toddlers experience exponential growth, brain development and personality-related preferences. Our dedicated, caring educators engage the eager minds hungry for knowledge and exploration with sensory work, language, art, and simple mathematics to build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning.   

Prepare: Ages 4 - 6

At this age, children are brimming with confidence. They communicate complex ideas and preferences clearly, insist on independent exploration, and engage with the environment on their terms. Our program strengthens reading, writing, basic math, art and creativity to prepare children for Kindergarden and Grade School while fostering natural curiosity.

Our Dedicated Educators

Stepping Stones Kids ACademy Leadership

What Parents Are Saying

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My child has been attending Stepping Stones at Issaquah for the past three years. So he has spent a year and a half under the caring guidance of Ms.D and Ms. Latika. They provide superb care for the infant and early toddler groups. They provide fresh nutritious food as meal options at no additional cost. My chid has received excellent care here and absolutely adores Ms.Reshma who has been his teacher in the early toddler class. As a parent what worked well for us was their flexible schedule around dropping off and access to a gentle environment where he felt safe.

Mukulika Basu - September 2026

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We’ve had such a wonderful experience at Stepping Stones Montessori with our four-year-old (who is almost five!). The environment is incredibly caring and nurturing—they provide food, plenty of love, and really "go with the flow" of each child’s individual needs. It’s been amazing watching him become so much more independent, and I’m consistently impressed by their commitment to improvement, like bringing in Spanish teachers and hosting kids' shows. They are very receptive to feedback and maintain an excellent student-teacher ratio, ensuring every child gets the attention they deserve. Highly recommend!

Deepam Dubey - April 2026

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My experience with stepping stones kids academy issaquah location has been great. The teachers are sweet and the classrooms are vibrant and fun. The adorable kids have been so much fun to work with and has brightened the atmosphere even more.

Seri Nugent - March 2026

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As a parents i am really happy with my decision to send my daughter in this Montessori… they are giving fresh food lots of love and care.

Shweta Gupta - October 2025

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I’ve had a great experience with Stepping Stones Montessori in Issaquah. The teachers are attentive and genuinely care about the kids and they provide a fun learning environment.My 2-year-old loves it! I especially appreciate how they keep parents updated throughout the day— it really gives peace of mind. Highly recommend! Thank you🙌🏽, Latika Taneja

Claudia Tobin - June 2026

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We’ve had our 1.5 year-old at this daycare for the past couple of months, and we couldn’t be happier. The teachers are incredibly caring, attentive, and patient. Our toddler is always happy when we drop off and pick up, which gives us so much peace of mind. We’re so grateful to have found such a wonderful and supportive environment for our little one!

Anurag Chhajed - April 2026

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I love the facilities. Building is secure. Classrooms have big windows and tall ceilings. Outdoor playground is spacious enough, completely enclosed and accessible from the building only, so that there's no room for my little runner to escape. Wood chips on the ground, I find those best for being non-toxic yet shock absorbent. I don't know what teachers do but somehow they get my non-napper to nap at nap time, which I love as he's not cranky at the end of the day. Before and after care available, great for working parents. But most importantly if your little one is not potty trained yet they got you. There is a younger group available (Not potty trained) and older group (potty trained), and teachers help with transition.

Lena Druhavets - February 2025

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Our experience with our 2+ year old here has been great. Our son had been with a nanny and this was the first “school” experience for him.The teachers are very kind, supportive and flexible. He really likes going there. You can see it when you drop off the kiddos and they run to hug the teachers.Ms. Mariah, Renata and Reshma are all amazing. The director of the center - Ms. Shweta is super supportive and flexible.The owners of the center were very accommodating in helping us out during the early days.The school is fairly big and the playground has plenty of running around room. We are very happy with our choice to send our toddler here.

Kumar V. - August 2025

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.

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