Stepping Stones Family Childcare

Highlights:
Our in-home childcare offers four programs: Infant, Toddler, Toddler Plus and Preschool providing services for children ages 3 months through Kindergarten entry.
Children of all ages are given the opportunity to participate in a wide range of experiences from which to grow. It is our belief that such experiences must be provided in a supportive and nurturing environment, be child oriented, and allow children freedom of choice whenever possible.
Located on Easton/Mansfield line, the center offers homely environment equipped with bright, spacious playrooms, dining area, nap room and outdoor playground.
The infant/young toddler program (3 months to 18 months).
Infants enrolled in the program are given individual attention throughout the day. Information provided by parents is used to plan each child's day according to his/her needs. As a result, feeding, diapering and napping are each a integral part of the daily curriculum.
Additional activities included:
* Outdoor free play
* Indoor free play
* Finger plays, songs, tapes
* Large and small motor activities
* Sensory experiences.
The Toddler program (18 months-2.5 years).
Toddlers are provided with opportunity to gain sense of mastery over their environment through exploration and play. Creativity and freedom of choice are encouraged as toddlers avert their independence.
Program includes:
* Hands on activities
* Toys displayed on low shelves
* Sand and water play
* Outdoor play
* Block area
* Book area
* Housekeeping area
* Art experiences.
Toddler plus program (2.5 yrs-3.5 yrs).
This is a unique program with a strong focus on self mastery skills. This program offers one to one attention from the caregivers encouraging skills like dressing, potty learning and age appropriate group interactions.
Program includes:
* Hands on experience
* Sensory exploration
* Art activities
* Music and Movement
* Block area
* Book corner
* Dramatic play
* Outdoor play.
The preschool program (3.5 yrs-5 yrs).
The preschool program offers a wide variety of experiences. Through weekly themes, children learn new concepts, allowing them to extend their play and to share individual interests and ideas. Emphasis is placed on social skills as children learn to play creatively and cooperatively.
Program includes:
* Music and movement
* Block building
* Dramatic play
* Games
* Books
* Writing tools
* Outdoor plays
* Art experiences.