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Stepping Stones PreschoolI am the director of Stepping Stones Preschool and the Lead Pre-K Teacher. I would like to address the parent that said they were not impressed with us because we make the parent feel like it is their "fault" if there is a discipline issue at school.
If the "discipline issues" at school are severe, i.e. pushing/punching/pinching teachers and children, throwing chairs, yelling at teacher and children, I will make the parents aware of the behaviors their child is exhibiting at school because those types of behaviors from a child are not "typical" behaviors of a 4 year old child. These types of behaviors usually signal anger and some kind of anxiety. I, of course, will set up a parent teacher meeting to confidentially discuss with the parent/s if they can give me any reasons, background, etc. that could help me help the their child at school.
When it's the parent's "fault" is when they do not communicate with the teacher, deny that their child is exhibiting any aggressive behavior at school, and allow their child to continue the severe aggressive behavior at school. I cannot help a child with their behavioral issues at school if those behavioral issues are allowed at home. I also cannot help a child with behavioral issues if the parent does not consider the severe aggression a problem, and in some cases, tells the child to "go ahead and you just act any way you want to at school". Anyone who knows me as an educator, knows that I will work with a child and their family until I am not enough for them and deep down know that their child would benefit from programming that I cannot offer. I do apologize to this parent if they felt as though I didn't do enough for their child. But I also, CANNOT and WILL NOT allow one child's aggression to scare, intimidate, and hurt the other children of the classroom.
I LOVE teaching preschool, and I LOVE children! And as the other comments so sweetly wrote, we really, really do LOVE each and every one of the children we teach at Stepping Stones Preschool! Thank you!!!
Submitted by a Teacher on Aug 25, 2011
Stepping Stones PreschoolThis is my daughters secont year at stepping stones. She loves her teacher and has told me that her teacher is very nice and very nice to all the kids.
Submitted by a Parent on Apr 15, 2011
Stepping Stones PreschoolI'm very sad to see the post from the previous parent. I have known the teachers of this school for years. They have taught my 2nd grader when she was young and now my other child. These women TRULY care about children, take the time to get to know your child, work with the parents, and keep them informed on any issues. I would not take my child to any other preschool in the area. We are very blessed to have Stepping Stones and the wonderful, caring teachers!
Submitted by a Parent on Mar 15, 2011
Stepping Stones Preschool
5Could not find one complaint about the 4-5 year old class! I have 8 years experience in early childhood/school age setting and I felt this was the right place for my son. The teacher was loving and kind, but yet stern enough that my son was aware of boundaries and consequences for his actions! He grew leaps and bounds that year academically and his maturity. He was definitely ready for Kindergarten!
Submitted by a Parent on Mar 15, 2011
Stepping Stones Preschool
1Concerned: Was NOT impressed with this place! I do not like the approach the teacher takes with children- meaning they make the parent feel like it is their fault if there is a discipline issue.
Submitted by a Parent on Feb 22, 2011