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We extend a warm welcome to your family as you join our esteemed program. We are grateful for the confidence you have placed in us to provide the highest level of care for your child during their formative years of growth, development, and learning.
At our center, we prioritize the creation of a secure and positive environment where your child can flourish. Our program is designed to provide a comprehensive approach to learning that emphasizes intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. Your child will have access to a full range of activities that are specifically tailored to promote their growth and development, preparing them for success both now and in the future.
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of excellence in all aspects of our program. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with you in supporting your child's growth and look forward to a successful and fulfilling partnership.
HISTORY
Shawna Martin, a passionate Owner and Director, embarked on her journey in the childcare industry in 1997. Frustrated by the lack of quality childcare facilities for her two children, she decided to open her home as a daycare center. As the years passed, Shawna's commitment to providing high-quality childcare services saw her employ additional assistants to help manage operations, and soon, the center's burgeoning reputation necessitated the acquisition of a dedicated facility. In 2007, Happy Home Daycare Center officially opened its doors to the public at 2205 2nd Ave., providing children with a warm, nurturing environment that quickly became a home away from home.
In 2013, Shawna made the decision to rebrand the center to Stepping Stones Learning Center, a name that better captures the center's focus on education and learning. Today, Stepping Stones Learning Center LLC is a premier childcare and preschool institution that offers a dynamic learning environment for children aged six weeks to eight years old. The center's "Every Step Counts" motto embodies its core philosophy of empowering children to reach their full potential by providing them with a strong foundation in both academic and social-emotional development. With a team of experienced and dedicated staff members, the Stepping Stones Learning Center is committed to providing the highest quality of care and education to every child who enters its doors.
FACILITY
All individuals visiting our facility are required to enter through the main entrance and ring the bell to receive assistance. Upon enrollment, parents will receive a unique code to create an account on our ProCare app. With this app, parents can easily sign their child in and out of the center.
Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed to offer developmentally appropriate activities and materials, with all children able to access them with ease. Each classroom is furnished with a sink to facilitate efficient clean-up and promote infection control. Diaper changing spaces and bathrooms are conveniently accessible to each age group. Stepping Stones Learning Center provides two distinct outdoor play areas, both of which are equipped with play materials tailored to children's abilities and interests.
OUR MISSION
At Stepping Stones Learning Center, our commitment to providing exceptional child care is reflected in our innovative and flexible approach to learning. We understand that each child is unique, and our goal is to create a nurturing environment that fosters their holistic growth and development.
We believe that children learn best when they are provided with opportunities that promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to creating a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that our services are of the highest quality.
At Stepping Stones Learning Center, we believe that children's development is not limited to just academic knowledge, but also encompasses the development of skills that are essential for success in life. We strive to develop children's social skills such as cooperation and consideration for others, psychological skills such as independence and self-esteem, physical skills such as walking, running, and climbing, and cognitive skills such as problem-solving, words, numbers, ideas, and colors.
Overall, our philosophy at Stepping Stones Learning Center is centered around creating a safe and nurturing environment that supports the growth and development of children, ensuring that they are well-equipped to face the challenges of the future.
PROGRAM
The goal of Stepping Stones Learning Center is to provide comprehensive childcare and preschool for children and families. We believe that each child is an individual who deserves to be respected and appreciated for his/her own unique character. We also believe that young children learn best by interacting actively with their environment.
We believe that the best curriculum for your child is one that provides for growth in all areas of development – Social: interactions with peers and adults; Emotional: affirmation, expression and understanding of a child’s own feelings and others’ feelings; Physical: large and small muscle skills, awareness of his/her body’s capabilities, Cognitive, intellectual, and creative: basic concepts and problem-solving skills that will lay the foundation for future learning.
At Stepping Stones Learning Center we incorporate fundamentals from Creative Curriculum & Gold Assessments which also aligns with the Iowa Early Learning Standards.
Thank you for considering reading this article about Stepping Stones Learning Center. It tells the story of a challenging day we faced on June 1st, 2007, shortly after opening our doors. On that day, we had the opportunity to put our training skills to the test, and we are grateful for the learning experience it provided.
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