Central Texas’
#1 choice for early education
Privately owned and operated for 45 years. That’s how we give parents the level of care they expect for their children year after year.
Best Childcare by families in the Austin American Statesman 2025
Austin’s best childcare for the 28th year in a row.
Featured in Austin Magazine as a trusted childcare choice for local families
A+ in Literacy
PALS Literacy Study
Our Pre-K students placed first in every category measured, from phonics to name writing.
Since 1979
Family owned 45+ years
Privately owned and operated in Central Texas. Trusted for generations, focused on the future!
20 Campuses
One community
Every campus operates under the same high quality standards, values, and unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care.
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Children educated
Children educated with our nationally recognized Platinum Learning for Life™ curriculum.
Platinum Learning for Life™
A curriculum we built, not one we bought.
Most schools teach from an off-the-shelf program. Ours was developed in-house over 45 years and personalized for every child, so learning meets your child exactly where they are.
Integrity
Stepping Stone School builds community
Stepping Stone School is privately owned, meaning we accept no state funding and only serve the interests of our community. We welcome your family into ours.
STREAM + Coding
Robotics and coding, starting in the infant room.
Every campus has a dedicated STREAM space (Science, Technology, Relationships, Engineering, Art, Math) with robotics, digital microscopes, and coding woven into daily learning from six weeks up. We’re one of the only schools in the country doing this.
Care you can feel. Experience you can trust.
Childhood, elevated. Our teachers, classrooms, and curriculum are thoughtfully built to nurture the whole child, from their first steps to kindergarten and beyond.
School Calendar
Holidays, closures, and campus events—always know what’s coming up.
Founder Story
Rhonda Paver intended to work as a
teacher when she and her family moved to Austin, Texas, in 1979…
Expert Educators
We don’t hire teachers. We hand-select educators…
Ready for the Future!
Future Strong™ is our commitment to building environments where children can thrive — safe, secure, and thoughtfully designed, inside and out.
“We noticed immediate improvements in our son’s social skills, listening, articulation, and happiness.”