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Since 1979!

Movers and Makers! Spring Break Camp

This Spring Break, join the Shine Squad at The Diamond ClubTM Movers and Makers Camp! Children will explore physics and engineering through hands-on activities, stay active with fun physical challenges, and enjoy experiences like flying discs, building automata and roller coasters, and navigating obstacle courses — plus much more!

Sign up today and join us for a Spring Break your child will never forget!

Stepping Stone School wins Best Childcare in Austin 2025!

Thank you to the thousands of families and friends that voted Stepping Stone School Best in Childcare in the 2025 Austin American-Statesman Community Choice Awards!

This incredible recognition is a reflection of our devoted service and we are so proud of the community that we have built in Central Texas

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Schedule a Tour Today!

We invite you to experience the many ways Stepping Stone School offers the highest quality Early Care and Education available! Call, stop by or use our convenient self scheduling tool on the website to secure a tour at one of our 20 campuses. We cannot wait to meet you and your child and welcome you to the family!

Austin’s Best in Childcare for the 27th year!

The readers of Austin Family Magazine have voted Stepping Stone School Best in Childcare for 27 years!!

Stepping Stone School’s commitment to our community will continue through support for non-profit organizations benefiting children and families.

We are truly honored every day to care for the children of our community, and to have earned your trust! Thank you Austin!

Philanthropy Matters At Stepping Stone School!

Our Young Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists™ program has successfully increased the amount of funds raised each year by our school age children, while also teaching them the valuable lessons of kindness, caring, gratitude and giving to others.

Philanthropy is a core component of the Stepping Stone School curriculum and teaches our students the importance of giving back to their communities.

To date, Stepping Stone School and our school age student leaders have donated over $100,000 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas and Scottie’s House in College Station.

Now Enrolling for Spring and Summer 2026!

Waitlists are filling up fast – register today to avoid delays!

Our staff and families are looking forward to Winter and Spring at Stepping Stone School and the advantage that our award-winning and engaging S.T.R.E.A.M curriculum provides.

What is Future StrongTM?

Step inside a Future StrongTM classroom and experience the joy of our innovative campus design and award-winning curriculum. Our state-of-the art learning spaces create the optimal environment for academic and personal growth, and our research-based strategies join natural elements with organic materials to create a holistic learning environment that will nurture, inspire and engage your active learner!

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We honor and appreciate these valued educators everyday at Stepping Stone School!

Cat Hollow - Jessica Herrera - 12 Years!!
Cat Hollow - Lamis Hendi - 9 Years!!
Main Office - Acasha King - 9 Years!!
Cat Hollow - Nancy Zamarripa-Corona - 6 Years!!
Shoal Creek - Suzy Manda - 5 Years!!
Cat Hollow - Usha Hosurappa - 4 Years!!
Leander - Melissa ReyesDeNunez - 4 Years!!
Leander - Sonika Dhanwantri - 4 Years!!
Mueller - Nardy Chiroy - 4 Years!!
Pflugerville - Cheyenne Polzine - 3 Years!!
Parmer - Barbara Massey - 3 Years!!
Brodie - Monica Leon - 3 Years!!
Rock Prairie - Trenell Peterson - 3 Years!!
Main Office - Antonio Lopez - 3 Years!!
Main Office - Nicole Warren - 3 Years!!
Round Rock - DeNjah Turner - 2 Years!!
Teravista - Hannah Noe - 2 Years!!
Teravista - Melany Martinez Pillado - 2 Years!!
Rock Prairie - Paulina Gaucin - 2 Years!!
McNeil - Nimisha Putta - 2 Years!!
Lakeline - Zoe Klug - 1 Year!!
Parmer - Tamra Williams - 1 Year!!
Brodie - Julianne Alaniz - 1 Year!!
Brodie - Bailey McCartney - 1 Year!!
Round Rock -Ashley Gonzalez - 1 Year!!
Hyde Park - Ava Stein - 1 Year!!
Southpark Meadows - Maria Harros - 1 Year!!
Kyle - Jacqueline Moreno - 1 Year!!
Rock Prairie - Mattye Schmidt - 1 Year!!
Traveling Teacher - Chelsea Gonzalez - 1 Year!!

Thank You for Your Dedicated Service!
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📚✨ Ready for the Future. Super Reader Strong. ✨📚

Our Super Readers are building more than literacy skills—they’re building confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. From sounding out first words to proudly reading aloud, each page turned is a powerful step toward a Future Strong™ foundation.

We are so proud of our readers who are discovering that they can do hard things—and that learning is something to celebrate! 🌟

#SuperReader #FutureStrong #LoveOfLiteracy #EarlyLearning #SteppingStoneSchool #ReadyForTheFuture
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💛 Kindness & Friendship Week is NEXT WEEK! 💛

We’re excited to celebrate Kindness & Friendship Week with our students through meaningful, hands-on activities that highlight compassion, connection, and community. From kindness paper chains and friendship books to bracelets, cards, and a Valentine’s Day celebration—each day is designed to help children practice kindness and build friendships.

✨ Don’t forget: Next Friday is “Wear Your Best Valentine’s Day Outfit" and Friendship Day parties at 4 pm

We can’t wait to celebrate together and fill our school with kindness all week long! 💕