Stepping Stones Montessori was established in 1983 by a group of dedicated parents.
It continues today with a Parent Board and functions as a non-profit.
Our programs currently serve children from the age of 3 to 15 years of age.
Stepping Stones Montessori is a member of the American Montessori Society.
Many of our faculty are active members of the North American Montessori Teacher's Association (NAMTA), the American Montessori Society (AMS) and Association Montessori Internationale (AMI).
Stepping Stones Montessori School nurtures global citizens and guides each child to realize their unique potential.
We are not a typical school. We aim to sustain an environment that enables each child to thrive as a life-long learner who is self-directed and responsible; self-confident and respectful; and self-aware and globally-conscious.
Casual (Students dress for the weather and to be comfortable working all over the classroom.)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Sarah Danielski
School Notes
Stepping Stones Montessori was established in 1983 by a group
of dedicated parents. It continues today with a Parent Board and
functions as a non-profit. Our programs currently serve children
from the age of 12 weeks to 15 years of age. Stepping Stones
Montessori is a member of the American Montessori Society. Many of
our faculty are active members of the North American Montessori
Teacher's Association (NAMTA). Stepping Stones Montessori School's
Mission: Engage each child's passion for learning through the
Montessori philosophy of education. Sustain an environment that
enables each child to thrive as a life-long learner who is:
Grades: PK-8 | 116 students0.9 miles 625 Spring Avenue Ne Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 454-1236
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School Reviews
511/19/2018
SSMS has been a fantastic choice for my daughter, I couldn't be happier. Love the Montessori way, (which I was new to), it's so effective I have begun incorporating their methods into my parenting with wonderful results. The staff is so caring and knowledgable regarding; teaching, development and growing children through play and study. Never been so happy about a decision for my daughter...
- Posted by Parent - Vincent
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