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Cornerstone Montessori Full-Day and Part-Time Programs are offered to families that want childcare as well as desire a Montessori learning environment.
We currently have options from the ages of 12 months to 5th grade. Additionally, we provide before and after care for local public elementary schools.
Cornerstone Montessori strives to create an atmosphere for children that promotes fun, independence, responsibility, and respect.
Cornerstone Montessori aims to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment which will help children to develop within themselves the foundational attitudes, habits and skills that are essential for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning.
We strive to create an atmosphere that promotes fun, independence, responsibility and respect.
In the Montessori classroom, the teacher prepares the environment with hands on experimental activities in the area of art, music, science, math, geography, language, daily living skills and social etiquette.
The teacher guides, but it is the child who learns, who is motivated from within through the actual work itself.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $725
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Year Founded
1990
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Stepping Stones Montessori Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Full Day Primary Academics (9:00am-3:00pm): $7,250/yearFull Day Lower Elementary Academics (9:00am-3:00pm): $8,000/yearBefore or After School Care: $1,350/yearBefore and After School Care: $2,350/year

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Spanish Lessons

Arts and Music Programs:
Music Lessons

School Notes

  • Cornerstone Montessori Full-Day and Part-Time Programs are offered to families that want childcare as well as desire a Montessori learning environment.
  • We currently have options from the ages of 12 months to 5th grade. Additionally, we provide before and after care for local public elementary schools. 
  • Cornerstone Montessori strives to create an atmosphere for children that promotes fun, independence, responsibility, and respect.
  • Cornerstone Montessori aims to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment which will help children to develop within themselves the foundational attitudes, habits and skills that are essential for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning.We strive to create an atmosphere that promotes fun, independence, responsibility and respect.
  • In the Montessori classroom, the teacher prepares the environment with hands on experimental activities in the area of art, music, science, math, geography, language, daily living skills and social etiquette.
  • The teacher guides, but it is the child who learns, who is motivated from within through the actual work itself.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Stepping Stones Montessori cost?

Stepping Stones Montessori's tuition is approximately $725 for private students.

Does Stepping Stones Montessori offer a summer program?

Yes, Stepping Stones Montessori offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

When is the application deadline for Stepping Stones Montessori?

The application deadline for Stepping Stones Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $725
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Pierce County, WA is $9,865 for elementary schools and $12,998 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pierce County, WA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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