Stepping Stones School offers a literature based curriculum that supports children's emerging interests, skills and fosters self-expression, creative problem solving, and language acquisition, all while preparing them for a lifelong love of learning.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Stepping Stones Nursery School often compared to?
Stepping Stones Nursery School is often viewed alongside schools like Kindercare Learning Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Stepping Stones Nursery School?
The application deadline for Stepping Stones Nursery School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Stepping Stones Nursery School vs. Kindercare Learning Center
The nearest high school to Stepping Stones Nursery School is St. John's Preparatory School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Mary Of The Annunciation School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little Hands Childrens Center (0.5 miles away)
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Miles
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Little Hands Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
55 Poplar St
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 750-1495
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 750-1495
0.5 miles
Gr: PK | 10 students
14 Otis Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-0307
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-0307
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Great Beginnings Learning School
Daycare / Preschool
28 Water St
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-3040
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-3040
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
72 Spring Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 624-1301
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 624-1301
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,430 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 61 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childrens Montessori Center
Montessori School
12 Bradstreet Ave. Danvers, MA 01923
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2144
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2144
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
72 Spring Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 624-1301
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 624-1301
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,430 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 61 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Fenwick High School ![Bishop Fenwick High School Photo]( "Bishop Fenwick High School Photo")
(Catholic)
99 Margin St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8000
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8000
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19
New England Academy
Special Education School
96 Cherry Hill Drive
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beverly School For The Deaf
Special Education School
6 Echo Ave
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
28 Tozer Rd
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 993-8096
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 993-8096
3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 98 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
14 Otis Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-0307
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-0307
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
72 Spring Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 624-1301
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 624-1301
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,430 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 61 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New England Academy
Special Education School
96 Cherry Hill Drive
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
123 Dayton Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 304-0273
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 304-0273
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Saints Academy ![The Saints Academy Photo]( "The Saints Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
111 New Balch Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-0048
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-0048
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Little Hands Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
55 Poplar St
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 750-1495
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 750-1495
0.5 miles
Gr: PK | 10 students
14 Otis Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-0307
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-0307
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Great Beginnings Learning School
Daycare / Preschool
28 Water St
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-3040
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-3040
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Childrens Montessori Center
Montessori School
12 Bradstreet Ave. Danvers, MA 01923
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2144
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2144
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Holy Childhood Nursery - Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
5 Wheatland Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-4733
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-4733
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
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Lilja Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 30%10
41 Bacon Street
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 647-6570
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 647-6570
9480.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
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1155 Central Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0416
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0416
9480.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Hunnewell
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28 Cameron Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6275
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6275
9480.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Pollard Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Harris Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0480
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0480
9480.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 867 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Broadmeadow
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Broadmeadow Rd
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0448
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0448
9480.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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