The Arc of Essex County's Stepping Stones School is a private non-profit school, designed to meet the developmental and learning needs of children with cognitive impairments including children with Down syndrome. Students are provided with the most up-to-date therapy and educational techniques to achieve their highest potential.
Stepping Stones offers support for children ages three to ten in preschool and primary settings.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
76%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Sue Wilson
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Arc Of Essex County's Stepping Stones School often compared to?
The Arc Of Essex County's Stepping Stones School is often viewed alongside schools like Westbridge Academy by visitors of our site.
Does The Arc Of Essex County's Stepping Stones School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Arc Of Essex County's Stepping Stones School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for The Arc Of Essex County's Stepping Stones School?
The application deadline for The Arc Of Essex County's Stepping Stones School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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People that viewed The Arc Of Essex County's Stepping Stones School also viewed these schools: The Children's Corner of West Essex, Inc., Mount Saint Dominic Academy, A Pleasant Day Nursery School, Essex Valley School and Our Lady Of The Lake School.
The nearest high school to The Arc Of Essex County's Stepping Stones School is Mount Saint Dominic Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Garden Academy (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Children's Corner of West Essex, Inc. (0.4 miles away)
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The Children's Corner of West Essex, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
40 Freeman St
Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 226-7300
Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 226-7300
0.4 miles
Gr: NS | 55 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3 Ryerson Avenue
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 226-0660
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 226-0660
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
A Pleasant Day Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
8 Academy Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5235
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5235
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Essex Valley School
Special Education School
1 Henderson Dr
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 244-7890
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 244-7890
2.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students
Our Lady Of The Lake School![Our Lady Of The Lake School Photo]( "Our Lady Of The Lake School Photo")
(Catholic)
26 Lakeside Avenue
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 239-1160
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 239-1160
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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