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Stepping Stone School Iv
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About Stepping Stone School Iv
Stepping Stone School Northwest Austin
Stepping Stone School at Northwest Austin serves children from 6 weeks up to 12 years with a robust school-age program. This campus features an intimate environment with rare amenities like an in-ground swimming pool for summer lessons and three expansive, age-appropriate playgrounds shaded by heritage oak trees. The school is home to a dedicated S.T.R.E.A.M. classroom where children aged three to five engage in specialized science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics activities. Guided by the proprietary Platinum Learning for Life curriculum, educators provide personalized learning plans tailored to each child's developmental path. The facility ensures high safety standards through a video monitoring system, coded access, and regular internal quality reviews. Parents enjoy peace of mind with daily electronic updates and wholesome, scratch-made meals provided on-site. The program also offers transportation to local elementary schools for its after-school students.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
My son has been attending this Stepping Stone location since May 2025 and we have truly enjoyed our experience since Day 1. Stephanie, the school director, has always been so attentive and accommodating of my son and his needs. He's had a few delays but ever since he started at SS, he has progressed SO much. Their curriculum is truly one of the best and my son's progress is a testament to that. In addition, I love how they foster such a warm environment, and you can truly feel the love all the teachers put into their kiddos. I do wish they had more teachers as I tend to see substitutes regularly and during diaper changes, things can get a little chaotic with the class while the teacher is attending the one kiddo who needs a change. However, I'm understanding that that's a bigger issue outside of SS's control as the country has a shortage of teachers and caregivers.
My daughter's teacher, Mrs. Dihya, is amazing! I know my daughter is loved and taken care of when she's not with me. I also love how small and personal the school is. The whole staff is so sweet!
I am very thankful to Stepping Stone for providing such a safe and caring environment for my baby. The staff is always kind and attentive, which gives me peace of mind every day. A special thank you to Ms. Dihya, who takes such wonderful care of my daughter. She is patient, loving, and always makes sure she feels safe and happy. I am truly grateful for her kindness and dedication.
Our son has been attending for over 2 months now. Everyone is so kind, loving, and you tell that they truly love their jobs and all of the kids at the school. Miss Diyah does an outstanding job taking care of the newborn-infants. She is so happy to see my son every morning. He has a giant smile in checkup pictures sent during the day and when he gets picked up. The staff is very accomodating to special requests to take care of each child.
Stepping Stone School has exceeded my expectations. The quality of care they provide has been outstanding. Stephanie, the director, is at her desk every morning and never fails to greet us by name, super cheerful and her energy makes mornings that much easier. The apples near the coffee machine are a plus! Super friendly teachers. The pictures we receive make me so happy. Wouldn’t choose anywhere else.
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Safety Record
No specific safety concerns, major news incidents, or legal issues were found for the Woodland Village location. The facility is a licensed child care center (License #401694) and has been in operation at this address since May 1992 without recorded closures or public safety alerts in the researched sources.
Parent Reputation
The school has a generally positive local reputation, with parents describing it as a 'close-knit community' and an 'intimate' campus. While the Stepping Stone franchise has been voted 'Best in Childcare' by Austin Family Magazine for 27 years, some parent forum discussions mention concerns about a 'sterile' feel and high staff turnover at certain Austin locations.
Staff Insights
Employee testimonials on the school's website highlight long-term tenure, with some educators serving since 1997 and 2005. Conversely, parent reviews on platforms like Reddit suggest the franchise often 'operates on a shoestring staff' and experiences frequent turnover, which some parents cited as a concern for consistency in the classroom.
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