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Cumming & Suwanee, Georgia

Your Child’s Bright Future Begins at
Stepping Stone Montessori

Authentic Montessori education for children 6 weeks through 6 years — nurturing independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Best of Gwinnett Winner — 7 Consecutive Years
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Quality Rated School
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Trusted by North Georgia Families Since 2014
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Serving Children 6 Weeks – 6 Years
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2 Convenient Campuses
6 Weeks
Youngest Age Accepted
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6 Years
Oldest Age Accepted
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2 Campuses
Cumming & Suwanee
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12-Month
Year-Round School

Authentic Montessori Education for Every Child

Stepping Stone Montessori School is owned and operated by Nikhil and Aparna Banka. Both campuses are Quality Rated, following Montessori standards with low adult-to-children ratios and a calm atmosphere that promotes serenity and concentration.

We provide hot catered lunches daily, large classrooms, outdoor play areas, and amazing enrichment programs. Open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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Stepping Stone Montessori School

What Sets Stepping Stone Apart

We believe in caring about each child’s well-rounded and complete development. This is the Montessori perspective put into practice.

Truly Montessori

Fully implementing Montessori practice as a harmonious system that serves children’s optimal development.

Best Trained Teachers

All Lead Teachers are Montessori certified with ongoing professional development from conferences, workshops, and collaboration.

State-of-the-Art Facility

Multiple classrooms for every level in fully renovated buildings with beautiful, well-equipped playgrounds for each age group.

Extended Hours

Open 7 AM to 6 PM to accommodate families with varied schedules and working hours.

Year-Round School

12-month school with summer programs packed with activities, field trips, water play, and hands-on seasonal learning.

Enrichment Activities

Music, Spanish lessons, ballet/tap, sports training, and creative movement programs to broaden every child’s horizons.

A Montessori Environment for Every Stage

From infants to primary-age children, we provide age-appropriate Montessori environments that nurture natural development.

Infants

Ages 6 weeks – 18 months. Peaceful “Nido” environment following Montessori principles for the earliest learners.

Toddlers

Ages 2–3 years. Supporting physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development through hands-on exploration.

Primary

Ages 3–6 years. Five key areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Cultural Studies.

Summer Camp

Weekly themed sessions with outdoor activities, bus trips, water play, art, cooking, and more.

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What Our Families Are Saying

“Can’t recommend enough. The quality of education and nurturing environment at Stepping Stone has been amazing. The staff and teachers are warm, genuinely caring, professional, and incredibly smart.”

— SSMS Parent

“My daughter loves going to school. Whenever I say ‘let’s go to school’ she’s always super excited — which tells me she loves it over there. All the staff are phenomenal, always welcoming kids with a big smile.”

— SSMS Parent

“This is the best school around with amazing leadership and wonderful teachers. The learning is personalized and a very logical way for young kids to develop learning skills. I LOVE this school.”

— SSMS Parent
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Experience Why Our Children Are Happy to Learn

Space is limited. Schedule your personal tour today and see authentic Montessori education in action at both our Cumming and Suwanee campuses.

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Cumming Campus

820 Sanders Road, Cumming, GA 30041
770-205-0317
info@steppingstonemontessori.com

Suwanee Campus

65 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
770-614-4310
administrator@steppingstonemontessori.com

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