Openings for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years old
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Stepping Stone Montessori School
Stepping Stone Montessori School (SSMS) is owned and operated by Nikhil and Aparna Banka, a husband and wife team. Nikhil and Aparna have both obtained Master’s Degrees and have varied management and operations experience. They have a middle school-age son, Shaan, who was fortunate enough to have grown up in a Montessori environment. Having been at a renowned Montessori school all the way thru Primary, his foundation is strong! Nikhil and Aparna were so impressed with the Montessori philosophy that once they personally saw the advantages of Shaan’s early education, they desired to have their own school.
Stepping Stone Montessori School is a year-round authentic Montessori school. We offer care for children from 6 weeks through elementary ages. We follow AMI and AMS standards in all our child environments and provide low adult-to-children ratios in each classroom. Our Sugar Hill campus is AMI Accredited. The Montessori philosophy is widely present at both of our campuses. Both the campuses are Quality Rated. Parents and children alike take comfort in the calm atmosphere, which promotes serenity and concentration to permeate the classroom environment. We provide hot, catered lunches daily. Large classrooms and outdoor play areas complement one another as learning is integrated across all environments. Stepping Stone Montessori School will also provide various quality enrichment programs. We also provide amazing outdoor environments where children play, explore, and plant gardens – discovering the beauty and wonders of nature.
Stepping Stone Montessori School understands that children learn through exploration, curiosity, and experiences. The art form of children choosing to work freely and working independently lays the foundation for all future academic and life possibilities. Montessori outcomes that can be expected include independence, creativity, adaptability, responsibility, and advanced communication skills.
Our campus:
Our Cumming campus is located at 820 Sanders Road in Forsyth County, which is at the intersection of Buford Dam Road and Sanders Road. The school is easily accessible from GA-400 and is also located only 1.5 miles from the Northside Hospital Forsyth.
To accommodate our varied and diverse parents’ long and late working hours, we operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
“Imagine a place where your child is always greeted warmly and made to feel welcome with a parent-communication experience that keeps you informed and confident that your child has fallen in love with learning.”
Our Mission & Goals
To guide each child into the real world by helping them to acquire virtues of kindness, self-discipline, critical thinking, self-reliance, pride, and self-esteem.
To maximize the potential of each child through meaningful, creative programs, partnerships, and staff.
To create an educational atmosphere where students develop respect and responsibility for themselves, others, and the environment. Our graduates will attain the skills and commitment to make a worthwhile contribution to society and will be committed to being lifelong learners.
To partner with families in developing each child’s intellectual, social, emotional, and physical potential. Stepping Stone Montessori Schools will provide a quality Montessori program in keeping with the standards of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), American Montessori Society (AMS), and Georgia State standards.
Hear it from our parents!
“Can’t recommend enough. The quality of education and nurturing environment at Stepping Stone has been amazing. The staff and teachers at Stepping Stone are warm, genuinely caring, professional, and incredibly smart. Our daughter is very smart, independent, and reserved, so it was important for us that she be in an environment that was not overwhelming for her and would provide opportunities for her to learn at her own pace while having fun and cultivating friendships. We have seen our daughter blossom at Stepping Stone. She talks about her teachers and friends all the time and asks when she will see Miss Luz and Miss Maya again. She thoroughly enjoys going to school each day.”
Parent
“I cannot even begin to express my appreciation for this school. My son can be challenging and was abused at the hands of another daycare. Ms. Cathy saw his challenges and she and her staff made sure that he had the support he needed to succeed. What he was lacking was the proper communication skills so they recommended a speech therapist which was life-changing for our son. He can now communicate his frustrations which changed his behavior for the better. The support we received after a traumatic experience at another daycare cannot be explained. Ms. Cathy guided us through some really challenging times, and I trust her wholeheartedly as the leader of this school. She is tough and firm, but has the biggest heart. She and her staff made sure to find the help needed for us that got us beyond our son’s behavioral issues. 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 and the people there. Truly a special place that looks out for what is best for the kids.”
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