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Montessori Stepping Stones

Private | PK-6 | 117 students

Our school is best known as the purest Montessori and for our music programs.
 
 
 
 

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Situated in an urban neighborhood. The median home value is $53,000. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $720.

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4 stars

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Posted September 3, 2012

Excellent choice! The school offers children a full cycle of preparation for real life with real, hands-on knowledge. They have an awesome program for Infants and Toddlers as well, in a beautiful and well prepared environment, lovely Montessorians who truly care about the children! The lower and upper elementary curriculum is unique and unbeatable. I wish they would have a middle school as well... Go and ask for a tour, you won't regret it:)
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Posted September 28, 2011

Montessori Stepping Stones has a staff of excellent teachers who follow the unique needs of each individual child. All of the programs are run with true Montessori philosophy. Both of my children have attended this school since they were infants. The academics, leadership, philosophy, staff, campus, and atmosphere are truly superior!
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Posted April 21, 2011

Great school! Certified, highly qualified, caring, loving teachers and safe and prepared environment! My son attends the school, we absolutely love it!
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Posted January 21, 2008

I am a former student of this school and am now sending my 3 children there. I beleive that this is the best choice I could make for my children academically. The staff is highly qualified and teach the children a challenging curriculum in a true Montessori environment. I beleive a good education is really important and I would highly reccomend this school!
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Posted December 4, 2007

This school is amazing and has the best teachers/staff. My daughter has attended two Montessori schools and this one surpasses them all. The teachers really care about my daughter and have taken their personal time to help her. They focus on the whole child and are developmentally on target and hold realistic goals for each child.
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Posted April 23, 2007

I researched and visited many Montessori Schools in the area before selecting one. I found Montessori Stepping Stones to have the best teaching staff (they don't have assistants, most of their teachers are Montessori trained) and they actually teach the Montessori Curriculum that I learned when I was in school. I am so happy with our son's progress and his development. I know I made the right decision to send him here.
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Posted February 9, 2007

my son went here for 2 years of preschool. The education is not great. He was behind by the time he went to Kindergarten. He was not taught sounds or writing. They seem to focus on the children AFTER they complete preschool. Probably because after preschool the tuition skyrockets. I wasted a lot of money and time sending my son here.
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Posted January 26, 2005

Great, intelligent staff. Positive atmosphere but you pay generously for this privilege. Prices have been on a steady increase. But overall great school.
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Posted April 7, 2004

The student to teacher ratio is correct, in Kindergarten mine had 13 to 2! Great school! teachers are wonderful, true Montessori environment. My children love school, love their teachers and are very intelligent.
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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 85% 71%
Black 10% 20%
Asian 2% N/A
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% N/A
Two or more races 0% N/A
Source: NCES, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 7N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Access to farm or natural area
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Outdoor learning lab
  • Science lab
Clubs
  • Gardening

Arts & music

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Performing arts
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Sculpture
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
  • Opera
  • Orchestra
  • Theory
  • Vocal lessons / coaching
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Improv
  • Poetry
Clubs
  • Art club
  • Drama club
  • Sewing/knitting club

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to farm or natural area
  • Access to sports fields
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
Clubs
  • Gardening
  • Yoga club

Gifted & talented

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 6:30 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • DIANE AITKEN
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • Infant
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • Nonsectarian
Associations
  • AMI
  • AMS
Fax number
  • (586) 783-9412

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Montessori
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Performing arts
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Mentoring
  • Remediation
  • Tutoring
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Access to farm or natural area
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Learning lab
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Outdoor learning lab
  • Parent center
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
  • Science lab
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Flag football
  • Football
  • Kickball
  • Soccer
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Flag football
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Sculpture
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
  • Opera
  • Orchestra
  • Theory
  • Vocal lessons / coaching
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Improv
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Art club
  • Book/reading club
  • Community service
  • Drama club
  • First Aid
  • Gardening
  • Girls Growing Up
  • Hiking
  • Homework help/study buddy club
  • Sewing/knitting club
  • Yoga club
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

Dress Code
  • Neither uniforms nor dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Organize cultural events
  • Present special topics during curricular units
  • Volunteer in the classroom
School leaders can update this information here.

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What does it cost?

Tuition range for the 2012-2013 school year
$2000 - $9000
Vouchers accepted
No
Financial aid offered
Yes.
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Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
International Academy
Parkway Christian School
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174 Cass Ave
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
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Phone: (586) 465-4260

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