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The Montessori Infant-Toddler Curriculum: Building the Foundation for Life

The Montessori Infant-Toddler Curriculum: Building the Foundation for Life

by Cyndi Benson | Aug 24, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips

More Than a Daycare “The greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth.” Maria Montessori An authentic Montessori curriculum starts in infancy, when each child’s natural curiosity begins to unfold. From the first days of life, children are...
What is a Montessori Pre-K Classroom? A Guide to Hands-On Learning

What is a Montessori Pre-K Classroom? A Guide to Hands-On Learning

by Cyndi Benson | Aug 17, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips, What is Montessori?

More Than a Preschool: A Glimpse Inside the Montessori Pre-K Classroom Selecting the right Pre-K program is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. When you choose Montessori, you are choosing more than just a school – you are choosing an...
Preparing Your Child for the First Day of Montessori Preschool

Preparing Your Child for the First Day of Montessori Preschool

by Cyndi Benson | Aug 10, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips, School News & Events

Most first-day advice sounds the same no matter which school sent it: pack a change of clothes, keep the goodbye short, get a good night’s sleep. All true. All incomplete. Because on the first morning at a Montessori school, your three-year-old is going to walk...
Montessori Infant Toddler Programs vs In-Home Childcare: What Families Should Know

Montessori Infant Toddler Programs vs In-Home Childcare: What Families Should Know

by Cyndi Benson | Jul 25, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Early Development, Parenting Tips

Choosing care for your infant or toddler is one of the most important decisions a Macomb County family makes.  You want your child to feel safe, loved, and secure. Some families consider in-home childcare because it seems intimate and convenient. Other families...
Toddler Independence: What Traditional Daycares Get Wrong

Toddler Independence: What Traditional Daycares Get Wrong

by Cyndi Benson | Jul 25, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips, What is Montessori?

Independence is one of the most talked-about goals in early childhood education. Many daycares advertise that they help toddlers become independent. You might hear phrases such as “we encourage independence” or “we teach self-help skills.”...
The Surprising Way Montessori Teaches Kids to Read (and Why It Works)

The Surprising Way Montessori Teaches Kids to Read (and Why It Works)

by Cyndi Benson | Jul 22, 2026 | Montessori 201, Montessori at Home, Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips

Is It Magic, or Is It Science? Parents across Macomb County often walk into our Mount Clemens Preschool classrooms and ask “How will my child learn to read?” It can look like magic – but it is actually a carefully designed method that aligns...
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We invite you to discover Montessori Stepping Stones, a private Montessori daycare and school in Mount Clemens, MI. For over 40 years we have provided an authentic Montessori program based on the philosophy and methods of Dr. Maria Montessori.

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  • Infant & Toddler Daycare
  • Preschool Program (Pre-K)
  • Kindergarten
  • Elementary School
  • Middle School

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Montessori Stepping Stones
174 Cass Ave
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: (586) 465-4260
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