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What Should Parents Look for in a Montessori Infant Toddler Daycare?

What Should Parents Look for in a Montessori Infant Toddler Daycare?

by Cyndi Benson | Apr 21, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips, What is Montessori?

Building a Strong Foundation: Montessori Infant and Toddler Care Maria Montessori once wrote that “[t]he greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth.” Over a century later, neuroscience confirms what she observed: the first three years...
What Subjects Are Taught in a Montessori Kindergarten Classroom?

What Subjects Are Taught in a Montessori Kindergarten Classroom?

by Cyndi Benson | Apr 12, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, What is Montessori?

Our 2026 Kindergarten & Preschool Curriculum in Mount Clemens Every part of the environment works together to support the whole child. Academic growth, independence, concentration and social development unfold naturally as children explore each area at their own...
Montessori vs. Traditional Education: What the Science Actually Shows

Montessori vs. Traditional Education: What the Science Actually Shows

by Cyndi Benson | Feb 1, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Education, Parenting Tips, What is Montessori?

Why Montessori? The Science of a Smarter Start Category 🌱 Montessori Traditional Learning Pace Child-paced mastery Grade-level, standardized Teaching Style Teacher observes & guides Teacher instructs & directs Assessment Observation & portfolio Tests & grades...
Why Choose a Montessori Preschool Program for Your Child?

Why Choose a Montessori Preschool Program for Your Child?

by Cyndi Benson | Jan 23, 2026 | Montessori 101, Montessori Early Development, What is Montessori?

“What makes Montessori different from traditional preschool?” At Montessori Stepping Stones, every part of our environment works together to support the whole child. While traditional childcare often focuses on teacher-led activities, our private Montessori preschool...
What Most Daycares Get Wrong About Toddler Independence

What Most Daycares Get Wrong About Toddler Independence

by Cyndi Benson | Jan 12, 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 like “we encourage independence” or “we teach self-help skills.” However, in actual practice,...
The Myth of Socialization in Infant and Toddler Care

The Myth of Socialization in Infant and Toddler Care

by Cyndi Benson | Dec 26, 2025 | Montessori 101, Montessori Early Development, Montessori Education, What is Montessori?

Why More Peer Interaction is Not Always Better One common reason families give for choosing group care for infants and toddlers is socialization. Parents are often told that young children need to be around other children as much as possible to learn how to share,...
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We invite you to discover Montessori Stepping Stones, a private Montessori daycare and Montessori school located in Mount Clemens, MI. We have been committed to providing a genuine and authenticate Montessori program for over 40 years based on the philosophy and methods of Dr. Maria Montessori.

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Mount Clemens, MI 48043
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