At Montessori Stepping Stones in Mount Clemens, your child does not have to change schools, rebuild friendships, or start over. Our continuous Montessori program begins in infancy and grows all the way through eighth grade on one campus. For over 40 years, families across...
In Montessori classrooms, academic learning is only part of a child’s development. Just as important is learning how to live and work respectfully within a community. Dr. Maria Montessori called these lessons Grace and Courtesy. For upper elementary students in grades...
Children are natural observers with a deep-seated curiosity about the world around them. The Montessori Preschool Summer Program in Mount Clemens is designed to nurture this drive through hands-on learning for children ages 3-5 throughout the Macomb County area....
Most parents worry about the same thing: Is my child just memorizing, or are they actually learning? Traditional classrooms often rely on textbooks and "sit-still-and-listen" teaching. In contrast, the Montessori method - backed by the research in Angeline Lillard’s...
“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...
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,...
Our Montessori summer program in Macomb County runs June 15 through August 28, 2026, serving children from 6 weeks through 8th grade at our Mount Clemens campus. Spaces fill quickly each year - if you are considering enrolling for summer 2026, we encourage families to...