Stepping Stones 
Discovery & Development Center
Stepping Stones curriculum is designed to meet the goals established by the Connecticut State Department of Education. Please use the links below to find complete information on learning for students in our preschool and prekindergarten programs.
Preschool Framework - outlines expectations for learning
Connecticut Flip Chart-describes achievement of learning expectations for different stages of development - Highly Recommended !
Connecticut Preschool Assessment Framework-describes different ways in which a child's can be tracked and recorded.
Kindergarten teachers are reporting the most important skills for school readiness are those in the Personal and Social Development domain. Our program teaches all domains using pro-social teaching strategies so that children are prepared academically and socially. Rather than disciplining when children make mistaken choices, Stepping Stones identifies the cause of the behavior and teaches students alternate and acceptable strategies to deal with their daily frustrations.
Infant & Toddler
Focused Portfolios
Development Charts designed by Stepping Stones Staff
Social/Emotional
Cognitive
Physical
Creative Expression