Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Stepping Stones School
About the School
- Stepping Stones School at the Hampstead Congrational Church provides an excellent early childhood educational experience for children ages 3 through 6 years of age.
- Our staff of warm and nuturing teachers strive to make your child's first school a place for exploring, discovering and creating.
- The smiles on the children's faces as they walk into the classrooms each morning is evidence enough that our school is a place filled with learning, fun and friendships.
- We have flexible schedules, reasonable tuition costs and a highly qualified teachers.
- We would love to meet your family! For more information please send an email to the address provided.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Terri Malcolm/Paula Dowd
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Stepping Stones School?
The application deadline for Stepping Stones School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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