STEPPING STONES EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

What Illinois licensed

Illinois licenses day care and overnight care separately, so STEPPING STONES EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is listed against each one it holds. Every figure is a ceiling the state set, not a count of places free.

Day care, ages

6 weeks to 12 years

Day care, licensed for

52 children

Languages reported

English

Amenities and accessibility

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 4.3 average comes from 44 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star36
• 4 star0
• 3 star0
• 2 star0
• 1 star8

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  My daughter has been going to stepping stones for about a year now and we are very happy here! Originally we were on a waitlist for a more expensive center but ended up falling in love with the teachers, staff and director so much that we cancelled our hold at the other center. Things I love about this place: 1. My daughter LOVES it!! She kicks and squeals when we pull up each morning. 2. She’s learning so much! She just turned 17 months and she’s saying almost 50 words. 3 The staff is great. I know her teachers have so much love for her just from how I see them interact together. 4 the staff is very supportive. As first time parents I appreciate all the advice the staff has given us this past year. I remember back in November we were struggling with sleep regressions and during parent teacher conferences the director gave us such good advice! I forget her exact level of education but I think it’s phd level in children psychology? She really strives to create an environment for kids to grow. 5. They let me visit!! I know that seems silly but some centers nearby don’t as it “disrupts” the classroom but I see that as a red flag if I can’t swing by. It’s not often, but occasionally I’ll swing by to have lunch with my daughter or spend time with her while they are playing outside. 6. I feel like this place is very clean. Yes my daughter has gotten sick a couple times this past year but to me it’s standard runny nose kid germs. She’s never gotten hand foot and mouth or anything else that I hear goes around at other centers. 7. They work to build a community. Mother’s Day brunches, trunk or treat, grandparents week, mystery readers, summer family picnics etc! 8. I’m supporting a family business. 9. Cost is very fair 10. My daughter loves it. Worth saying it twice ☺️

  Erin WalshFeb 24, 2026
• ★★★★★

  This daycare was a massive red flag from start to finish. The staff, including the director, were flat-out rude and dismissive. The overall culture felt unwelcoming and uncomfortable, like parents were an inconvenience instead of being valued. They forced us to take our shoes off “for cleanliness,” yet the place was dirty, smelled awful, and clearly not well maintained. Meanwhile, the director kept her shoes on, which was hypocritical and disrespectful. During the tour there was only one teacher in the room while kids were roaming freely with little to no supervision. The director barely spoke, just stood there, rushed the tour, and gave almost no real information. Then she chased us outside afterward to suddenly explain things she should have covered inside. Completely unprofessional. Nothing about this place felt safe, clean, or nurturing. The attitude, lack of supervision, and poor environment were enough to make us walk away immediately. Would never recommend this daycare to any parent.

  Lauren KitchenJan 3, 2026
• ★★★★★

  My son has attended Stepping Stones for a couple months now and it was by far the best decision I have made regarding daycare. after a very stressful ex at a previous daycare provider I was scared to place my son in a new center. But Stepping Stones during the tour made me feel so happy and comfortable that this was going to be a great place for my son to grow. He now gets so excited to be there everyday he always walks out with a smile. he loves his teachers and all the activities they do. Stepping Stones even host events for mother/father’s day and host a family picnic every summer. if you are looking for a center for your child this place is it!

  Natalie GonzalezJul 10, 2025
• ★★★★★

  We love Stepping Stones! Our child has been enrolled there since he was 4 months old and we have had nothing but an amazing experience since. We love that it’s a curriculum-based program and have confidence our child is learning all day. We also love all the extra opportunities that are provided to the students and families, including picture day, soccer, field trips, grandparent celebrations. They are amazing at keeping parents updated throughout the day and constantly send pictures. The staff is lovely, and so trustworthy. You can tell they love every single child like their own! I recommend Stepping Stones to everyone I can.

  Alison McGregorSep 19, 2024
• ★★★★★

  Stepping Stones is the BEST! My two children (ages 2 & 4) have been attending for a year now. The entire staff is so caring, hard working and excellent with the kids. We love that it is a curriculum based program, and our kids love going to “school” and learning new things every day. We are so lucky to have such reliable and affordable care for our children. Dr. Naveeda and the entire staff do a wonderful job to make it more than a daycare, they make it feel like family! We would definitely recommend Stepping Stones to any family in the area. Thank you for all you do! 😁

  Elizabeth RossSep 10, 2024
• ★★★★★

  We have had a wonderful experience with Stepping Stones. We have been sending our children for two years and have seen our two children continue to learn and grow in the infant and Two’s rooms. Stepping Stones has been a great fit for us for many reasons: the teachers love our kids, they include family in events throughout the year to build community, our girls love going, and they were flexible with our schedule (as parents working in health care/first responder). We would recommend Stepping Stones to other families!

  Rachel MyattSep 7, 2024

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.