Crested Butte's Preschool since 1987

Welcome to Stepping Stones Children's Center, where we believe in nurturing each child's natural curiosity and fostering a love for learning. Our mission is to provide a positive, explorative, and child-centered environment that promotes creativity, inner discipline, independence, problem-solving skills, and positive relationships with peers and caregivers.

We will admit children with special needs if it is determined that Stepping Stones can adequately meet the emotional and physical needs of that child. Stepping Stones is a designated site for children with special needs for the RE1-J school district and can call on their services and expertise at any time.

Amelia Meyer

Stepping Stones is more than a daycare, for us it is an extended family. Leaving one's children in the care of others requires trust and can be anxiety provoking. I have always felt comfortable and confident when dropping off my girls, knowing they are going to be cared for with compassion by a group of phenomenal childcare specialists!