Stepping Stone Academy, Murfreesboro | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

If your looking for a low grade daycare that’s still gonna cost you , look no further. If I could give this place 0 or negative stars I would. My child has attended this school for over a year now, her first few months could not have been better. The teacher she had in step two plus was absolutely a god sent, that woman was amazing. I received news that she would be moving to step 3 and I was nervous that she wouldn’t be in the same woman’s care but I had to give them a chance so she moved to step 3, while in step three we had a few issues nothing bad until my child kept coming home in the pull-up she had arrived in that morning to see it was FULL of urine and had not been changed all day , the teacher assumed me she had just gone to the restroom in it so I started marking them with sharpies she continued to lie to me. The director at the time was AMAZING! I also went to high school with her so I knew her previous and she handled the situation and we had no more issues from there. BUT as my child moves to step 4… things took a turn for the worst, my child had suddenly come home to yelling and screaming at her toys to “ lay down and shut up” “ I said now!!” Pointing her fingers and talking to her town very rudely. I thought we’ll she’s a kid she’s seeing others act that way so she’s doing the same thing. I over looked it. Then she begins coming home and telling me “ mommy I got into trouble today and I got yelled at” I said who yelled at you and what did you do ? KEEP IN MIND MY CHILD IS 3 years old! Her teacher never stopped me to tell me my child was sent to time out or has gotten in trouble , I was shocked at this news from my daughter because, she’s never been in trouble before, EVER! So I ask the teacher the next day what happened and she told me a quick “ it was no big deal” story but my child got put in time out but yet I was never notified. A few days pass my child is still coming home that she is in trouble I ask the teacher she still barely acts like it’s no big deal. I’m upset at this point NO ONE HAS TOLD ME A ISSUES ABOUT MY CHILD INTIL I ASK THEM FROM MY CHILD TELLING ME. My mother picked up one day for me, I had told her what has been going on and I told her to ask the teacher about my daughter day , she watched from the window for a few minuets before entering the room and witness the teacher point her finger at the child and yell at them the child went running off to the bathroom screaming crying my mother stepped in at that point and the teacher instantly began caring for the child and trying to calm them down .. as my mother starts to ask about my daughter day the teacher avoids her waiting on my mother to leave , my mom hung around and ask her how her day was, to my sunrise she said “ she was good today but no nap” also the door code is supposed to be changed every single month or month and a half, when the awesome director left there the sort code hasn’t been changed in MONTHS! they just recently changed it. Most of the time there’s no one in the office looking to see who’s coming and going , some parents hold the door for others about let anyone in the security and safety of your child is not important there. I hope this opens some eyes at this place , I’ve never left a review on a places page ever! I had to create a account just to leave a review because I felt so strongly about this I hope it can save someone else’s kid from being in a bad situation. I pulled my daughter out with no warning to the daycare Because I was afraid for her safety , they messaged me saying “ we require a 2 week notice” I checked me handbook and it says the want a 2 weeks notice before withdrawing my child , and that all items need to go home or they will be donated. “ says nothing about a charge or anything else.they have some amazing people at this place and o hope those people get out of there and find a better place to work they deserve better! I have called the state and a few other places to help the safely of these children. Don’t make the mistake I made in sending my child here , go anywhere else.

My 5 year old daughter has attended Stepping Stones Academy since the age of 1. I am truly satisfied with my experience and feel safe and glad to leave my daughter here everyday while I work. I researched child care providers in the area when I was pregnant and this is the place my heart was set on. I have not been disappointed or regretted this decision. Stepping Stones provides my top concerns of safety, nutrition, and curriculum.
My daughter continues to be her usual happy self when she walks in the door and leaves. Stepping Stones is an intimate environment where everyone knows your child and treats them as an individual.
As a parent, safety is my #1 concern. There is a code to enter the school. the playground is gated. There are security cameras in every classroom where parents can watch their children at any time.
My 2nd concern is nutrition. This place is offering above average meals for childcare providers of this age group. There are fresh fruit and vegetables offered daily. Children are more than welcome to have seconds. Uniquely, the staff does not serve instant meals, frozen dinners, and junk food. My daughter calls the cook, chef. She knows my daughter’s favorite snacks and meals. On occasion, she has sent these favorites home. This is definitely home cooked meals the children are eating. Also, the staff is kind when you mention a dietary restriction.
Stepping Stones is very clean and provides age appropriate curriculum. I am sad to leave this place once my daughter moves up to Kindergarten.