Stepping Stones Preschool
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Florida Department of Children and Families License Number: C08AL0519
Email: steppingstones@trinitygnv.org
Call: 352-416-3025
Fax: 352-248-0021
Our Mission
To care for God’s children each step as they grow.
To provide a safe and caring environment for young children.
To nurture the development of children in a loving Christian atmosphere.
To foster a family community that is big hearted, spirit led, Christ minded, and bound by love.
Our Vision
A Place to Belong…
We believe each person is a child of God, and therefore worthy of love, acceptance, and encouragement. We seek to provide a place where the nurturing of children is of the highest calling.
A Place to Become…
We believe we are made in the image of God and given the capacity to create. We seek to provide to all children opportunities for their cognitive, social, emotional, physical, creative, and spiritual growth.
A Place to Make a Difference…
We believe that God’s love is given freely to all of us. We seek to build a staff that is valued for their commitment to children, and a community where parents of all cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds are embraced for their uniqueness in our world.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff and the children and families we serve.
Letter to Prospective Parents
Dear Prospective Parents,
Thank you for your interest in Stepping Stones Preschool. We know that deciding where to send your child for their first school experience is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your child’s early years. Since 1976, Stepping Stones Preschool has been providing loving care and education to preschool-aged children in the Gainesville community. We offer full-day and half-day programs that focus on your child’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development.
To learn more or to schedule a tour, please email us or call 352-416-3025. We look forward to meeting you and would be delighted to have you join our Stepping Stones family!
In His love,
Stepping Stones Preschool Staff
Enrollment
Stepping Stones Preschool Enrollment opens February 3rd, 2025!
February 3rd: Enrollment opens to current Stepping Stones families and siblings.
February 10th: Enrollment is open to families on the waitlist.
February 17th: Enrollment is open to the public.
Student enrollment is secure when enrollment paperwork is complete and registration fee is paid.
Email the school for enrollment paperwork and additional information at (steppingstones@trinitygnv.org).
Program Options
Days: 3 days (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) OR 5 days (Monday to Friday)
School Day Care: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Early Morning Care: 7:30 am - 8:50 am
Afternoon Enrichment Care: Children enrolled until 3:00 pm and/or 5:30 pm participate in our afternoon enrichment care. For children to participate in afternoon enrichment, they must be in attendance for the school day from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Infant Room - closes at 3:00 pm
Enrollment Process
Stepping Stones Preschool serves children 3 months old through Pre-Kindergarten. Children are placed in classes by their age. The toddler through Pre-K classes begin at the age of 12 months by September 1 of the year of enrollment. Infant ages are dependent upon needs and spaces available.
If you're interested in enrolling your child at Stepping Stones, please contact the preschool office at (352) 416-3025. We'll update you on current availability and arrange a time to meet you and give you a tour of the school.
Children are enrolled on a first come, first served basis. Enrollment begins in January for the following school year and current students, incoming siblings, and alumni siblings are granted priority enrollment first. After in-house/alumni enrollment is completed remaining spaces are opened to the community. Once program capacity is full, names are placed on a waitlist.
To register a child at Stepping Stones Preschool, parents/guardians must submit a completed enrollment packet along with having paid a non-refundable registration fee of $250 to secure a spot for your child.
For more detailed information, please reference the Stepping Stones Preschool Parent Handbook.
