Stepping Stones Childcare

Stepping Stones Childcare In Home Family Daycare | 6wks to school age | Healthy Meals | Play Based Curriculum | Children learn through play ! tiktok : .sscc

08/24/2026

SSCC is closed the week of 8/24 for a scheduled PTO resuming Monday 8/31

08/19/2026

Program tours will resume after September 1st

08/19/2026

Play-Based Learning 💛

Ahem! *clears throat*

‼️‼️A Message from your provider Siera(Cece) ‼️‼️

One thing that I always want my daycare families to know is that because I’m a home-based, play-based program, you will not see “schoolwork” coming home in a folder — and that’s completely okay! 😊

We aren’t classroom-based, and learning here doesn’t always look like worksheets, workbooks, or sitting at a table completing an activity. Our learning happens through play, everyday routines, conversations, exploration, and hands-on experiences.

For exampleeee Dramatic play helps children develop social-emotional skills, communication, problem-solving, cooperation, and confidence.
Working with Playdough works those little hands and strengthens fine motor skills needed for things like writing, cutting, and using classroom tools.
Puzzles and building encourage problem-solving, concentration, spatial awareness, and early math skills.
Reading and conversations build vocabulary, comprehension, listening skills, and a love for learning.
Art and sensory activities encourage creativity, self-expression, coordination, and exploration.
Playing alongside and with friends teaches sharing, turn-taking, patience, conflict resolution, empathy, and how to communicate with others.
And even something as simple as cleaning up toys, washing hands, helping with snack, or putting on a coat provides opportunities to practice independence, following directions, sequencing, and responsibility. This is my main goal ! On top of making sure these babies are well taken care of, safe & happy!

So if you don’t see a worksheet coming home every day, please don’t mistake that for a lack of learning. ❤️

My focus isn’t just to prepare children to complete schoolwork. It’s to help prepare them to be confident, capable, independent little learners who are ready for the social, emotional, physical, and academic expectations of school. School can be very scary for children to just jump into & I wanna make sure they’re prepared 😉

There is SO much learning happening behind the scenes & it’s often disguised as PLAY. 🥰

Play is their work. Play is their learning. And play is an important part of preparing them for school and beyond. 🌱📚✨

That is it. That is all 🫶🏽

We will be closed Friday August 14th so that I can attend the state conference!
08/13/2026

We will be closed Friday August 14th so that I can attend the state conference!

07/28/2026

We passed our pop up inspection 👏🏽

07/20/2026

💛 A Little Childcare Update 💛

I just want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has reached out about childcare openings at Stepping Stones Daycare! 🌱

My inbox has been overflowing with messages, and I am truly grateful for all of the interest and kind words from families looking for care. It means so much that you are considering me to be a part of your child’s early years. 🥰

I am taking my time responding to each family so that I can stay organized, keep track of everyone, and give each inquiry the attention it deserves. Please know that if you’ve sent a message, I have seen it and will be getting back to you as soon as I can.

Thank you so much for your patience, understanding, and for allowing me the opportunity to connect with so many wonderful families. I appreciate you all! 💕

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07/14/2026

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07/10/2026

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Children are much more likely to try and enjoy foods they help prepare! 🍕 Today our little chefs made their own personal...
07/10/2026

Children are much more likely to try and enjoy foods they help prepare! 🍕 Today our little chefs made their own personal pizzas, practicing independence, creativity, and fine motor skills—all while having fun. Learning tastes even better when you’re part of making it! ❤️ Cooking is Learning

07/06/2026

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409 Coffeen Street
Watertown, NY
13601

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Monday 6am - 5pm
Tuesday 6am - 5pm
Wednesday 6am - 5pm
Thursday 6am - 5pm
Friday 6am - 5pm

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