Stepping Stones
Early Learning Center
Blaine, MN
High-quality and learning-focused childcare, preschool and school age programs
3540 125th Lane NE
Blaine, MN 55449
Monday – Friday
7am – 6pm
Licensed Programs
6 weeks – 12 years
Our Learning Environment in Blaine
Our Blaine location is built on 3 beautiful acres to explore. Here are just a few of the things we think make our Blaine Learning Center special.
The Stepping Stones Philosophy
Stepping Stones Early Learning Center’s philosophy is that children, their families and society benefit from high-quality childcare, preschool and school age programs. Our positive and caring educational environment provides a foundation for confident, curious and healthy children.
Learn more about Stepping Stones on our home page.
All Inclusive Pricing
Stepping Stones believes all children should have the opportunity to participate in enrichment classes and activities. Our program is all-inclusive, meaning Spanish, Sign language, Learning About Nutrition through Activities (LANA), character eduction and music are included at no extra charge. For added convenience and value we also provide diapers, wipes, formula, baby food and all meals/snacks in our pricing.
Good to Know
As a parent or guardian, you care about every part of your child’s experience, and so do we! Click the boxes below to explore some of the ways we ensure a great experience for your child and family.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Stepping Stones is not a franchise. We opened the doors to our Woodbury location in 2006 and to the families of our Blaine location in 2015. Our owner, who is very involved with the day to day operations of the company and both sites, lives locally with his wife and three children. He has had a passion for education and early childhood development his entire life and brings a unique approach to childcare by a philosophy of nurturing the whole child – meeting each kiddo where they are at emotionally, academically and socially. An all-inclusive approach ensures each student has the opportunity to participate in the many enrichment programs that are offered, while providing added value for our families. On-site chefs and fully functional commercial kitchens allow for the preparation of high quality and delicious meals.
View pricing for Blaine or Woodbury. You will find that Stepping Stones offers a greater value and higher quality than other centers. We price our programs as all-inclusive. Many other programs do not include Spanish, LANA, yoga, music, diapers, wipes or baby food in their pricing – and have additional fees for such features. We believe that all children at Stepping Stones should have equal access to these program features and we do not have additional fees for them. Additionally, we have on-site chefs and all of our food is wholesome & freshly prepared. To compare apples to apples, you will need to factor all prices together at other centers, then compare to our price.
Our Stepping Stones sites were picked very specifically. We love the features of being set in the quiet neighborhoods near local elementary schools. However, Stepping Stones is not exclusive to any neighborhood. All of our programs are open to surrounding neighborhoods and beyond.
Yes. All children are required to be currently up to date on all immunizations to protect against certain diseases. Additionally, written policy for our privately operated licensed child care center states that Stepping Stones will not accept enrollment of children who have a non-medical exemption. Please refer to Minnesota Department of Health for additional information on required immunizations.
