Stepping Stone World Preschool

Stepping Stone World Preschool offers activities such as dance, gymnastics, arts and crafts, and hands-on science experiments. The program uses a play-based and developmentally appropriate curriculum with a balanced approach to academics, play, and social development. Families receive regular updates with photos and milestones from the program.

• Ages: 1–6 years old

Stepping Stone World Preschool offers certified academic and developmental learning for Toddlers (18 months and up), Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten (TK), and Kindergarten. The program has a teacher to student ratio of 1:6 for ages 2–3 and 1:9 for ages 3–5. Children are introduced to Hindi/Indian, Spanish/Mexican, and Mandarin/Chinese language and culture through stories, songs, celebrations, and activities, with an emphasis on celebrating diversity to foster empathy, inclusion, and curiosity about the world.

All teachers hold a Bachelor’s degree and maintain the certifications required to teach in California, including a Child Development Permit, CPR and First Aid certification, and completed coursework in Early Childhood Education, and staff are CPR and First Aid certified. The program is licensed by the California Department of Social Services, complies with Title 22 safety regulations, undergoes routine state inspections, and follows emergency readiness protocols. Director Manisha Sharma has led Stepping Stone World Preschool since its founding. The mission of Stepping Stone World Preschool is to nurture each child’s natural curiosity while fostering a lifelong love of learning in a joyful, supportive, and safe environment where children grow through meaningful relationships, exploration, and play. The school community reflects the cultural diversity of the Bay Area, with teachers and students from many backgrounds and a priority on exposing children to a variety of languages and cultural experiences.

Last updated June 21, 2026.