The Step by Step School

The Step by Step School offers programs that include daycare, preschool, afterschool, and summer camp. The program follows a curriculum that uses a multi-theory learning pathway and aligns with local and New Jersey state standards. The schools use modern facilities with amenities that support a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment for children.

• Ages: 6 weeks–13 years old

The Step by Step School states that its mission is to recognize the unique greatness of every child and to offer programs that emphasize educational excellence and holistic growth. The mission describes a focus on creating a safe environment where students can learn at their own pace and teachers can use diverse theories and creative, multi-sensory strategies to support different learning styles. The school’s curriculum is described as integrating social, emotional, and intellectual growth into daily activities and fostering developmental growth, social-emotional skills, and academic success. Programs are offered for daycare (6 weeks to 2.5 years old), preschool (3–4 years old), afterschool (3–13 years old), and summer camp (3–13 years old). The school describes its community as safe, nurturing, and respectful, where children from six weeks through thirteen years of age can learn, play, and build memories in a fun and engaging environment.

Parent testimonials describe the program as well-organized with excellent communication with parents, and they state that the teachers are loving, engaging, and make learning exciting and fun. One parent describes the aftercare as more than average and as an extension of their child’s development, and notes that their child has grown through the program. Testimonials also state that the teachers are warm and fun, that they plan exciting and educational activities, and that staff show genuine love, energy, and passion for the children and the Step by Step program.

Last updated July 9, 2026.