At-A-Glance
Serving: Infants, preschoolers and primary grade children through age 9.
Where: Trinity Covenant Church, 343 East Cedar St., Livingston, NJ 07039
When: Weekdays, September through mid-June, with a six-week extended year option
Phone: 973-992-9830

The Stepping Stones children
Stepping Stones programs are specially designed to answer the needs of children birth to 9-years-old with Down syndrome or other developmental disabilities. Eligibility for the program is determined by the Stepping Stones Transdisciplinary Team, which conducts a thorough evaluation.

“One-on-One” concept
Stepping Stones is unique in subscribing to a one-on-one concept for many of the children. This is accomplished with the assistance of more than 90 volunteers who are drawn from the community. Both trained volunteers and professional staff work together toward clearly defined student goals.

Our programs
Steps I and II for children birth to 3-years-old is a private, early intervention program structured to meet and strengthen every aspect of development during this critical growth period. Steps III and IV comprise a private school for ages 3 to 9. Each Stepping Stones child has an Individualized Education Plan formalized by the parents and Child Study Team of the sending school district.

Tuition
The cost of enrolling a child in the Stepping Stones Early Intervention Program is assumed by parents on a sliding scale basis. Children in pre-school and our primary grade classes receive sponsorship and transportation services from their local school districts.

Parent group
Parents meet regularly in support groups facilitated by a social worker. They also participate in instructional and therapy sessions and attend workshops on current issues related to parenting and child development.