Stepping Stones Early Childhood Center (245 86 Street)
Daycare center in Brooklyn, NY. 245 86 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209
About the program
Stepping Stones Early Childhood Center (245 86 Street) is a licensed daycare center in Brooklyn, New York. It is licensed for 37 children and serves preschool ages.
Stepping Stones is an early childhood learning center in Brooklyn offering toddler, preschool, pre-K, and after-school programs for children ages two to seven.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Stepping Stones Early Childhood Center (245 86 Street) does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,597 a month.
Licensing and safety
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What parents say
We've been so grateful to have our son and daughter (now 10 and 7) be a part of the Stepping Stones family for several years. Our daughter attended pre-K, and extended-day, and both our children have done their wonderful summer camp program. Now that they are in grade school (at PS 185 across the street), we have been lucky to be able to have them continue at Stepping Stones for afterschool. It is a truly special…
Mike Wong · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoThis was my first experience in a “school” type environment and my daughter has never been to daycare prior so it took a bit getting used to it for me more than my kid. My daughter flourished and smiled all the time. She would get so excited when I would bring up Ms Vicky or Ms Sheila and she really came into her own. She even started potty training herself after watching some of the other kids do it (still a process…
A Garcia · 5/5 on Google · a month agoStepping Stones has been a wonderful preschool experience for our family. Without question, it is also the best childcare setting we’ve had for our children. As a full-time working parent, I’ve had a range of experiences with childcare over the years, including other Bay Ridge day cares and babysitters that often left me feeling uncertain or never fully at ease. Stepping Stones has been completely different. From day…
Caroline Cardillo · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoI cannot say enough wonderful things about Stepping Stones. My daughter started there when she was 2 years old. She is now 4 and has really flourished. She has learned so much academically but also socially. The owners, administrators and teachers are all amazing. I always knew my little girl was well taken care of and safe. During the pandemic they transitioned to zoom classes and did a fabulous job. They…
EEC 519 · 5/5 on Google · 6 years agoGetting there
245 86 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Questions about Stepping Stones Early Childhood Center (245 86 Street)
Is Stepping Stones Early Childhood Center (245 86 Street) licensed?
Yes. Stepping Stones Early Childhood Center (245 86 Street) holds an active NYC Preschool (GCC) licence from New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services (licence 7290), with a licensed capacity of 37 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
What ages does Stepping Stones Early Childhood Center (245 86 Street) take?
Stepping Stones Early Childhood Center (245 86 Street) is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Stepping Stones Early Childhood Center (245 86 Street) cost?
Stepping Stones Early Childhood Center (245 86 Street) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
