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Stepping Stones Village

Where character development becomes community creation, one stepping stone at a time.

February

Open:

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

As of September 1 we will be closed on Wednesdays

Fundamental Traits

Illustration of children being kind in the Stepping Stones Village

Kind

"When I treat others with respect, everyone matters."

Illustration of children being mindful in the Stepping Stones Village

Mindful

"Knowing my emotions helps me make better choices."

Illustration of children being responsible in the Stepping Stones Village

Responsible

"Taking care of myself and others helps everyone."

Illustration of children being safe in the Stepping Stones Village

Safe

"I'm smart about safety and brave about asking for help!"

Illustration of children being empathetic in the Stepping Stones Village

Empathetic

"I try to understand the feelings of others."

Illustration of children being honest in the Stepping Stones Village

Honest

"When I'm truthful, it shows courage."

300+

Interactive role-play scenarios

450+

hours/year of community-based literacy and communication activities

75+

community and civic storytelling workshops

External Connection

Comfort
and Security

Internal Imagination

The Funding Imperative

To keep Stepping Stones Village vibrant, equitable and evolving, we must invest in its future. This one-of-a-kind, child-sized city depends on philanthropic support to sustain and expand its immersive, multilingual programs. Public funding alone cannot meet the demand for high-quality, community-centered learning. Your investment ensures that every child – regardless of background – can access transformative experiences that promote literacy, wellness and civic belonging.

Your investment in the future

At Stepping Stones Village, children learn that reading, writing and communication empower them to shape a more just, inclusive and healthy world. Please join us in building a generation of children who understand that healthy communities begin with them.

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Made possible by a lead grant from:

State of Connecticut

Major Support From:

The Bauer Foundation

Platinum

  • Yale New Haven Health/Yale New Haven Children's Hospital

  • Yale School of Medicine

Gold

  • M&T Bank

  • Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation

Bronze

  • Ridgefield Thrift Shop

  • BMW of Darien

Copper

  • Whole Foods Market

  • Bigelow Tea

  • Enterprise Mobility Foundation

Brass

  • Rotary Club of New Canaan

  • Bob's Discount Furniture

Made possible by a lead grant from:

State of Connecticut

Major Support From:

The Bauer Foundation

Platinum

  • Yale New Haven Health/Yale New Haven Children's Hospital

  • Yale School of Medicine

Gold

  • M&T Bank

  • Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation

Bronze

  • Ridgefield Thrift Shop

  • BMW of Darien

Copper

  • Whole Foods Market

  • Bigelow Tea

  • Enterprise Mobility Foundation

Brass

  • Rotary Club of New Canaan

  • Bob's Discount Furniture