Dellslow, WV

This university-affiliated childcare center offers a research-based curriculum with strong emphasis on early childhood development. The facility features state-of-the-art learning environments with certified early childhood educators who implement developmentally appropriate practices. Highlights include low student-teacher ratios, STEM-focused activities, and extensive parent communication systems. The center serves as a training ground for WVU education students while maintaining high safety standards and comprehensive security protocols.

SteppingStones provides a nurturing environment with a balanced curriculum combining Montessori principles and play-based learning. The center features dedicated infant rooms with specialized care protocols, outdoor learning spaces, and age-appropriate educational materials. Staff includes certified early childhood educators with ongoing professional development. The facility emphasizes whole-child development with strong focus on social-emotional learning, literacy development, and creative expression through arts and music programs.

As part of the nationally recognized Bright Horizons network, this center offers a comprehensive World at Their Fingers curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning and developmental milestones. The facility features secure access systems, dedicated age-specific classrooms, and nutritionally balanced meal programs. Teachers hold early childhood credentials and participate in continuous training. The center provides detailed progress reports and maintains strong parent partnerships through regular communication and family engagement events.