About Us

Since first opening the doors in August, 1995, Stepping Stones Children's Center has been committed to providing a strong developmental and educational foundation to children in Northern Ozaukee County and surrounding areas. 

Our Center is licensed by the State of Wisconsin to care for children ages four (4) weeks to thirteen (13) years old. We can care for up to 75 children at our Belgium location and strive to exceed the minimum standards for child care centers. These standards relate to our facility, programs, staff, health and safety procedures, nutrition, ratios, and record keeping. State licensing specialists routinely  inspect our Center. Licensing reports are posted above the parent table to access at any time. Please feel to ask any questions you may have regarding these reports. The Licensing Book and Center Policy Handbook are also available on the parent tables for your review. We believe that licensing and rigid enforcement of standards are in the best interest of all the children enrolled in our Centers.

The Center is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. 

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Our History    
Stepping Stones Children's Center first opened its doors in August 1995 with their home-base being in Belgium.  Laura Klingelhoets opened the center in hopes of creating a nurturing environment for the children in the area after not many opportunities for quality care were available locally at the time. Laura is still the Administrator/Owner of Stepping Stones, and it's grown into a family affair as her daughter serves as the Director of the Belgium location.  Stepping Stones Children's Center has moved a few times in Belgium but now has been happily settled at 420 Park Street. It is an unbelievable location with 9 acres for the children to explore nature, their environment, and be children.  Previous additional locations have included Cedar Grove, Fredonia, Port Washington, and Random Lake.

Through educational experiences and the guidance of knowledgeable staff, Stepping Stones Children's Center is a great place for children to be able to learn and explore. The energy from the children and staff within the facilities continue to make Stepping Stones Children's Center the fun and caring place it is today, and able to conntinue serving familiies of northern Ozaukee and Sheboygan counties.