Registration

Registration Overview

Stepping Stones has been a ministry in the Waxhaw area for ten years and we are grateful for the many families who have entrusted their child’s preschool experience to us. Each year we have operated at capacity and we look forward to the time when we can expand our preschool space. We are excited that 99% of age eligible students re-enroll each year. We also welcome new students who quickly become family and experience a connection with both the school staff and other families.

We invite prospective families to call us at 704.243.0655 to learn more about our programs and schedule a tour.

Contact Stepping Stones Preschool

Waiting List

You may be placed on a waiting list if the program you desire is full. If you have multiple children and there is no availability for all of them, the sibling who did not get in will be highlighted on the list, giving them priority over other children. We realize it is essential that siblings attend the same school. Waiting lists are used throughout the year. There is no charge to go on a waiting list. You are contacted when there is an opening in that class and given three days to decide.

2026-2027 Tuition rates and fees

Annual Registration Fee: First Child – $165, Second Child – $145, Each Additional Child – $120. Stepping Stones does not charge activity or supply fees. Registration fees are non-refundable.

Monthly Tuition
Two-day program– $287
Three-day program– $361
Four-day program– $404
Five-day program– $506
TK (Five-day) program– $525
Two-day/Two-day*- $488
Two-day/Three-day*- $577
*Tuition rates for children in combined programs

how to register

  • Download the Stepping Stones Registration Form 2026-2027 form (Available January 1, 2026).
  • Fill out and drop it off at the Family Ministry desk during your designated time (see below for your dates).
  • Pay Registration Fees online via Brightwheel.

Download the Brightweel app

Designated Registration times and deadlines

2026-2027 School Year

Five Stones families

  • Five Stones families can register January 4-9
  • The information form and fee must be completed on Brightwheel by Monday, January 12.

Current Stepping Stones families

  • Current Stepping Stones families can register January 12-21.  Families who turn in the paperwork during this time are guaranteed a spot.
  • Paperwork received after 2:00PM on Wednesday, January 21, will be taken based on availability.
  • All registration forms must  be physically turned/mailed in, otherwise they will not be accepted.
  • Information form must be completed on Brightwheel and fees paid by Friday, January 23.
  • Siblings not currently in the program can be registered at this time.
  • TK fours may register during this window.
  • Once we have the registration form, information form (on Brightwheel),  and receipt of payment, your spot is secure.

Public Registration

  • 2026-2027 Public registration opens on Monday, January 26. Registration forms will be accepted at the Family Ministry desk beginning at 8:00 am based on availability.
  • The information form and fee must be completed on Brightwheel by Friday, January 30.