Welcome to Stepping Stone University Preschool of the Central Coast, California!
SSUP is now in Atascadero!
Located at 10333 El Camino Real at
Atascadero State Hospital (ASH)
SSUP will be offering:
"The Nest" Infant Program Ages 4-18 months
Toddler Program- Ages 18-36 months
Pre-Primary-Primary (TK) & Kindergarten Program- Age 3-6 years.

Montessori Infant Program
A Gentle Start to a Lifetime of Learning
Our Infant Room is designed with the youngest learners in mind—children ages 4 to 18 months. At this stage, every moment is a milestone. We provide a calm, nurturing environment where infants feel secure, loved, and encouraged to explore the world around them.
What Makes Our Infant Room Unique?
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Peaceful, Home-Like Setting: Soft lighting, cozy spaces, and child-sized furnishings create a warm and safe environment.
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Responsive Care: Teachers respond with gentleness and respect, building strong bonds of trust that support healthy emotional development.
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Montessori Approach: Infants are encouraged to move freely, practice independence, and explore materials that engage their senses. Everything is designed at their level to foster choice and discovery.
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Focus on Milestones: From rolling and crawling to first words, we guide each child through their developmental stages at their own pace.
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Language & Connection: Teachers model language through songs, stories, and conversation, encouraging communication and connection.
The Montessori Difference for Infants
Dr. Maria Montessori believed that even the youngest children absorb the world like “little sponges.” In our Infant Program, babies are given the freedom to move, explore, and build independence in a safe and loving space. By respecting each child’s natural rhythms, we lay the foundation for confidence, curiosity, and joyful learning.
Tuition Information
Infant room will open in January 2026
-Waitlist is open- Ages 4-18 months
SSUP requires 5 days for enrollment Mondays-Friday for our infant program full/half days.
Full Day 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuition: $1,464.00 per month
Half Day 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Tuition: $1,318.00 per month
Morning Extended Care Option available 7:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
(additional charge) $91.50 per month
Drop off is from 8:00 a.m.-8:25 a.m. Drop offs after 8:30 a.m. will not be accepted.
Please call (805)752-1086 or e-mail info.ssupmontessoriofccc@gmail.com for more information. Thank you!

Operation Hours:
Monday-Friday Full Days 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday Half Days 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (no lunch)
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5 Full Days Tuition $1,115.00 or Half Days Tuition $961.00 Monday-Friday
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4 Full Days Tuition $974.00.00 or Half Days Tuition $898.00 Monday-Thursday
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3 Full Days Tuition $820.00 or Half Days Tuition $693.00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday/ Wednesday, Thursday Friday.
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2 Full Days Tuition $770.00 or Half Days Tuition $591.00 Monday & Tuesday/ Thursday & Friday
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Montessori Toddler Program (18-36 months)
Building Independence Through Exploration
Toddlers are eager explorers, full of energy and curiosity. Our Toddler Program provides a safe, structured, and engaging environment where children ages 18 to 36 months can move, explore, and gain independence while building important social and language skills.
Program Highlights:
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Freedom of choice within a carefully prepared classroom
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Montessori materials designed for hands-on learning and problem-solving
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Daily routines that encourage self-help skills like dressing, toileting, and caring for the environment
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Social development through group activities and cooperative play
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Language growth supported through songs, stories, and rich conversation
The Montessori Difference for Toddlers
The toddler years are a time of rapid growth in independence. Our teachers guide children with patience and respect, helping them build confidence while learning how to interact with others and care for themselves.
Small steps today, big confidence tomorrow.

