About Us

Now in its eighth year, Stepping With The Stones' commitment to early childhood development is unparalleled. This well-known family has developed one of Maine's most academically progressive, precocious preschools, lead by a team of talented male and female educators and other staff. Our teachers create an environment that fosters strong academic learning and cognitive skills in a fun and safe, challenging, and inclusive environment.

Our innovative preschool offers high quality early childhood education that builds self-confidence, interdependence, and a celebration of life. Stepping With The Stones teachers and staff give loving and caring attention to children. They nurture and grow children's potential through respect, peace skills, cooperation and love. Jerry and Bette Stone bring to their school a love for children that is truly unparalleled.

Dedicated to the well-being and education of children

As founder and administrator Jerry Stone says, "At Stepping With The Stones children come first!" This understanding permeates all aspects of our preschool. Jerry and Bette Stone have devoted their lives to the care, development and well-being of children. Their experience and expertise are a large part of the success of Stepping With The Stones preschool, a truly unique and powerful early childhood education program that enriches the lives of both children and parents.

Award-winning educators Jerry and Bette Stone are the founders, and administrator and head teacher, respectively, at Stepping With The Stones. The husband-wife team has taught extensively in the local area: Jerry, as a public school teacher for 31 years, 17 in the service of Camden-Rockport Middle School; and Bette, as a teacher's assistant for more that a dozen years at the Children's House Montessori School in Rockport. Jerry is also an ordained minister for over 30 years. He has pastored 3 churches, presently pastoring in Ellsworth, Maine. In addition, Jerry and Bette have led area day camps, church organizations, youth groups, and resident camps. During the summer months they operate one of mid-coast Maine's most popular camps, Stepping With The Stones Summer Day Camp. They are joined at Stepping With The Stones by a dedicated and caring staff, including 2 daughters of the Stones.