Our story
Little hands, big hearts, in Indianapolis.
We started with one simple belief: children flourish when they feel safe, seen, and genuinely loved—and that every family deserves a place they can trust.
A place built around community, faith, and the children of this neighborhood.
Stepping Stones is rooted in Fountain of Truth Christian Church and the belief that every child on the northeast side of Indianapolis deserves a warm, caring start.
That vision lives in every room — in the way caregivers greet each child by name, in the gentle daily rhythms, and in the real relationships built with the families we serve. Every child is known. Every family matters.
The values behind every day.
Belonging first
Every child and family is welcomed exactly as they are, no exceptions.
Faith in action
Christian values guide how we treat each other, every single day.
Whole-child care
We nurture mind, body, heart, and spirit together.
Slow, steady growth
We meet children where they are and move at their pace.
Partnership with parents
We're an extension of home, in constant conversation with families.
Safe, always
Rigorous standards so you can breathe easy all day long.
How we grew.
A ministry begins
Stepping Stones grows from Fountain of Truth Christian Church's commitment to the families of the northeast side of Indianapolis.
Still serving
The same warm spirit: trusted care, familiar faces, and a community that genuinely shows up for each other.
Caregivers who feel like family.
Our team brings warmth, patience, and a genuine love for the children in their care.
Kara Hardister
Loved by the families we serve.
Rated 4.5★ by 130 Indianapolis families on Google.
My child comes home happy every single day. The caregivers here are warm, consistent, and genuinely invested in the kids.
Indianapolis family
We appreciate the personal attention our child receives. It feels like an extended family, not just a daycare.
Indianapolis family
Finding a place we truly trust with our little one was so important. Stepping Stones gave us that peace of mind from day one.
Indianapolis family
Want to feel the difference yourself?
The best way to know Stepping Stones is to visit. We'd love to show you around and answer your questions.
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