Inclusivity in school settings in Danvers, Massachusetts

Stepping Stones Nursery School, located at 46 Cherry Street in Danvers, Massachusetts, is a beloved institution on the North Shore. As a nonprofit, nondenominational preschool sponsored by All Saints Episcopal Church, we offer robust two-day, three-day, and five-day preschool programs for young children. Our school is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, ensuring a high standard of quality education. Our dedicated staff, experts in early childhood education, provide a warm, safe, and supportive environment for children to learn, explore, and have fun. With a variety of daily learning activities, we encourage children to develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally. Parents are welcome to visit and participate in classroom activities, fostering a strong sense of community and involvement.

Ivan G. Smith Elementary School is a primary school located at 15 Lobao Drive in Danvers, Massachusetts, United States. In 2023, Danvers Public Schools is an inclusive community of learners that is respectful of individual differences, in which all students are valued for their unique strengths, talents, and challenges. The school provides a welcoming environment for students and families where diversity is valued and celebrated. At Ivan G. Smith Elementary School, creating a safe environment for all students is a top priority. Clear and consistent expectations are set to support learning, and fostering relationships with students, families, and staff is a key focus. The school's B.R.A.V.E. mantra (Believe, Respect, Accept, Value, Engage) is central to their identity as Bulldogs.

Welcome to All Saints Episcopal Church of the North Shore, a vibrant, inclusive community of faith located at 13 Holten Street, Danvers, Massachusetts. We are dedicated to spiritual growth, sharing our spiritual journey, and spreading God's love through actions and words. Whether you are a lifelong churchgoer or new to the experience, a devout believer or a skeptic, rich or poor, straight, gay, bi, or trans, married, divorced, or single, you will find a warm welcome here. Our community offers a wide range of opportunities for connection and service. Join us for our Wednesday knitting gatherings, Friday morning prayers, or the Holy Eucharist and Agape meal. Participate in our many ministries, including outreach, choir, parish care, and more. We proudly partner with Dog BONES Therapy Dogs of MA to provide therapy dog certification and bring "love on a leash" to those in need.