Is The Stepping Stones Group a good company to work for?

The Stepping Stones Group has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 983 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at The Stepping Stones Group to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about The Stepping Stones Group have been left by employees working as Special Education Teacher , Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist .

Does The Stepping Stones Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Stepping Stones Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Stepping Stones Group. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Stepping Stones Group?

64% of The Stepping Stones Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Stepping Stones Group 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Stepping Stones Group?

Speech Language Pathologist (135) , Occupational Therapist (60) , SLP (54) , Paraprofessional (53) , Speech-Language Pathologist (40) , RBT - Registered Behavior Technician (36) , Behavior Technician (32) , School Psychologist (29) , Special Education Teacher (25) , Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) (25) , Special Education Paraprofessional (21) , Career Services Manager (13) , Speech Pathologist (12) , Recruiter (10) , Paraeducator (9)

What are the pros of working at The Stepping Stones Group according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and do not have to interact with the school to negotiate/set up interviews." ((in 81 reviews)); "Good benefits for a staffing agency as well." ((in 43 reviews)); "Good communication, allowance for supplies and licensing, CF support" ((in 32 reviews)); "A lot of support and great staff on clinical side of things" ((in 27 reviews)); "clinical manager and recruiter." ((in 20 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Stepping Stones Group according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 17 reviews)); "No PTO" ((in 15 reviews)); "Unpaid for time off" ((in 10 reviews)); "No paid holidays" ((in 8 reviews)); "Leadership seems dependent on who you get." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the top reviewed The Stepping Stones Group locations?

Los Angeles , Chicago , Atlanta , San Diego , San Jose , Jacksonville , Sacramento , Denver , Philadelphia , Boston , Dallas , Long Beach , Santa Clarita , San Francisco , Birmingham , Detroit , Austin , Houston , Orange , Pasadena , Baltimore , Fort Lauderdale , Fresno , Bellflower , Mission Viejo , Palmdale , West Chester , Miami , Wilmington , Jersey City

The Stepping Stones Group reviews

3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(812 total reviews)

Tim Murphy

63% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (812 reviews)

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The Stepping Stones Group has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 812 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Stepping Stones Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

812 reviews

5.0

Jun 1, 2025

Definitely a great place to work

Associate mental health professional

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Stepping stones group-ERA ED was a great company overall. The management team is supportive, responsive and ultimately has the employees best interest. They take time to train their employees and will continue to provide the same level of trainings throughout your time with them. They repose quickly to all your questions, never make you feel like you are not able to make mistakes or ask questions and check in on you, not only the work you are doing. They also provide work gatherings, supervision , and group supervision which provides great materials for your LCSW exam.

Cons

The work load can feel a little heavy at times, you get assigned clients until the very last day of school (you work only when school is in session) so at times that felt overwhelming. But the ERA ED team is constantly checking in on you, you can always talk with your supervisors about making any changes.

The Stepping Stones Group Response

1y

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled you felt supported by the our team and benefited from the training and supervision opportunities. We also recognize that end-of-year workloads can be intense, and we're always working to balance caseloads and provide support. Your feedback means a lot!

3.0

May 29, 2025

Good Company to Work for

Speech pathologist assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Equipment and materials reimbursement provided -Wellness stipend -Access to professional development library with free courses

Cons

Depending on what school district you're hired for, your placement could be one with a high caseload and minimal support.

The Stepping Stones Group Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you found value in the resources and wellness benefits we offer. We also understand the impact of school placement and caseload differences and continue working closely with districts to ensure better support for our team members.

5.0

May 20, 2025

El Toro HS SPED 1:1 LVN

Licensed vocational nurse (lvn)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great job and department. I loved this school and the staff. Only issue was the district is not on the same page as the school.

Cons

My contract was cut short after I refused to work for the district only because pay was 1/2 as much as my agency.

The Stepping Stones Group Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback and for the meaningful work you've done. We’re so glad to hear you had a positive experience at the school and with your team. We understand how frustrating unexpected contract changes can be, especially when tied to compensation concerns. Your suggestion to provide better support in those situations is appreciated—we’ll take this to heart as we continue improving our placement and transition processes.

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Jobs at The Stepping Stones Group

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