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INFANT AND TODDLER CHILDCARE

Now Accepting Enrollments | Limited Spaces Available

Welcome to First Steps Home Childcare

First Steps Home Childcare specializes in infant and toddler care, focusing on the ages from 6 weeks to 4 years old. We provide childcare in an intimate and safe home care setting with highly experienced caregivers.

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Over 15 years experience
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Specialize in infant care
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Low ratio
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Fresh baby food and meals prepared daily
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Private parent Facebook group with daily pictures and updates.
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Open Mon-Friday
7am - 6pm

About First Steps Home Childcare

I started First Steps Home Childcare over 15 years ago out of my love for children, especially infants and toddlers. My goal has always been to create a warm, nurturing home where little ones feel safe, loved, and encouraged to grow.

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Located in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, our small, bilingual English-Spanish program offers personalized attention, age-appropriate activities, consistent routines, and fresh, homemade meals. I especially love watching babies reach their milestones and discover the world around them.

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We're open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Above all, I want parents to feel confident knowing their little ones are in loving, experienced hands.

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Program Philosophy

A Thoughtful Approach to Early Care

At First Steps Home Childcare, we believe children thrive in a loving, nurturing environment where they feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore the world around them.

Our small-group setting allows us to build close relationships with each child while providing a healthy balance of individual attention, consistent routines, and opportunities for independence.

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Growing, Learning & Exploring Together

We understand that every child develops at their own pace, especially during the important infant and toddler years. Through gentle guidance, hands-on activities, and everyday experiences, we help children:

  • Build confidence and independence

  • Develop social and emotional skills

  • Learn patience, sharing, and cooperation

  • Feel secure through familiar routines

  • Explore, play, and reach developmental milestones

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The Comfort of Home, the Benefits of Group Care

Our bilingual English-Spanish program combines the warmth of a home environment with the structure and social experiences of a small group.

We work closely with families to understand each child's needs while gently introducing routines that help children feel comfortable, confident, and ready for new experiences.

A Place to Feel Loved and Grow

Our goal is simple: to provide a happy, nurturing space where children can learn, build friendships, and develop a strong foundation for the years ahead.

We welcome families who value loving care, open communication, and a thoughtful approach to early childhood development.

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What Parents Say

My son was at First Steps from 7 - 24 months. I knew from our first visit that children were well cared for and that instinct was confirmed over and over...

Nicole E.

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