ADMISSION & RATES

Enrollment Process

All applications are welcome. Admission is based on completion of the enrollment application, program availability, and overall fit within our care environment.

How to Apply

1. Schedule a Tour
Contact us by phone or email to arrange a private tour of our program.

2. Tour & Introduction
Families will be invited for an in-person introduction and tour while the program is in session.
Please note: touring the program does not guarantee placement.

3. Enrollment Confirmation
If a space is offered, you will receive program references to review.
To secure your child’s placement, a deposit is required upon acceptance.

4. Enrollment Packet
Once enrollment is confirmed, you will receive a comprehensive enrollment packet, including the parent handbook, contract, and all required forms.

Non-Discrimination Policy

First Steps Home Childcare operates on a non-discriminatory basis and provides equal access to services without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or ancestry.

Tuition & Enrollment

At First Steps Home Childcare, we believe quality childcare begins with a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued, and supported.

With over 15 years of childcare experience, we intentionally maintain a small-group setting to provide personalized attention, consistent routines, and meaningful opportunities for learning and growth.

Weekly Tuition

Full-Time Care | 5 Days per Week
$400 per week

Four-Day Care | 4 Days per Week
$350 per week

A minimum enrollment of four days per week is required to maintain

consistency and continuity of care.

Enrollment & Payment Policies

A $200 nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve your child's space in our program.

Weekly tuition secures your child's enrollment and is due regardless of attendance, including absences due to illness, family vacations, holidays, or scheduled program closures.

Specific payment terms and closure policies are outlined in our Enrollment Agreement.

What's Included

Fresh, homemade breakfast, lunch, and nutritious snacks
A nurturing, bilingual English-Spanish environment
Individualized attention in a small-group setting
Age-appropriate activities that encourage learning, creativity, and exploration
Daily routines that support emotional, physical, cognitive, and social development
Open communication and ongoing collaboration with families

Additional Information

Families provide infant formula and diapers.
Sample menus are available upon request.
Sibling and family rate considerations may be available.

Small Groups. Meaningful Care.

We believe children thrive when they feel secure, connected, and understood. By keeping our enrollment limited, we're able to create a calm, welcoming environment where every child receives the attention and encouragement they need during these important early years.

First Steps Family Benefits:

When you become a member of the First Steps Home Childcare family, you will:

Become part of our private Facebook Group page – allowing you and your family members to see pictures and videos of your child throughout the day
Be part of the parent group at First Steps and be able to interact with other families who have children in our care
Receive childcare announcements and scheduled updates