Watch your child succeed and shine with our School Age Program, designed for engaging discovery and holistic development.
Guiding Your Child’s Growth with Personalized Support and Skill-Building Fun
At First Steps, we understand that your child’s growth is about more than academics—it’s about fostering confidence, friendships, and personal strengths. Our School Age Program goes beyond helping with homework by creating a space where children can thrive in every area of life. Team-building exercises teach them how to work together, while creative projects spark their imagination and uncover talents they didn’t know they had. Our caring teachers provide positive guidance, helping children tackle challenges with respect and kindness.
Emotional confidence is the foundation for a happy, balanced life. That’s why we focus on helping children navigate their emotions in a safe and supportive way. Through personalized guidance, we teach kids how to recognize, name, and express their feelings. Positive reinforcement and role-playing activities also help children build self-esteem and handle conflict gracefully.
Every child deserves a learning journey as unique as they are. We aim to inspire their curiosity by introducing them to new ideas, cultures, and perspectives far beyond the classroom. Whether through hands-on science experiments or celebrating different traditions, kids explore, grow, and discover what excites them. The world is brimming with possibilities—and we’re here to help them embrace it every step of the way.
Social skills are a cornerstone of your child’s development, and we’re here to help them thrive. We encourage listening with understanding, expressing ideas confidently, and forming meaningful friendships. Whether learning to take turns or navigating the complexities of group dynamics, our approach ensures your child feels supported as they build the social foundations that will serve them for life.
Take the first step towards your child’s future by choosing First Steps Learning Center. We can’t wait to welcome you and your little one to our family.
Empowering Kids to Think Critically, Innovate Boldly, and Create Confidently
Science comes to life with hands-on experiments that make concepts easy to understand and exciting to explore. Whether testing chemical reactions or building circuits, children learn to ask questions, think critically, and uncover the "why" behind the world around them.
Art is about more than just creating—it's about self-expression and discovering new ways to see the world. With guidance from our teachers, kids explore painting, sculpting, and other creative mediums, encouraging both imagination and skill-building.
From designing bridges to building towers, our engineering challenges inspire children to think like problem-solvers and innovators. With hands-on projects using blocks, recycled materials, and other tools, kids learn how to plan, create, and refine their designs.
We turn math into a captivating adventure with games, puzzles, and real-world applications. By exploring numbers, patterns, and logic in an interactive way, your child gains practical problem-solving skills and the confidence to take on any math challenge.
Where Care Meets Confidence—Supporting Your Child Every Step of the Way
We understand how important it is for you to feel confident about where your child spends their after-school hours. That’s why our program is designed to be so much more than a place to study or play—it’s a true home away from home. Here, your child will find a welcoming environment filled with opportunities to grow, thrive, and enjoy enriching experiences every day.
While your child is building confidence and exploring their unique potential, you can rest easy knowing they’re in a safe, structured, and caring space. Together, we create a community that makes balancing your family’s needs a little easier, allowing you to focus on your responsibilities while knowing your child is in good hands.
We understand that choosing the right after-school program for your child can be a big decision. Here are some answers to common questions we receive from families like yours:
We welcome children between the ages of 6 and 12 to our School Age Program. It’s designed to meet their unique needs with care and activities that help them grow, learn, and thrive.
Our program runs from the end of the school day until 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday. We provide flexible scheduling with both full-time and part-time options, making it easy to find the perfect fit for your needs.
Your child will explore activities that engage their mind, body, and emotions. From homework help to team-building games and creative projects, there’s always something exciting happening. We also provide S.T.E.A.M. activities to spark your child’s curiosity and encourage critical thinking. Plus, they’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect with friends and grow emotionally and socially.
We’re here to help your child succeed in school! Our teachers offer homework help and also include fun educational activities that keep learning fresh and exciting. Whether it’s math, reading, or solving problems, we make sure your child is motivated and ready to tackle new challenges.
We believe confidence, empathy, and resilience are just as important as academics. That’s why our teachers create moments for group activities, role-playing, and positive interaction. These experiences help your child build essential life skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving—all while feeling supported and encouraged.
Absolutely! We know kids need time to just be kids. That’s why we balance structured activities with free time, giving your child the chance to relax, explore, and have fun in their own way.
We’re excited to partner with you to support your child’s growth and happiness. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out!
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First Steps Learning Center is your trusted childcare and early childhood education partner. We provide a safe and nurturing space for your child to learn, grow, and thrive. With our top-notch curriculum, highly trained staff, and modern facilities, we ensure that every child's first steps are filled with love, joy, and endless possibilities.
First Steps Learning Center is your trusted childcare and early childhood education partner. We provide a safe and nurturing space for your child to learn, grow, and thrive. With our top-notch curriculum, highly trained staff, and modern facilities, we ensure that every child's first steps are filled with love, joy, and endless possibilities.
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Valentyna Astrakhovych2024-07-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My daughter Jane goes to First Step on Barker Cypress, and I couldn't be happier! The teachers are amazing – always kind and attentive. Jane comes home every day with a smile. The kindergarten offers a lot of engaging activities that help the kids learn and have fun. First Step is the perfect choice. Highly recommend!😊 Salikia Trahan2024-07-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The staff is very kind and always looking to go the extra mile to help. Jose Gutierrez2024-07-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son attends this daycare, has been since September of 2023 - Ms. Elyce and Meagan are great with communication and always have the best energy. The teachers are great, very attentive and supportive. Over all I recommend this daycare! Paula Castillo2024-07-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I absolutely love this place! My daughters are so happy which is my number one priority making sure they feel safe and happy where they’re being taken care of. The Directors, Megan and Elyce are a blessing You can genuinely see that they care and have the best interest of all the kids. The staff is amazing and so attentive, and my girls have learned so much. Very long story short best place you can bring your kids 😁 Alexandria Johnson2024-07-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I love this center! Tour and you will understand why. I didn't want to leave a review so that I could keep it to myself on how great the center is but every parent deserves a caring environment where they feel their child is loved and cared for like they're at home. First Steps has the best communication, tidiest classrooms, and an engaging environment with well-trained staff. These are a few of the reasons I bring my baby here with no worries. angelica gomez2024-07-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I put my 3 year old at this day care a few months ago because of having problems with the previous day care. I just want to say they are all awesome I wish I knew all their names but I don’t the whole team is awesome!!! Big shout out to Alyce and Meagan they are great they care about their kids and clean facility love them Michelle Banda2024-07-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I love this place! Everyone is very friendly and respectful. We've been with them for a couple months and I've never had a problem with them. I highly recommend this place! Candace Luksan2024-07-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly reccomend this school and their staff - super friendly and the directors are amazing. Very attentive to all of our needs and we love love it here!