Welcome to A Step Forward!

Our intent is clear: to provide high-quality care with a dedicated educational focus.

  • Our classrooms will be designed to be developmentally appropriate learning environments filled with materials that are open-ended, stimulating, and reflect the children who learn in them.
  • We believe that children should be cared for by nurturing and compassionate caregivers.
  • We also firmly believe that children learn best through play and being guided by intentional teachers who facilitate that learning.

Our Dedication to Early Education

Our program is built with the clear intention of offering far more than basic care. We are committed to an educational model that ensures genuine learning.


We consider ourselves to be education professionals who firmly believe every child deserves a high-quality start. Our work is so important because 90% of your child's brain development happens in their first five years.


We believe children learn best by playing and being guided by great teachers. Our teachers don't just happen upon lessons; their activities are thoughtful, backed by research, and tailored to meet what your child needs. 


Our goal is to make learning so exciting that your child is always eager to explore the world.

Quality Learning Enviroment

Our vision is simple: to create classrooms that are fun, engaging, and highly effective for your child's learning.

  • Everything Fits Their Age: The furniture, activities, and routines are set up specifically to match what children need and can do at their current age.
  • Encouraging Exploration: The rooms are filled with stimulating materials that are open-ended, meaning there's no single "right way" to use them (like blocks, paint, or natural items). This lets children use their imagination, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
  • Mirroring Their Lives: The classroom materials and books reflect the children who are in the class—their families, cultures, and interests—so the environment feels welcoming and relevant to them.

Ready to Join our School Family

Ready to learn more about A Step Forward Early Learning Academy? Send us a quick message with your questions, and we'll be happy to get back to you!