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About STEPS

A warm home, with thought behind the care.

STEPS combines the familiarity of home-based childcare with a clear philosophy about belonging, independence, encouragement, safety and significance.

Outdoor space at STEPS home-based childcare in La Crete
La Crete

A family home in the community.

STEPS operates from a family home in La Crete — a smaller setting where children can be known, and care can stay personal.

The vision is a home-based environment that is warm and steady, while remaining thoughtful about the direction in which children are growing.

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The STEPS framework

Five ideas, lived in ordinary moments.

The framework is not about rushing childhood. It shapes how children are treated while they play, eat, explore, make mistakes, help, rest and learn to live alongside other people.

S

Seen

Known and listened to for who they are.

T

Trusted

Given age-appropriate room to try and discover.

E

Encouraged

Supported in effort, curiosity and trying again.

P

Protected

Surrounded by caring adults and healthy boundaries.

S

Significant

Reminded through everyday care: you matter here.

Life at STEPS

A home you can picture.

These illustrations capture the feel of STEPS — a smaller home setting, outdoor room to explore, and ordinary table time. Family voices will live here as they arrive.

Watercolor of a warm indoor play space
Indoor play
Watercolor of the STEPS outdoor yard and garden
Outdoor room to explore
Watercolor of a kitchen table set for snack and activity time
Table time