Childcare and Learning Services

First Steps Childcare & Preschool is a leading provider of childcare and learning services in Salt Lake City, Utah. We offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of children of all ages, from infants to toddlers to preschoolers. Our experienced and certified staff provides a safe, nurturing environment for your child to learn and grow.

Infant Daycare in Rose Park

Our infant room is designed for babies six weeks to 18 months old. We provide a safe, loving environment for your baby to learn and grow. Our infant room is bright and colorful, with many activities to explore. Our infant teachers are outstanding with each of the babies in their…

Toddler Daycare in Rose Park

Our toddler class provides a safe and nurturing environment where your child can explore, learn, and grow. We offer various activities and experiences to encourage your child's cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development. Our toddler classroom is for kids 12 to 23 months of age. The ratio of toddlers is kept…

Preschool Classes in Rose Park

Our preschool room is designed for children aged from 2 to 5 years old. Our preschool class is designed to prepare your child for kindergarten and beyond. We are a public preschool that offers a variety of activities and experiences designed to encourage your child's cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development.…

Kindergarten Classes in Rose Park

Our kindergarten school is designed for children five to six years old. We offer a variety of activities to help your child transition to elementary school. We are proud of our Kindergarten class. Our children leave Kindergarten fully prepared for first grade with small class sizes and full-day care.  First…

About Us

First Steps Childcare & Preschool Company is a licensed, full-service childcare provider that offers quality care and education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our highly trained and experienced staff provides a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. We offer a variety of programs and services designed to meet the needs of each child. Our curriculum is based on the latest early childhood education research designed to promote school readiness. We also offer extracurricular activities, such as music and movement, art, and foreign language classes. First Steps Childcare & Preschool is licensed by the state of Utah and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The company is dedicated to providing quality care and education for children.…

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How do we want our children to feel; valued, respected ,confident, loved, strong, positive, kind, helpful, and supported? These are the qualities we must model. Our words and actions need to be aligned. Let's be intentional on what we do and say with our children.

“They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them FEEL” - Carol Buchner

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Our Amazing Team

Not babysitters - they are educators and so much more!

Happy Parents

The best way to know if a care center is right for you is to hear from those who send their children in everyday.

Loving Environment

Loving Environment

"First Steps has been the most comfortable, loving environment we could have asked for - from the very first day…

Playing IS Learning

Happy Kids, Confident Parents

At First Steps Childcare & Preschool, we believe play is essential to learning. Children can explore the world through play, learn new skills, and develop confidence. We offer a wide range of play-based activities for children of all ages. Our experienced and certified staff provides a safe, nurturing environment for…

A Bright Future, Built From the Ground Up.

It all starts with a strong foundation. A solid early education is the cornerstone of success later in life. When children are allowed to explore, question, and grow through their formative years, they set themselves up for a bright future. Interacting. Exploring. Questioning. Developing. These are all strong actions, imperative…

We teach your children how to think, not what to think

It's important to teach children how to think, not what to think. By encouraging critical thinking and a sense of curiosity, we can help them become innovative thinkers who are better equipped to tackle future challenges. The famous saying “Children must be taught how to think, not what to think” by Margaret Mead needs…

COVID-19 Response

First Steps remains committed to the health and safety of our staff, families, and the community. We are taking extra precautions to ensure that our facilities are clean and safe for everyone. As we continue to model for our children what it means to be “in this together,” First Steps…