Searching for childcare is exhausting.
You’ve called every center. You’re juggling work and naps and waitlists that never move. You need care that’s not just available, but dependable. You’re doing your best to give your child a strong start.
Let your shoulders relax, we are here to help!
Fair Waitlist Process
Our waitlist is public and updated weekly, saving everyone time.
Onboarding Process
No guesswork. We provide a link for all paperwork we need.
Tuition Transparency
Tuition rates for all of our services are always up-to-date on our site.
Brightwheel App
All of our communications conveniently run through our Brightwheel app, no more missed emails.
Brightwheel App
All of our communications conveniently run through our Brightwheel app, no more missed emails.
Tuition Transparency
Tuition rates for all of our services are always up-to-date on our site.
Two Centers.
One Mission.
We offer nurturing early childhood education at two trusted locations in Atchison: First Steps on Main and our larger, expanded campus, First Steps with Abbey.
From their first steps,
to the first days of school.
Our Centers serve children from birth to
12 years old.
Infants
Birth to 12 months
1 year to 3 years
Toddler
4 to 5 years
Preschool
6 to 12 years
School Age
We are your partner in nurturing your child.
At First Steps, we offer early childhood education, nutrition, play-based learning, and more.
Picture your child here
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First Steps is a trusted daycare in Atchison, Kansas, with two center locations providing nurturing care and programs for children from birth to age 12.
Locations
First Steps on Main
1421 Main
Atchison, KS 66002
First Steps with Abbey
1900 N. 2nd
Atchison, KS 66002
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Meals & Snacks
We provide breakfast, lunch, and three snacks each day.
Field Trips
Each summer we take field trips to the movie theater, parks, pool, and more.
Outdoor Play
Both Centers are equipped with up-to-date outdoor play areas.
Transportation
If your child attends a local school for half day Pre-K, we can transport them back to the Center (fee applies).
Built in Vacation
Each child is allowed two weeks of vacation each year, tuition-free.
Resources
We partner with several community organizations to provide free health assessments yearly.