First Steps Child Development Center

We are hiring. If you have any questions, please contact the Director, Julie Martin, at [email protected].

https://app.acquire4hire.com/careers/details/17/126844?fbclid=IwY2xjawR0NvRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCcWlHalY1OE1jQW1SMWk3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEe3sJrK-d1KIWgKtW0nDU-eSzbT4F1AavsAubww-eP4YD_MFGtWLbV48s2yMg_aem_7cGixj5XoRTAO6FeOOJuNg

Afternoon Preschool Teacher - Preschool Afternoon Preschool Teacher$15-$18/Hr. Preschool. First Steps is seeking a part-time afternoon teacher for our Preschool program, to start ASAP.

For our Oak Ridge Kindergarten families.

Kindergarten Kick Off is coming soon! Families of incoming kindergarten students are invited to join us Thursday, May 21, from 5–6 p.m. at all four Oak Ridge Schools elementary schools.

This is a great opportunity to meet school staff, explore the building, learn more about kindergarten, and get excited for the year ahead.

We can’t wait to welcome our newest students to Oak Ridge Schools!

Questions? Visit www.ortn.edu/kindergarten/

First Steps is proud to announce that we have received national accreditation from NECPA (https://necpa.net). Only 10% of childcare centers nationwide have achieved this level of accreditation.

NECPA accreditation means that First Steps has met the highest standards for early childhood education and care. This accreditation is a sign of quality and excellence. It shows that First Steps is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for children, as well as ensuring that our students receive an enriched learning experience that fosters cognitive, social and emotional development. Families can trust that our program will meet their child(ren)’s needs and promote their development and growth.

We wish you and your family a wonderful, joyous and healthy Thanksgiving!

Our Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction is tonight (6:00-7:30pm)! Bidding for the silent auction items has started! There are lots of fantastic items up for bid. You have until tonight at 7:30pm to bid. You do not have to be present to win. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward revamping and improving our playground, especially the sandbox area.

Here is the link for the auction:

First Steps Child Development Center Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction First Steps Child Development Center Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction

The Director and Assistant Director spending their Saturday at a local leadership training.

A big THANK YOU to Bud's Farmhouse Coffee for providing today's breakfast, as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week!