Step By Step Learning Center

Step by Step Learning Center has exceeded my high expectations by far. I visited about 3 daycare centers before I decided that step by step was the right place. I chose this daycare because it was secure and when I toured the building it was nestled in a discreet location, in one building (that looks more like a home) with plenty of playground space for the kids. Each classroom had its own playground for the children which ensured the safety of each child based on their age. I visited the 1 year old room and they were all so well adjusted and orderly. Since attending, my 1 year old has blossomed into a talkative and articulate 2 year old. His teachers attend to my 2 year old as if he was the only child they were caring for and focus on areas that he is most enthused about in order to facilitate his development and learning. He comes home and tells me about his classmates and even asks about his teachers. His teachers are very professional and attentive to my son's needs and to my needs as his parent. They are very careful about following his diet as I ask. For instance, I made a special request for my son not to be given juice and to be offered more fresh fruit and they do exactly this. They also have stimulating activities that my son is excited about. I get the feeling that this is not just a daycare business but a family friendly institution. The owners are always concerned about the parents and children and do all they can to make the experience a pleasant one. For the quality of care they offer, the price is very reasonable. At first, I wondered whether there was a catch based on the reasonable price, but I did not find a catch. What I saw is what I got, a great, safe and secure environment for my child, attentive and caring teachers and overall great service from the owners. I would recommend this school in a heartbeat!

My son went here for a year and we truly enjoyed the experience and staff at this daycare. The staff treated my son like family and the owners are always available for questions. Never once did I worry about my son while he was at daycare. My son came home happy every day. Unfortunately we had to move so we had to switch to a different daycare. I highly recommend this hidden gem to anyone looking for a daycare in Gainesville.

My child personally had people that truly cared for her here, but the owners are money hungry fools. Not reporting employees that physically abused kids and not wanting to inform parents. Should’ve believed an employee when they warned me about them. Mark and Jen are wolves in sheep clothing.

This is my child’s happy place! All of the teachers know the children well, even if they are not the primary teacher. I appreciate feeling at ease knowing my son is loved and cared for every second he is in their care. He has advanced so much socially and academically since starting here. I would recommend Step by Step to anyone looking for an all-around 5 star experience!

My family has had a 4+ year relationship with Step by Step. One boy has attended from age 3 to Kindergarten (and during school breaks) and we started our youngest at just 3 months old. He is now 3. We love all of the staff and owners of Step by Step. Prices = 5 stars. Cleanliness = 5 stars. Friendliness = 5 stars. Attention to children = 5 stars. If you're looking for a place to treat your child like family, I highly suggest this facility.