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October 2023 by Francesca Della Maggiora
We are new this year at First Steps and it has been an incredible experience for our little one. Everyone is so kind and friendly and the best is that our son loves his teachers and friends. He enjoys so much his day there and we feel he is safe and happy.
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October 2023 by Nicole Luer
I really recommend this billingual Pre school! My two kids have a really great time at the school, they not only learn a lot of things in a very creative and playfull ways, but the most important, teachers make them feel safe and loved. Totally recommend it!
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September 2023 by Renato Varas
I really love this preschool, it has been an amazing experience for my child. Very diverse and enjoyable experiences for the kids every day! The kind of methodology and strategies the teachers use is beyond expectations, it is one of the few schools I know in this city were the kids are the ones in charge of building their knowledge and were the teachers are there to guide all of the amazing experiences. The Office team is always willing to help you in anything you need with a joyful attitude. The teachers are sweet and caring to all of their students.
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September 2023 by Raiyah Surujbally
We started our son 4 weeks ago at age 3. He had never been to any type of school or group before. We wereso hesitant on how this transition would be. Within 2 weeks he asked us to stay longer , then 2 weeks later he asked us to stay until 4pm!! As parents this made us feel comfortable that he is happy. He loves his teachers. We also feel comfortable as we get daily updates on the class’s progress. Staff is always welcoming and we are happy. As mentioned, it’s only been 4 weeks so we are also new. But so far very satisfied
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September 2023 by Diana Carolina Casallas Páramo
FSIA is a place where children are happy and safe. I absolutely love the team and the wonderful teachers. I would also say that the vibe is amazing and all the personnel is beyond caring. I value a lot the bilingual program and have witnessed how enriching is for the students. The curriculum ensures that children learn through play and they do have fun.
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June 2023 by Melissa C.
I am very dissatisfied with this school, the group that is from vpk only always leaves them aside! If the mothers do not ask, they are not included in the activities! The administration they have leaves much to be desired. I spoke to Mrs. Rojas because there was a father who every time he picked up his son carried a knife and she knew it but never did anything about it.... In short, I will never recommend this preschool more, the only good thing was that mrs. Alejandra was an excellent teacher... thank you mrs.Ale
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November 2022 by Imit Kaur
Both my kids have been part of First Steps. This is not a school, but a family. Everyone from the teachers to the staff to the custodians are super warm, cordial and always there to help you out!I absolutely love their curriculum, perfectly suited for little minds with tons of activity. We are non Spanish family and my daughter can actually understand Spanish now at 2 years of age. She has become an independent eater and thinker.It’s a 5 star school for the kids.
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November 2022 by Shehzeen Mitha
We've had a great experience at First Steps and continue to do so. We have our twins enrolled here since they were 16 months. Their way of teaching is creative, fun and comforting for both the child and parent. Parents receive daily updates on the child's activities, how they ate and if they slept during nap. All the things we, as parents want to know while our precious ones are away from us. Dropping them to school everyday where they get to learn and mingle but more importantly where they feel safe is the best. Thanks to the staff for all they do!
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November 2022 by Marielena Picon Gonzalez
Great experience working at First Steps. The staff and teachers are incredible and professional. The director, Maria Alejandra and assistant director, Johanna make it feel like it is a home and not a job. I recommend this school for any parent with my eyes closed :).
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November 2022 by stephanie cavanaugh
My daughter has been coming here for about a year and I am so grateful and happy that we decided to put her in this school. Not only are they professional but they are nurturing, sympathetic, comforting and kind. There is amazing communication between staff and parents, I 100000% recommend this school to anyone who is looking.
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October 2022 by Scott R.
Curriculum was not great. Poor business practices. Not a great school. Our child was out of that school for over 2 years and received a bill for $356.00 do to what they called a "accounting mistake".Unprofessional at the least.
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November 2021 by Angelica Gaviria
I am writing this review as a speech pathologist that treats children at this school. This is the only place I recommend, if parents ask me for advice on where to send their kids to school. I have a caseload big enough that allows me to stay at least four hours per day, a couple of times a week at the facility. I am able to see many things that even parents can not see on a daily basis. The teachers at this place actually CARE. They are open to my suggestions and always find a way of helping my patients. The principal, Miss Ana Leisse takes great care of the staff and children. She has no fear of speaking to parents and referring the kids to services that they might need (speech, occupational therapy, etc.). I love going there because the progress we see in our plans of care is part of having a wonderful school team. The place is welcoming, clean, and very safe, especially now with the Covid 19.
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November 2021 by Denise Jimenez Moore
We spent months looking for the right school. After many tours we decided on First steps. We were told during the enrollment that all the staff was vaccinated and masked. We brought our two kids to the first day of school expecting some assistance as new parents and new to the school. We got no assistance at all. We were then told not everyone is vaccinated. It was too late to make alternate arrangements so I left my kids there. I returned to pick them up at the end of the day and the administration had no idea were my two kids were. They had no idea where their belongings were. We had to go through every classroom looking for them. And go on a scavenger hunt to find their backpacks.This completely unacceptable. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. Terrible experience.
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May 2021 by Alicia B.
Let me start off by saying I LOVE THIS SCHOOL & so does my son. We transferred to this school after a horrible experience with our first school & they have been amazing with our son from the beginning. I am THAT 1st time mom too so not only are they great with my son they are great with me. I honestly can't believe how much he has learned both academically and emotionally. I am beyond proud of him. He had Ms. Aura for his 3's class and now Ms. Yvette for VPK after his original teacher left but not for bad reasons. Ms. Johanna in the front office is hands down amazing and loving, the director Ms. Anna is awesome too. We are going to be so sad to leave the school in august when we transition into "big boy" school and will miss the entire staff! If we ever needed a preschool again or was asked for recommendations hand down would be here. More pricey than most other schools but let me tell you, they are well worth it plus more.
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November 2019 by Stephanie Murillo
This is by far the BEST school my children have attended. I had to take my 3 yr old out of another day care because he was having some constipation problem, and they simply did not want to deal with that or even helping through the process. Here at first steps I was greeted with such love, and I was reassured that they would be able to support my boy along with his progress. Miss Aura and Miss Valentina were hands down the most understanding and professional teachers I could have asked for, the helped my son regain his confidence, and even through he had some bad days they were there for him. In just a few months my son was completely cured from his encopresis, largely because of the love and support he received. The communication was also amazing, always letting me know what was going on. That is what an outstanding educational institution does, for that I will forever be grateful for them. In addition to this my both my kids made amazing progress in their development both intellectual and cognitive. I love that the school has lots of extras in the tuition which gives great value for everything that you get. My kids simply loved going to school, the teachers were so loving and genuine with them. All the teachers were so awesome, always concerned for the kids and had great communication. The office staff Sabrina and Sofia were also great with anything that we needed. I would recommend this school in a heart beat, your kids will be taken care of even better than if they were at home, and you will have full peace of mind. I give this school a 10/10.
