About Toddler Steps Daycare
Welcome!
Welcome to Toddler Steps Daycare in Selden, NY — where we believe every child deserves a safe, loving, and joyful environment to grow and learn. With over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, our family-owned, home-based center is licensed and insured, and serves infants and toddlers from 6 weeks to 4 years old.
At Toddler Steps, we’re more than just childcare — we’re a place where your child builds foundational life skills like kindness, curiosity, confidence, and social awareness. As the website states: “Not just childcare—life skills that last a lifetime.”
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Our Philosophy
We believe in a play-based learning approach enriched with music, art, sensory exploration, and interactive experiences. Whether your child is discovering textures, singing along in group activities, or collaborating in small-group play, our goal is to nurture the whole child — emotionally, socially, physically, and cognitively.
Our caring staff, all trained in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, CPR, and First Aid, create routines that feel like home while gently guiding children to reach developmental milestones.
What Makes Us Unique
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Flexible Schedule & Personalized Care – We know each family is different. We offer full-time and part-time care (Monday–Friday) with flexible scheduling. Your rate is based on the number of hours your child is in our care; if your care extends beyond the basic hours, before/after-care fees may apply (explained during your tour).
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Low Child-to-Caregiver Ratios – Because we’re home-based and small-scale, children receive more individualized attention and build strong bonds with caregivers and peers.
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Family-Friendly Communication – We maintain open doors, real-time updates, and strong parent partnerships so you always feel connected to your child’s day.
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Playful & Safe Environment – Our space is clean, secure, and thoughtfully designed for young children. We incorporate music, yoga, art, and outdoor play (weather-permitting) so children can move, explore, and thrive.
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Rich Curriculum Meets Early Learners – From infants exploring their senses to toddlers developing language and Pre-K children gaining confidence, our programs support growth at every stage.
Happy Parents
Ms. Jackie and the Toddler Steps community have been fantastic and a pleasure with our children for years now! Starting with our son at just 6-7 months, right up until he started preschool…. And we were such huge fans of the program that we then enrolled our 2nd born…. Both kids absolutely love/loved their everyday experiences playing & learning with their new friends and caring/supportive staff. We couldn’t imagine trusting and/or relying on any other facility to show the type of love and support for our children throughout the years and always give my highest recommendation towards any parents looking for a good piece of mind knowing your children are being well taken care of and safe, all while having a fully interactive and educational day learning new things that are exciting and can’t wait to tell you about!
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Our Team
We are proud of our dedicated team of early childhood professionals. Each member holds relevant credentials in child development, social/emotional competence, health and safety training, and ongoing infant/toddler education. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care in a nurturing environment where your child can feel safe and flourish.
Community & Location
Conveniently located at 67 Highview Ave (corner of Blue Point Rd), Selden, NY, we serve the families of Selden, Centereach, Coram, Farmingville, and surrounding communities across Suffolk County.
Because we understand the modern parent’s need for flexibility, we strive to accommodate family schedules and create a seamless experience between home and daycare.
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Invitation to Visit
We invite you to schedule a tour of Toddler Steps Daycare to see our classrooms, meet our team, and experience the warm, vibrant environment we call home. Evening tour times are available to fit your busy schedule.
Let us partner with you in providing a loving, stimulating place where your child can grow, learn, and thrive — starting today.
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