About Toddler Steps Daycare
Welcome!
Welcome to Toddler Steps Daycare in Selden, NY, a trusted, family-owned, licensed, and insured daycare center with over 20 years of experience in early childhood education. We proudly provide nurturing, high-quality care for infants and toddlers aged 6 weeks to 4 years. If you’re searching for a reliable daycare near me, Toddler Steps offers a safe, loving, and joyful environment where your child can thrive.
At Toddler Steps, we’re more than just childcare — we provide a toddler daycare experience that helps children develop essential life skills such as kindness, curiosity, confidence, and social awareness. Our play-based programs are designed to prepare children for school readiness and lifelong learning. Parents trust us for our dedication, personalized attention, and commitment to helping every child grow, explore, and succeed.
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Call us today to schedule a tour of Toddler Steps Daycare and discover why we’re the top choice for families seeking a nurturing and educational daycare in Selden, NY, serving Farmingville, Centereach, Medford, Holbrook, Holtsville, Patchogue, and surrounding communities. Your child’s bright future starts here!
Our Philosophy
At Toddler Steps Daycare, our mission is to give infants, toddlers, and preschoolers the best start in life through fun, engaging learning in a safe and nurturing environment. As the leading daycare center in Selden, Farmingville, Centereach, Medford, Patchogue, Smithtown, and surrounding areas, we focus on early childhood development, curiosity, and social skills—helping every child take confident steps toward a bright future.
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From hands-on activities to interactive learning, our passionate team ensures your child thrives while having fun every day. Don’t wait—discover why Toddler Steps Daycare is the preferred choice for families seeking exceptional care and learning. Call us today to schedule your tour and give your child the strong foundation they deserve!
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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
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At Toddler Steps Daycare, we understand every family is unique. We offer full-time and part-time daycare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (Monday–Friday) with flexible scheduling.
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Rates are based on the number of hours your child is in our care. Before and after-care options are available for extended hours—details explained during your personalized tour.
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Low Child-to-Caregiver Ratios
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Our home-based daycare center ensures small class sizes, giving each child individualized attention.
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Children build strong bonds with caregivers and peers, fostering social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
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Family-Friendly Communication
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We prioritize open communication with families through real-time updates and ongoing parent partnerships.
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Stay connected to your child’s day, even when you’re away.
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Playful & Safe Environment
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Our daycare in Selden and the surrounding areas features a clean, secure, and engaging space designed for young learners.
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Children enjoy music, yoga, art, and outdoor play, helping them explore, move, and thrive safely.
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Rich Curriculum for Early Learners
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Programs are tailored for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, supporting growth at every stage.
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From sensory exploration for infants, to language development for toddlers, to confidence-building for Pre-K children, our curriculum encourages curiosity and learning through play.
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) in Selden, NY, Toddler Steps Daycare proudly serves families searching for a trusted daycare in Selden, as well as nearby communities including Centereach, Coram, Farmingville, and surrounding areas throughout Suffolk County, Long Island.
If you are looking for a daycare near me, our home-based childcare program is easily accessible for local parents seeking quality infant and toddler care.
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We understand that today’s families need dependable and flexible childcare options. That’s why we work closely with parents to support modern schedules, offering a smooth and consistent transition between home and daycare. Our goal is to provide a convenient, reliable, and family-friendly daycare experience that helps both children and parents feel comfortable, supported, and confident every day.
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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.
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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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