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Parent Resources at Toddler Steps Daycare

At Toddler Steps Daycare in Selden, NY, we believe that strong communication, dependable safety practices, and trust are the foundation of a positive childcare experience. This page is designed to provide our parents with everything they need—important forms, updates on our safety protocols, and details on how we keep you connected to your child’s day.

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Stay Connected With Our Secure Parent App

We know how much it means to stay connected while your child is in our care. With our secure parent communication app, you’ll receive:

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  • Daily updates about your child's activities, meals, naps, and more

  • Real-time photos capturing special moments throughout their day

  • Direct messaging with staff for quick questions or updates

  • Important reminders and announcements

 

This app provides peace of mind and keeps you informed every step of the way.

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Enrollment & Medical Forms

To make the enrollment process as smooth as possible, we provide all necessary forms directly on our Parents page, including:

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  • Enrollment Forms

  • Medical & Health Forms

  • Allergy and Medication Forms

  • Policy Acknowledgment Forms

 

These documents ensure we have the information needed to support your child’s learning, safety, and daily routines.

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Meals, Allergies & Health Policies

At Toddler Steps, we understand how important safe and healthy meals are for growing children.

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  • Parents may bring meals from home or choose daycare-provided meals

  • For children with food allergies or anaphylaxis, meals must be brought from home to ensure complete safety

  • We follow a comprehensive anaphylaxis policy and partner closely with families to meet all dietary needs

  • Staff are trained in medication management, including administering Epi-Pens

 

Our mission is to provide a worry-free environment where your child is cared for with the highest level of safety and attention.

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Cleanliness & Health Standards

We maintain strict cleaning and hygiene practices to help keep children healthy:

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  • Daily sanitizing of toys, equipment, and high-touch areas

  • Frequent handwashing routines for both staff and children

  • Clean, organized, and well-maintained classrooms

  • Airy, well-ventilated spaces that support comfort and wellness

 

We combine consistent cleanliness with warm, nurturing care to ensure your child thrives every day.

Happy Parents

My younger daughter (almost 2) has been going here now for about a year. I was nervous to do childcare, but I have to say, I have never felt more comfortable leaving my daughter in somebody else’s hands, knowing they’re safe and being cared for. Mrs Jackie and her staff at Toddler Steps are amazing. They’re responsible, caring, compassionate, and understanding. They’re very involved in your children’s growth and education. I also love how they keep you updated throughout the day, and they are so clean. My daughter LOVES going here; she talks about school and her friends at home as well, and it’s beautiful to see all the things she’s learning. My older daughter is in UPK, and has gone a few times when they do special events (which are also awesome!!), and she LOVES it as well and always asks to go back (we signed her up for the summer and are very excited about it). My older daughter had a bad experience at her first daycare and would cry for 3 hours and never adjusted, so the fact that she feels comfortable here as well means everything to us, and she’s so excited to start the summer. Ms. Jackie is so understanding, too, and every time I go there with questions about parenting or venting, she’s always willing to listen and show support. We love Toddler Steps and would recommend it to everyone :)

-Jullian-Jess Salome-Giancaspro

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Separation Anxiety Support at Toddler Steps Daycare

At Toddler Steps Daycare, we recognize that separation anxiety is a normal part of toddler development, especially for children starting daycare for the first time or transitioning from SAHM, home-based care, to a group setting.

 

Toddlers who have had limited exposure to group childcare settings may feel overwhelmed by new routines, unfamiliar caregivers, and peer interactions. Our licensed New York State daycare program provides a nurturing, structured environment that supports each child’s social, emotional, and developmental needs.

We offer morning half-day sessions where our Social and Emotional certified early childhood educators use developmentally appropriate strategies to help toddlers feel safe and secure, including:

 

  • Support for speech and language development

  • ​Predictable daily routines that help children feel secure

  • Calm, responsive educators who acknowledge feelings and offer comfort

  • Gentle separation practices and consistent goodbye rituals

  • Opportunities for gradual social engagement at the child’s pace

  • Positive reinforcement and reassurance that caregivers will return

 

At Toddler Steps Daycare, we partner with families to create a smooth transition into our early childhood education program, helping toddlers build confidence, independence, and trust in a caring classroom environment. Toddler Steps Daycare remains committed to meeting NYS licensing standards while providing high-quality early childhood education that supports the whole child.

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