Step Ahead Child Care Academy

With Open Arms, We Open Minds

St. Louis' Premier Childcare Facility

Step Ahead Child Care Academy Inc. St. Louis Hills

4501 Hampton Ave. St. Louis, MO 63109

Phone: 314-352-2123

Fax: 314-352-0255

Email: stepaheadchildcare@yahoo.com

When your children join our Step Ahead family, they take their first giant step on a journey to reach their highest potential with a sense of self-esteem and love of learning that they will carry into kindergarten and beyond. But don’t take our word for it; talk to our parents and meet our exceptional staff. Most importantly, judge yourself when you enter our doors for your first interview. The warmth, love, and excitement are palpable throughout the center. Look, listen, and feel the difference!

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WHAT MAKES STEP AHEAD CHILD CARE ACADEMY STAND OUT FROM THE REST?

We are a smaller, family-owned center to establish close one-on-one relationships with each family. The feeling of "family" is a big part of who we are.

We have over 30 years of experience providing quality care in our community and an excellent reputation that backs this experience.

Our modern, conveniently located facility has bright, cheerful, inviting spaces. We are just five minutes from I-44, and yes, we are well worth the drive!

A center is only as good as its teachers; collectively, ours are some of the most nurturing, enthusiastic, and dedicated in the field. 

Our staff-to-child ratio is one of the best you will find, allowing each child to receive the individual attention they deserve.

Our unique Kindergarten Prep Program combines “HighScope,” “Emerging Language and Literacy," and our exclusive preschool curriculum. It utilizes aspects of all of these to provide a rich learning environment, the best of everything a curriculum has to offer.

We are very proud that many of our students have tested well above average and been accepted into the area's gifted and selective schools.

We take your child's physical and emotional health very seriously. We offer lots of nurturing, praise, and delicious hot meals to meet their nutritional needs. Check out our menu on our "News & Events" page.

While our rates are competitive, our quality and commitment surpass the norm.

SPECIALIZING IN INFANT/TODDLER DEVELOPMENT

A third of our facility is dedicated to our infant/toddler program. We can now better accommodate the ever-increasing demand for exceptional infant care in the St. Louis area. The rooms are cheerful and inviting, with soothing areas for newborns to nap when not busy with feedings, rocking, and "tummy time." There are many safe manipulatives and sensory experiences for little eyes and hands to explore. Our HighScope Infant Curriculum and "Baby Signs" keep them developmentally on track and allow them to communicate their needs long before their verbal language skills develop. You will love "talking" to your baby!

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    Our daughter started here at 7 weeks old and is now 8 months.  We have been nothing but happy with her care since the moment we started.  The facility is incredibly clean, up-to-date, and there is so much for the kids to do at any age.  The teachers are thoughtful, just love the kids, and make every effort to ensure their happiness and progress.  They are very flexible with feeding and diapering, and really make every family feel important.  We LOVE this daycare and would never look elsewhere!


    - Devin O.

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    My son has been at this educational center for just shy of a year and we couldn't be more happy. Academics and experiences are top priority. His day is jam packed with hands-on learning and he just thinks he's playing with friends all day! The staff is very friendly and responsive if I reach out. I can't wait for my next little person to attend!


    - Dr. Melodie C.

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    my son was going to this daycare for two years and it was the best. the staff members are great and the owner is always there, which really impress me.


    - Hamoud A.

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    Our daughter is in the infant room at Step Ahead and it has been a wonderful experience. The staff there really loves kids. The baby to staff ratio is about 2:1, which makes personal attention super easy. Every time I come to pick her up a staff member is talking to her or cuddling my baby. It feels great to know that she is in loving hands when I'm away. I would highly recommend this center based on our experience with the staff in the infant room and the owner.


    - Kim P.

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    Our daughter started here at 7 weeks old and is now 8 months.  We have been nothing but happy with her care since the moment we started.  The facility is incredibly clean, up-to-date, and there is so much for the kids to do at any age.  The teachers are thoughtful, just love the kids, and make every effort to ensure their happiness and progress.  They are very flexible with feeding and diapering, and really make every family feel important.  We LOVE this daycare and would never look elsewhere!


    - Devin O.

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    My son has been at this educational center for just shy of a year and we couldn't be more happy. Academics and experiences are top priority. His day is jam packed with hands-on learning and he just thinks he's playing with friends all day! The staff is very friendly and responsive if I reach out. I can't wait for my next little person to attend!


    - Dr. Melodie C.

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    my son was going to this daycare for two years and it was the best. the staff members are great and the owner is always there, which really impress me.


    - Hamoud A.

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    Our daughter is in the infant room at Step Ahead and it has been a wonderful experience. The staff there really loves kids. The baby to staff ratio is about 2:1, which makes personal attention super easy. Every time I come to pick her up a staff member is talking to her or cuddling my baby. It feels great to know that she is in loving hands when I'm away. I would highly recommend this center based on our experience with the staff in the infant room and the owner.


    - Kim P.

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