A Step Ahead Childcare & Learning Center

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19 Years

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Emergency

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Your Child's First Steps to Success in Louisville

A Step Ahead Childcare & Learning Center has dedicated itself to providing high-quality early childhood education and care since 2007. Our Louisville-based facility combines structured learning with nurturing environments to prepare children for kindergarten success. With experienced teachers certified in CPR, First Aid, and Head Trauma, we offer age-specific programs from infants to preschoolers. Our curriculum emphasizes developmental milestones through daily assessments, sensory activities, and social skill development. The stand-alone facility features secure playgrounds, off-street parking, and USDA-compliant nutrition programs.

Over 10 years of community trust reflect our commitment to combining education with safety. Our veteran staff maintains open communication with parents through emergency text systems. We balance structured learning with playtime to foster confidence and independence. The center's reputation for excellence is evidenced by consistent positive feedback from families. Our programs include seasonal activities like soccer shots and Superbus programs to enhance learning through play.

Services

Infant Care Toddler Programs Preschool Prep Potty Training Nutrition Programs Seasonal Activities Developmental Assessments

Details

Year established: 2007

Highlights and features

We have veteran teachers certified in CPR, First Aid, and Head Trauma
Our curriculum exceeds federal nutritional guidelines with USDA-compliant meals
Secure stand-alone facility with two playgrounds and off-street parking
Age-specific programs with regular developmental assessments
Emergency communication system for parent updates

Associations and certifications

Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

What people say

Amazing staff Well-prepared curriculum Great learning environment Excellent communication Seasonal activities

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Services

Infant Care

Our infant program provides nurturing care for children 6 weeks to 1 year. Certified caregivers focus on brain development through sensory activities, music, and tummy time. The structured environment includes feeding support, sleep routines, and motor skill development. Parents receive regular updates about their child's progress and milestones.

Toddler Programs

Designed for 1-2 year olds, this program builds social skills and verbal communication. Structured activities include circle time, number and letter recognition, and fine motor development. The curriculum emphasizes independence through potty training and self-care routines while maintaining safety and engagement.

Preschool Prep

Four and five-year-olds receive specialized preparation for kindergarten success. The curriculum covers letter recognition, basic math, and self-dressing skills. Regular assessments track progress in cognitive development, social interaction, and classroom readiness through structured learning and play activities.

Nutrition Programs

USDA-compliant meals include breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks following federal nutritional guidelines. The program accommodates dietary needs while teaching healthy eating habits. Menus feature age-appropriate portion sizes and balanced nutrition to support children's growth and development.

Seasonal Activities

Spring and summer programs include soccer shots and Superbus activities that combine physical development with fun learning experiences. Special events feature themed weeks, holiday visits, and community engagement activities that enhance social skills and create memorable childhood experiences.

People

Beckie

Owner/Director

With over 15 years in early childhood education, Beckie leads our team with expertise in developmental curriculum design and parent communication. Her leadership ensures consistent quality across all programs.

Ms. Susel

Infant Teacher

A veteran educator with 10+ years at our center, Ms. Susel specializes in infant development and creates nurturing environments that stimulate early learning through sensory experiences and personalized care.

Questions

What age groups do you serve?

We provide care for infants (6 weeks) through preschoolers (5 years) with age-specific programs tailored to developmental needs.

How do you prepare children for kindergarten?

Our curriculum includes regular assessments, letter/number recognition, social skill development, and structured learning activities designed for kindergarten readiness.

What safety measures are in place?

We maintain a secure stand-alone facility with controlled access, emergency communication systems, and certified staff trained in CPR and First Aid.

What nutrition programs do you offer?

We provide USDA-compliant meals including breakfast, lunch, and snacks following federal nutritional guidelines for portion sizes and balanced nutrition.

What are your operating hours?

Our center operates Monday-Friday 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM with weekend closures and emergency communication available outside regular hours.

Reviews (7)

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Natalie Wise

Aug 12, 2021 Report

My youngest was here from 8 weeks until the day she graduated to go off to Kindergarten. I can't say enough good things about Mrs. Becky and her staff. They have loved, taught and raised my daughter like she was their own. Their teaching curriculum is top notch and they also allow for tons of play and experiences. She is now more than thriving in Kindergarten!! If I had 20 more kids, they would all go to A Step Ahead!

Jeremy Lewis

Dec 24, 2019 Report

I have to say that Becky and the entire staff at A Step Ahead are fantastic. My ex-wife and I have had our 4 year old son in this daycare since day one. We have both appreciated the guidance and care that is given to the children. It is self-evident. They have a curriculum and are very structured. You can tell that Becky runs a tight ship with a no nonsense approach that is needed in a daycare, yet you can tell that she genuinely cares for each and every one of her kids. The owner of this daycare knows all of her students, what their hobbies are outside of daycare and what their parents have going

Kervy Sheppard

Dec 20, 2019 Report

My Son used to attend this daycare from when he was 8 weeks old. The girl at his room was sweet and I thought he was at the best daycare ever. Everything changed when Becky become the new owner and my sonwas about 2. I had I few not so nice conversations with Becky about my 2 year olds behavior and not listening to the teachers. She even make my husband and I to meet with her and have a meeting before my son was allowed back at daycare. Every day I picked up my son she needed to talk to me about my 2 year old not seating on special area, playing, not following directions etc. One day I got there

M. Meyer

Oct 19, 2019 Report

Love this place! My child has attended this daycare since he was a baby. Great staff all around. He has learned so much from them, love their curriculum, it is all about learning, but making it fun for the children. Everyone there is super friendly and we have always been treated great! I would recommend this daycare to anyone wanting their child to be ready for Kindergarten. Thanks for taking such good care of him!

Jackie Reynolds

Sep 28, 2019 Report

My children attend A Step Ahead and unlike what the recent comments by several people who DO NOT even attend the daycare said, we are VERY Happy with our experience. Our children have learned so much and the staff is great, including the Owner and Director. Unlike our first daycare, they're not simply a babysitting service. They really emphasize teaching my children and preparing them for school.

Too bad that one negative experience by one parent escalated to having them tell their friends to go on google and post negative comments. I am sure they will realize what they missed out on.... Anyway

Adriana Nicol

Aug 06, 2019 Report

I use to work at this daycare and i would like to say that this place has a very good curriculum and they always try and switch things up to make it more enjoyable & educating for the children, the children are always their first priority, when it comes to children sitting down & things like that they have rules just like anybody else and have most of the rules for safety of the kids. I worked there for around 2 years and just left this past may i believe and my niece currently attends and they always tell honest reports about the kids days, they will gladly put positive notes about the kids but

Kaitlyn Age

Jul 30, 2019 Report

Awful experience with the staff and owner. Similar story to the majority of the other parents reviews and experiences. Both my daughters attended this facility for less than two weeks and I regret it terribly. I wish they never spent an hour in there, but I was in the middle of a really hard semester, didnt do my research of this place beforehand and couldnt afford their previous daycare anymore.

They were previously in a amazing/nurturing environment for daycare For 2 years so I had high expectations coming here. A step ahead childcare does not attempt to build relationships with the children