First Step School
Rates
At First Step School, the safety and well-being of our community are our highest priorities. We have implemented comprehensive measures to ensure a secure and nurturing environment for everyone!
- KEY CODE ACCESS: Our facility is equipped with key code front entry to ensure only authorized individuals can enter, providing an added layer of security.
- ONGOING SAFETY TRAININGS: All of our staff participate in annual safety training to stay up to date on the latest safety protocols. We also practice these procedures throughout the year to ensure our team is always prepared. These safety training include but are not limited to; Fire drills, severe weather drills, lock out drills and lock down drills as well as professional development hours on health and safety.
- FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFIED STAFF: Every teach is trained and certified in First Aid and CPR, ready to respond to emergencies should they arise.
- LIVE CAMERAS: We have live security cameras throughout our school to monitor all activities, providing real-time surveillance and ensuring a safe environment for students and staff.
You trust is import to us, and we are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment at all times.
This emphasizes commitment to safety through both physical security measures and staff preparedness.
Tuition Rates
We accept CCS subsidy with Texas Workforce
We offer MILITARY subsidy contracted with CCA
Rates and Classes
NOTE: Rates increases annually in August of each year or as needed due to increased operation expensed.
- Infants (0-18 months) Call, Text or email for rates
- Toddlers (19-36 months) Call: 512-353-4177
- Preschool 1 (3 years) Text: 512-878-9362
- Preschool 2: (4/5 years) Email: firststepschool@hotmail.com
- After School Care (5 yrs. +)
- Full Time Summer Camp
- Drop-In Care for a child not already enrolled Drop-in care for school age during school year
Registration/Supply Fee
There is an initial/annual registration/supply of $175.00. This is paid upon enrollment. The annual registration fee for the summer program/afterschool program and drop-in care is $70.00. These are two different services so there are two different fees if you use both.
The State does require updated paperwork annually, therefore, the registration and supply fee is paid yearly from the child's enrollment month.
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Other Fees & Information
Meal Information
Meals vary depending on the number of days in the month. The average meal costs are $90.00-$115.00 for a month as it is based on the number of days, we are open in any given month. The child will be served a healthy baked meal at lunch, a morning and an afternoon snack. Milk is included at each feeding time for children who are in the 3-year-old class and older. Parents of infants and toddlers must provide their own milk. Meal payments must be paid in full on the 1st of each month.
Hot meals program offered on site are a huge asset. Children tend to eat better, have more choices, everyone eats the same meal, and they are offered a huge variety of different types of food that may not be offered at home. Parents enjoy not having to pack a lunch on a daily basis and can avoid the struggle of trying to pack a variety of healthy choices. Just one less stress in our busy lives we live today!
The students will also be given an a.m. and p.m. snack each day.
Waiting List vs. Priority Wait List to Secure a Spot
We have a general wait list
in which anyone can be placed upon. This list is created in order of information received. This list is free of charge. To be placed on this list, please call the office, text or email us and we will be glad to be of assistance.
We have a Priority Wait List: In order to be placed on this list, one must fill out an enrollment agreement and submit a payment of $175.00 per child or $70.00 for afterschool and drop-in care per child. This will secure a spot for the child(ren). The last month of tuition is due before the child attends as a security deposit
that will be used when services are no longer needed, and a written notice is given. This will serve as the payment for the last 30-day notice that is required by the school. This may be difficult for some so we may offer payment plans that must be arranged with the office. When the child starts, the regular tuition will be due. If the child starts after the beginning of the month, the tuition rate will be prorated. The $175.00 is applied to the annual registration/supply fee. However, if a choice is made not to attend, then the deposit of $175.00 and the security deposit will be lost. The reason: We have secured the spot for a particular child and turned others away. We require a 30-day written
notice be given to the office and once this notice is received, the 30 days will start.
Payment Options
There are 2 different payment options offered for Tuition:
1.) Tuition can be paid in full on the 1st of the month for regular paying families
2.) Tuition can be paid in halves, 1st and 15th for regular paying families.
Families on CCS have 3 business days to pay their parent fee if applicable.
Meals must be paid in full by all families, including CCS subsidies on the 1st of each month or $5 a day late fee will be charged.
*** We gladly accept Cash, Check or Money Order and now we can accept CREDIT CARDS for TUITION only. WE cannot use a credit card for meals. ***
Credit Cards: 2.75% convenience fee
We do not accept credit cards for drop-in services or beginning enrollment fees unless approved by the Director in advance.