Step By Step
Early Learning and
Childcare Center
Step by Step will be CLOSED FRIDAY 3/10. Due to possible life-threatening blizzard conditions and travel restrictions. The safety of the families and staff is priority, and due to severe storm warnings this is the best and safest decision.
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SUNDAY... *
WHAT...Heavy snow with periods of heavy rain expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 12 inches, except 2 to 6 feet above 6500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph with gusts up to 120 mph along the Sierra crest. *
WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. *
WHEN...From 4 PM PST Thursday to 11 AM PDT Sunday. *
IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very
strong winds combined with heavy snow could cause tree damage
and lead to power outages. Snow loading on structures will
increase due to the additional rain and snow being absorbed into the deep snowpack, along with higher risks for dangerous roof avalanches. *
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels are expected to fluctuate significantly during the storm, initially starting around 6500 feet, rising to around 8500 tonight, then dropping to 6000-6500 feet Friday night into Saturday. Periods of higher snow levels Thursday night into Friday brings the risk of flooding in lower elevations, see the Flood Advisory for more details. Please check Brightwheel, Facebook or our website for information. Please stay safe and warm.
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At Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center we offer an enriched education based in a Reggio Emilia inspired environment. It is our goal to educate “the whole child” and to instill in our students a life long passion for learning. We believe in developmentally appropriate teaching that allows children to learn through creativity and play. Our dedicated and caring teachers and our well-balanced, researched-based curriculum contribute to the fact that our students are excited about learning and they look forward to coming to school each day.
Our Infant center provides a calm, soothing, and nurturing environment. Our floor to ceiling windows provide natural light and views of our beautiful surroundings. We believe in relationship-based approach to caring for infant and toddlers. At Step by Step your child is assigned to one special infant care teacher who is primarily responsible for your child’s care. Research shows this fosters and sustains secure relationships with your child to support their development through individualized curriculum and care.
Our Preschool is dedicated to the concept that learning should be fun. Curiosity, imagination, boundless energy – these are the priceless ingredients your child brings to us each day. Our dedicated teachers respond with a carefully balanced researched-based program designed to guide, encourage, and build upon each child’s unique potential. Our students are excited about learning and they look forward to coming to school each day.
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"A school needs to be a place for all children,
not based on the idea that they're all the same,
but that they're all different."
-Loris Malaguzzi;
founder of the Reggio Emilia approach, visionary teacher and humanitarian
Why does the Magic Pine Tree link take me to Step By Step?
We've consolidated our business corporation at Step By Step's 981 Silver Dollar Avenue address.