WHY US?
As an in-home daycare, your child will receive more individual attention than in a daycare center.
With a smaller group of children, there is a smaller chance that your child (and ultimately you) will be exposed to illnesses.
I understand that each child learns and grows at their own pace. With an in-home daycare, I have the freedom to adjust the curriculum as required to fit each child's individual needs.
In-home daycare provides all the comfort and security of a home setting as well as other children to socialize and play with.
CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM
Small Steps Home Daycare is an approved Virginia subsidy vendor, which means that I am subject to annual state inspections.
The Child Care Subsidy Program assists families in paying child care costs for children under age 13 who are not eligible to attend public school during the part of the day when public education is available, or children with special needs under age 18 who reside with the applicant. For more information, click here.
USDA CHILD AND ADULT FOOD CARE PROGRAM
Small Steps Home Daycare participates in the USDA CACFP through the Childcare Network.
This free nutrition program helps to ensure that children receive healthy, nutritious meals while they are in care. It also provides training, information and support to child care providers.
BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY
Small Steps Home Daycare has met all the requirements to be certified as a Virginia Breastfeeding Friendly Early Care Program.
The Virginia Breastfeeding Friendly Early Care Recognition Program is an award for early care programs that meet 5 breastfeeding friendly standards. To learn more about these standards, visit vachildcare.com.
REVIEWS
"Miss Sam is amazing with my son. I love the crafts she sends home with him, and so do his grandparents. He is so comfortable with her and I’ve never been more at ease leaving my son with someone." - Rebekah
"Other than my mother-in-law, Sam (owner of Small Steps Home Daycare) is the ONLY person I trust & feel comfortable leaving my daughter with. She has such a great home environment. Arts & crafts, outdoor playground, lots of entertainment [and snacks haha] Sam’s own daughter is so polite and friendly to other children so that’s always a plus 🥰 10/10 recommend Sam at Small Steps Home Daycare. She’s a baby whisperer for sure!" - Mandy
"I was looking for a daycare and just happened to find Small Steps Home Daycare. Sam is beyond amazing with my sweet Lilenna. She sends texts and pics during the day and always has a cute paper with everything Lenna did that day. I love how she is so hands on. I love crafts very much and she does lots of them, the crafts and paintings are great keepsakes!! I couldn't ask for a better place or person to take care of my sweet girl!! I 100% recommend Small Steps Home Daycare to any parent looking for a great place for their child to go while they are working." - Melissa