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First Step Early Childhood Education Center

3036 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 554143.7· 6 reviews
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$398

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About

About First Step Early Childhood Education Center

First Step Early Childhood Education Center is a licensed child care center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: preschool and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $398 to $465.

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

Accepts child care subsidyNAEYC accreditedPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings.
Type
Child care center
Ages
16 months to 5 years
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages16 months to 5 years
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
CurriculumCreative Curriculum®
EnrichmentMusic, yoga, foreign language, field trips
Staff-to-child ratioToddler 6:1 child to teacher ratio
StaffLed by certified early childhood educators
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Assistance and Pathway Early Learning Scholarships
AccreditationNAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (Parent Aware Four-Star Rating)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Step Early Childhood Education Center lists weekly tuition from $398 to $465.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Preschool: $398 per week$398
Toddler: $465 per week$465
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for First Step Early Childhood Education Center

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
License number
#1056907
See the state's record

Inspections

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Minnesota publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about First Step Early Childhood Education Center

Is First Step Early Childhood Education Center licensed?

Yes. Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families lists it as licensed and operating.

Does First Step Early Childhood Education Center have inspection violations?

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

What are First Step Early Childhood Education Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Step Early Childhood Education Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $398 to $465, as it lists it.

What is First Step Early Childhood Education Center's phone number?

(612) 877-7821.

Where is First Step Early Childhood Education Center?

3036 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. The nearest other daycare we list is The Pillars Child Care, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (license).