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First Steps Infant & Toddler Center

2720 28th St, Columbus, NE 686015.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$187
year first licensed
1999

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About First Steps Infant & Toddler Center

First Steps Infant & Toddler Center is a licensed child care center in Columbus, Nebraska. The state has licensed it since August 4, 1999, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 4 years-old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday-Friday, 6:45 am to 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 4 years-old
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christ-centered, Peace Lutheran Church)
EnrichmentKidz Educational Dance Express - dance and tumbling
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Steps Infant & Toddler Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Platte County has a median price of $187 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Platte County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$187
Home daycare$108

Toddler

Center$178
Home daycare$113

Preschool

Center$163
Home daycare$115

School age

Center$158
Home daycare$118

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for First Steps Infant & Toddler Center

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing 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
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1999
License number
#CCC7812
See the state's record

Inspections

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

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

Copied from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about First Steps Infant & Toddler Center

Is First Steps Infant & Toddler Center licensed?

Yes. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 4, 1999.

Does First Steps Infant & Toddler Center have inspection violations?

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can First Steps Infant & Toddler Center care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does First Steps Infant & Toddler Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are First Steps Infant & Toddler Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Steps Infant & Toddler Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (402) 562-8437 to ask.

What is First Steps Infant & Toddler Center's phone number?

(402) 562-8437.

Where is First Steps Infant & Toddler Center?

2720 28th St, Columbus, NE 68601. The nearest other daycare we list is Immanuel Daycare, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).