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Columbus, NE 68601 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Steps Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 64
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $195
- year first licensed
- 2018
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About
About Little Steps Childcare
Little Steps Childcare is a licensed child care center in Columbus, Nebraska. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2018, for up to 64 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It lists monthly tuition of $195.
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.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 64 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to school age children |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Steps Childcare lists monthly tuition of $195. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Preschool Class Only, 8:15 - 11:15 Monday through Thursday (3 - 5 year olds) | $195 |
| Full time, minimum of 28 hours per week if enrolled in preschool | $4.40 an hour |
| Part Time, no minimum hours if enrolled in preschool class | $4.60 an hour |
| Toddler (18 months to 3 years) | $4.65 an hour |
| Infant (6 weeks to 18 months) | $4.90 an hour |
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Little Steps Childcare
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
- 64 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2018
- License number
- #CCC9658
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.
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FAQ
Questions about Little Steps Childcare
Is Little Steps Childcare licensed?
Yes. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 24, 2018.
Does Little Steps Childcare 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 Little Steps Childcare care for?
64, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Steps Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Steps Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Steps Childcare cost?
Monthly tuition of $195, as it lists it.
What is Little Steps Childcare's phone number?
(402) 564-6363.
Where is Little Steps Childcare?
3902 Howard Blvd, Columbus, NE 68601. The nearest other daycare we list is St Isidore Preschool and Childcare, 0.1 miles away.