First Steps Family Day Care
Open today 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description provided by the business.In-home program run by a Montessori-trained teacher with a background in Early Childhood Education including infant and toddler studies. Learn through play approach is used to teach new learning concepts such as colors, shapes, letters, numbers, and songs. In addition, important social skills such as proper manners, sharing, and respectfulness are taught and modeled. Outdoor space is fully equipped with a play yard and shaded areas. Home away from home is nestled in a residential neighborhood on the Valley Glen and Sherman Oaks border.
Location Info
Van Nuys
Los Angeles, CA 91405
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Financial Aid
- Free Meals
Languages Spoken
- English
Location Details
- Staff are CPR certified.
- Staff are first aid certified.
- Outdoor play space is available.
- Meals are provided.
Programs Offered
Daycare Program
Licensing
First Steps Family Day Care is a licensed child care home.
Type
Licensed Child Care Home
Identifier
191232574
Capacity
14
Issued
10/93
Parent Reviews
My son is now 7 yrs old but when he was born, I had no idea what I was going to do for day care. From everything I had heard, I would need to get him into the most competitive school's waitlist before he was even born! I asked several working mom friends what they are doing. A neighbor told me about her daughter's day care down the street. A friend gushed about her son and daughter's home day care. I had no idea they were talking about the same place! Then I looked at the reviews and realized I knew yet another family that went there and their daughters were already teenagers! Knowing how they turned out, and remembering their family's experience when they were little, I was satisfied that this is the kind of place that would give my child the individual attention I would want for him. We met with Mangala when my son was 7 months old. Even though I had a nanny, I wished she would take him right then! My mother said, "If you lived closer, I'd be taking care of him. This is the next best thing to having family nearby." We signed up for the waitlist and he joined shortly before his 1st bday. Mangala carefully curates the families that join her daycare to provide the best support and friendships in a child's first social circle. At 7 years old, we are still friends with 3 of the families, not including the ones that referred me! I get a lot of comments from parents about how empathetic and inclusive my son is. I attribute a lot of his core values to the way he was treated and taught at Mangala's day care.
My husband was born and raised around the corner and remembered this day care from when he used to ride his bike in the neighborhood (it’s been open since 93). When we were looking for day cares he remembered this place and called and I’m so so so glad he did! Mangala and her staff are simply the best. we put our son in at 10 months. He was treated so well. They made us feel so comfortable. Mangala is very responsive via texts and sends photos and videos every day. The other children and families are the nicest people. It is an amazing environment for the kiddos. My son LOVES it. He looks forward to it every morning. I wouldn’t have him anywhere else!