Step By Step Childcare and Preschool is family-owned and operated right here in San Francisco, CA. Since our company opened its doors in 2002, we have strived to help families to raise smart, healthy, educated children and to prepare them for a bright future. We believe in nurturing a safe, fun environment where they can establish positive self-esteem that will help prepare them for the challenges that lie ahead of them.
Margaret Vilk is the founder and preschool director, with 25 years experience teaching preschool aged children.
Margaret Vilk is the founder and preschool director, with 25 years experience teaching preschool aged children.
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Our comprehensive curriculum focuses on all the developmental aspects of young children including intellectual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical. The program is developed with your child's individuality and positive self-concept in mind. It's intended to encourage creativity, allow for exposure to the academic experience and foster positive social interactions with other children as well as adults.
The attitude a preschooler develops about foods and eating are likely to continue for the rest of his life. Calcium, iron and protein are vital to growing children. Other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fats and carbohydrates are also needed. The USDA recommends that children have two servings of milk, six servings of grains, two servings of fruit, three servings of vegetables and two servings of meat or other protein each day.
Our three children have been at Step by Step since each was about 5-6 months old. Our oldest, who is about to begin kindergarten soon, has been at Step by Step for almost 4.5 years now. We highly recommend Step by Step. The primary caregivers are very nurturing, responsible, and caring. They love the kids and the kids love them.
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Zhanna S.
Oct 20, 2021
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Step by Step preschool is like no other preschool I have explored. It all starts with the big heart of the owner Margaret who is not only a true professional in what she does, but also her heart is so big that she can embrace all children and families in the world! The kids never want to leave the school that they call their second home. We, the parents, want to stay at Step by Step for as long as we are allowed to. Margaret connects us all-kids, parents (currently enrolled and former students, too). Our children learn to dance, play in teams and individually, sing in both English and Russian,
Bek F.
Mar 13, 2021
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My two daughters have been at Step by Step since 2019 and they feel so happy there. Since then, their communications skills developed and vocabulary exploded. They have really had wonderful time there and so excited to go to daycare everyday. The facility is bright, cozy and extremely clean. Facility with tons of toys, indoor and outdoor playgrounds and multiple creative activities are beyond amazing. And their healthy meals are fabulous, I love not having to pack anything for them in the morning. The teachers are also top notch, genuinely kind people who care for my kids as if they were their
Rethi G.
Apr 20, 2019
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Step by Step has been wonderful for my family. My daughter graduated from Step by Step fully prepared for kindergarten, armed with a positive attitude and confidence built with the support of the great teachers there. The proprietor, Margaret, has treated us with respect and love from day 1, and built a strong community of amazing families. I highly recommend Step by Step if you are looking for a loving, nurturing environment for your child.
Marvel T.
Apr 18, 2019
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Step by step is amazing! Margaret and the other ladies take great care of the kids, provide wholesome meals, fun activities and lots of learning. Not just academic learning, but life learning like being respectful, showing empathy, and being good helpers. My daughter is now in kindergarten but spent her first 5 years here and always asks to come back and visit. We had such a great experience that our soon to arrive second child is already on the waitlist.
Joy J.
Mar 03, 2019
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Elie V.
Jul 07, 2017
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Kosta V.
Nov 22, 2011
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Margaret provides a warm and caring atmosphere for the kids. The meals they get are nutritious and home cooked. They get to learn, sing and dance, play and put on performances for parents during events like graduation and some holidays.
Kids are happy to go there and I am happy to know that they are cared for, as family would be.
Kids are happy to go there and I am happy to know that they are cared for, as family would be.
