Welcome to First Step Family Child Care

Expert in quality care where everyday is filled with creative learning experiences and lots of love

We are a small, home-based child care in Natick committed to your child’s health, safety and education. First Step serves growing families that live and work in the Metrowest area and is designed to provide countless opportunities to grow academically, socially and physically in a safe and loving environment.

WE CARE FOR CHILDREN 12 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS

ALL FOOD AND MILK IS PROVIDED DAILY TO KEEP IT EASY

LICENSED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPT. OF EARLY EDUCATION CARE

A PLAY BASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Infants

Your baby will form and maintain a secure attachment to the caregiver and use their senses to investigate the world around them.

Each day we’ll work on their milestones such as rolling, sitting, crawling and pulling themselves up to explore their surroundings.

We also practice fine and gross motor skills to hold and manipulate objects intentionally as well as increase body control and awareness.

Toddlers

Toddlers develop their independence through fun learning experiences as they build valuable skills they need to interact with the world around them.

Daily activities are designed to patiently and compassionately guide toddlers through exploration while helping to establish crucial social-emotional skills.

Toddlers can be their true selves while engaging in open ended activities such as preschool themes, early language skills and development, math, science, social studies and social emotional learning.

PRESCHOOL

Preschoolers are beginning to connect letters, sounds and numbers as they expand their world through reading and math. They’re building critical-thinking skills and using their natural curiosity to make new discoveries each day.

Daily activities are designed to encourage preschoolers’ to explore the world around them through imaginative play, interactive lessons and focus on developmental milestones. 

Children build problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, emotional intelligence, empathy, cultural competence, as well as early literacy for real-world preparation.

  • The kiddos all get along together so well, which is a true testament to the culture

    We have absolutely loved First Step Family Child Care. Sherry is so kind, caring, and laid back. She takes in each child as if they are truly one of her own. Somehow she excels at each stage of childhood - she is a baby whisperer, she comes up with creative craft ideas for the toddlers, and she sets up games and obstacles for the older preschoolers! The kiddos all get along together so well, which is a true testament to the culture that Sherry has crafted. I have had 2 children go through her daycare and have only the best things to say!

    Kelly McArdle

  • Our son still asks to go see Sherry

    Sherry went the extra mile each day to make sure our son felt a secure attachment to her. The result, even a year after graduating from daycare, our son still asks to go see Sherry! We loved the daily photos and watching him grow and thrive each day.

    The Rogers Family

  • she learns and grows from playing with the other children as though they were her own siblings

    My favorite thing about Sherry's home daycare is the feeling of family. My daughter's face lights up when she sees Sherry, and she learns and grows from playing with the other children as though they were her own siblings. It's become a community for me, too! As a first time mom, Sherry has been a comforting person to talk to about napping, food introduction, and motor skills. We share with one another the sheer joy of watching early childhood milestones unfold. It has been a true gift.

    Tess

  • Sherry truly and deeply loves all of the children in her care as if they are her own

    Our favorite thing about sending our daughter here is that Sherry truly and deeply loves all of the children in her care as if they are her own. Our daughter is just turning a year old and we are already dreading when she will leave First Step Family Child Care.

    Samantha Fawson

  • She provides all snacks and lunch each day

    Sherry takes care of everything- she is super responsive to any needs, is caring, loving, attentive, AND provides all snacks and lunch each day!

    Olivia Peters

  • She knows the smallest details about all the kids in her program

    We love the fun, relaxed, and caring environment Sherry has created at FSCC. She knows the smallest details about all the kids in her program, allowing her to anticipate what they need, and paying special attention to things that make their transitions smoother. Her calm, nurturing, personality made the transition to daycare easier for our whole family.

    The Dunn Family

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