FootstepsChild Care
A little community in Los Angeles

Nurturing growth,
one step
at a time.

Warm, play-based programs where children feel known, supported, and excited to learn — inspired by Reggio Emilia principles.

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Find your Footsteps Mid-City & Playa Vista

The leafy garden path at Footsteps Playa Vista, with stepping stones and a flower mural
Playa Vista A little fresh air.
The Footsteps Mid-City playroom, with wooden climbing toys and a colorful mural
Mid-City Room for little discoveries.
A place to play. A place to belong.

Little steps.
Wonderful beginnings.

4 months–6 yearsAges welcomed
Two LA locationsOne caring community
Growing since 2019Rooted in play
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Loved by Footsteps families

Hear from the parents who trust us with their little ones.

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Two communities.
One caring approach.

Start with the location that matches your child’s age and your family’s needs.

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Mid-City

18 months–6 years

Spanish-immersion toddler and preschool programs in our bright, purpose-built center on Venice Boulevard.

  • Full-time & part-time
  • Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
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Waitlist Two licensed home programs

Playa Vista

4 months–6 years

Warm, intimate infant, toddler, and preschool programs with indoor-outdoor play and close-knit groups.

  • Infant waitlist currently full
  • Spaces open as children grow
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Programs

Room to grow, at every stage.

Ages 4 months to 6 years. Full-time and part-time options, each tailored to a child's stage of development.

Children offering leafy greens to small animals during a supervised outdoor activity
18 months–3 years · Mid-City & Playa Vista

Toddlers Program

Crafts, sensory play, books, and games that encourage curiosity and steady skill development.

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Paintbrushes and paper ready for a morning of art
3–6 years · Mid-City & Playa Vista

Preschool Program

Cooperation-building through art, music, movement, cooking, and gardening — with an emphasis on imagination and independence.

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Instruments and tambourines set out on the grass for outdoor music play at Footsteps Playa Vista Waitlist full
4–18 months · Playa Vista

Infant Program

Safe exploration through sensory play, stories, and gentle guidance that supports early learning and emotional development.

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Kristin Chamberlain, Founder of Footsteps Child Care

A note from Kristin

“It takes a village to raise a child. To me, that means children have people who care about them, and parents have people they can turn to. That’s the kind of community I want to build at Footsteps.”

Kristin Kristin Chamberlain · Founder & Director Why families choose Footsteps →
  • ✓ Spanish immersion
  • ✓ Reggio-inspired, child-led
  • ✓ Licensed & nut-free
  • ✓ CPR & First Aid certified teachers
Parent Tips

Small steps.
A little guidance.

From the first preschool drop-off to big feelings, find practical advice from the people who care for your child.

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Everyday at Footsteps

Warm, light-filled classrooms and a little fresh air. Take a look around the places where our days unfold.

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Child-led learning, every single day.

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