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A Space That Teaches
Thoughtfully designed classrooms spark curiosity through exploration and imagination.
🌿 Mid-City & Playa Vista, LA
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.
Child-led learning, every single day
Our Philosophy
A safe, engaging, and nurturing space to grow
We serve families through dual locations with an approach that supports cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development — placing the child at the center of every experience.
Growing Independence
We encourage choice-making and routine-following to build lasting confidence.
Meaningful Connections
Teacher-led conversation and attentive listening develop strong language skills.
Creativity & Collaboration
Art, sensory activities, and group projects foster genuine creative expression.
Learning Through Play
Building, experimenting, and storytelling develop real problem-solving skills.
Rooted in Nature
Seamless indoor/outdoor spaces and natural materials connect children to the world.
A Day With Us
Follow our Footsteps
The gentle rhythms and intentional practices that shape each child's day.
Morning Reflection & Connection
Using All Organic, Taste-Safe, Natural Materials
2 Hours of Guided Sensory
Wide Variety Nature-Inspired Activities
Nap in a Peaceful, Quiet Space
Seamless Indoor & Outdoor Space at Both Playa Vista & Mid-City
Music, Movement & Spanish Songs
Art & Creative Expression
Gardening in Our Community Garden
Early Literacy & Story Time
Fresh, Organic Hot Lunch, Made on Site
Neighborhood Nature Walks
About Footsteps
Where children feel known, supported, and excited to learn
Footsteps Child Care is a warm, play-based program rooted in the belief that children learn best when they lead the way. Inspired by Reggio Emilia principles, our environments invite exploration, conversation, and discovery.
Across our Mid-City and Playa Vista locations, our experienced educators create safe, engaging spaces that nurture the whole child — cognitively, physically, socially, and emotionally.
- ✓ Reggio-inspired, child-led curriculum
- ✓ Fresh, organic, hot lunch prepared on site
- ✓ Fully licensed & certified nut-free
A Note From Kristin
“When we opened Footsteps from our home in 2019, my hope was simple: to create a place where every child feels truly known, safe, and free to explore. That belief still guides everything we do — from the way we shape our spaces to the conversations we share with your little ones each day.”
I can’t wait to welcome your family to Footsteps.
Kristin
Kristin Chamberlain · Founder & Director
Programs
Ages 6 months to 6 years
Full-time and part-time options, each thoughtfully designed for a child's stage of development.
6–18 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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18 months–2.5 years · Both locations
Toddlers Program
Crafts, sensory play, books, and games that encourage curiosity and steady skill development.
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2.5–6 years · Both locations
Pre-School Program
Cooperation-building through art, music, movement, cooking, and gardening — with an emphasis on imagination and independence.
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A look inside our spaces
Thoughtfully designed classrooms and seamless indoor/outdoor spaces.
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Loved by Footsteps families
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