Frequently asked questions

We serve children 6 months through 6 years old. Infants (6–18 months) are at our Playa Vista homes; toddlers and preschoolers (18 months–6 years) are at both our Playa Vista and Mid-City locations.

Our Mid-City tuition — and our Founding Families offer — is listed on our Tuition page. Playa Vista tuition is shared by request; just reach out.

Yes. Once a child shows signs of readiness, we partner closely with families and guide them through our recommended potty-training approach.

Our hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

You can join the waitlist by filling out our enrollment application. There is a one-time, nonrefundable fee of $110 to confirm your spot on our waitlist.

We use a play-based, child-led curriculum that incorporates exploration, sensory learning, and purposeful play. Children experience hands-on activities, outdoor play, social-emotional skill building, early literacy, art, and music.

Yes! At both our Playa Vista and Mid-City locations, children are naturally immersed in English and Spanish throughout the day — supporting bilingual development, cognitive flexibility, and cultural awareness.

At our Playa Vista location, children enjoy a fresh, organic hot lunch made daily. Our Mid-City center is newer and growing — for now, families pack a lunch and snacks, and we're working toward launching the same fresh, organic meal program as our community grows. Footsteps is a fully nut-free, allergy-aware school.

Yes, we are fully licensed by the California Department of Social Services.

No, we do not offer early drop off or late pick up.

Yes, we are a nut-free school. To help keep all children safe, we ask families not to send any foods containing peanuts or tree nuts to school. We also take additional precautions during meal and snack times to support children with allergies and sensitivities.