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.

Footsteps observes all federal holidays. We also close for seasonal breaks: one week for spring break, one week for summer break, and two weeks for winter break. Families receive the full calendar of closure dates at the start of each school year, and we send reminders ahead of every break.

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. Not quite ready to apply? Our interest form is a no-commitment way to stay in touch, and we'll reach out as spots open up.

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.

Every Footsteps family gets the Brightwheel app. Teachers share photos and updates throughout the day — activities, meals, naps, and the little wins — and you can message our team directly any time.

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.

Not right now — our program day runs 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We're a new and growing school, though, and we know every family's schedule is different. If timing is the one thing standing in your way, reach out — we're always happy to talk it through and see what's possible.

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.