First Steps International Academy

First Steps International is a fully bilingual preschool committed to creating a community of motivated learners on an individualized basis. We are a Platinum accredited school, part of the international VESS Network, and use the world-renowned VESS Model to nurture individuals with the necessary skills and habits of mind to live Meaningful lives with Balance and Wisdom. In our school, you will find a caring and engaging environment carefully crafted to help your child grow emotionally and intellectually, equipped with the capacity to add value to any situation in school and throughout their life!

We are open from Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for children from 12 months to 8 years of age. Join us!

Tuition Includes:

* Fun, exciting, and challenging activities for your child each day! We are pioneers in early childhood education. The VESS Educational Model provides our school with an international curriculum based on best practices from all over the world, promoting happiness, autonomous learning, and meaningful play in an engaging and enriching environment.

* An individualized approach to learning: Each child is unique. We focus on your child's interests and developmental milestones, celebrating and documenting their personal progress in 5 personal assessments with our early childhood educational experts every year.

* Meaningful days full of laughter & friends, hands-on multisensorial experiences, and enrichment activities. The enrichment classes included are Music & Movement, Mindful Me Yoga.

* A daily healthy & nutritious lunch is included. Organic, vegetarian, dairy and gluten-free options are also available. We instill habits of mindful eating, helping children focus on their experiences and interactions with food in every meal.
Need a vacation? We've got you covered! We will credit you up to two weeks of vacation credit per school year after three months of enrollment.

* Yes, we do offer VPK! 3 free hours for children that are 4 years old by September 1st, 2021. Parents can choose between 3 free hours during the school year or 6 free hours during the summer (at no additional cost). Extended hours are available.

* Teacher's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
* Summer, Spring, and Winter Camps.