Step By Step Preschool Childcare

Step By Step Preschool Childcare - 3 to 5 years of age
A Developmentally Appropriate Program for Preschool Children Ages 3 - 5 Years
Located at Arrowwood Elementary (5410 Seidel). Director: Patricia Buchholz  Phone: 989.399.8527

Enrollment packets with program information and printable forms are available online or in the Community Education office inside Heritage High School. Please complete and return the packet of forms below (See documents). You can drop these completed forms off to the Community Education Office or emailed to Community Education at commed@stcs.org. Office hours at 8 am - 4:30 pm. 

Our Philosophy
Step By Step is committed to recognizing the individuality of each child enrolled in our program. We assist children in developing their own natural talents and help them discover new ones. An open and cooperative relationship between our center and your home is imperative. Together, we share the responsibility of providing a secure and nurturing environment for your child. We focus on the individual needs of your child, including emotional, cognitive, social, and physical skill development. School readiness skills are also emphasized. Your child’s early experiences with preschool child care and school settings will follow them throughout their life. Our goal is to make it a positive one!

 Michigan DHHS - Bridges - Childcare  Assistance

  • Licensed by the State of Michigan

  • Located at Arrowwood Elementary

  • Full-year program (closed holidays)

  • Full Year: open 7 am - 6 pm

  • Enrichment Program is School Year

  • Enrichment: open 8:30-11:30 am

  • Snacks provided

  • 6 day sick allowance/year

  • Child must be 3 years old to attend

  • Child must be toilet trained to attend

2024-2025 Rates (pre-paid by week regardless of attendance). No credits for non-attendance.

Full Time: Monday - Friday, minimum 4 days.
5 days - $160/week 4 Days - $128/week

Enrichment: Monday-Thursday (not open on Fridays). Minimum 2 days.
4 Days-$80/wk 3 Days-$60/wk 2-Days-$40/wk

Application and Registration:

To reserve your child’s space in our program, there is a non-refundable $35 Registration fee per child. A Registration Packet can be picked up at the Community Education Office (located inside Heritage High School), as well as available below in printable pdf format documents. Forms can also be scanned and emailed to Community Education at commed@stcs.org.

See documents