Small Steps Daycare

1230 Bridge Street Lowell , MA 01850
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Phone

(978) 319-8829

Email

ssteps@ymail.com

Current Enrollment Status

Slots available, contact program for enrollment information

Program Details

Program Information

Name: Karen Maria Johnhope
Capacity: 36
First Licensed On: 12/21/2015
Most Recently Renewed: 09/27/2024
EEC Licensor: Alli Anthony
EEC Regional Office Address: 360 Merrimack Street, Suite 315, Building 9, 3rd Floor , Lawrence , MA 01843
Provider Number: P-186270
Type of Care: Large Group
Provider Status: Current
Umbrella: Small Steps Daycare KJ LLC
Operating Under DPH Summer Camp: No

Schedules and Fees

NOTE : Due to some providers offering multiple schedule options (i.e. "full-time", "summer only" etc.) more than one "Schedule Shift" may be displayed below (along with the associated "Hours of Operation" and "Fees" pertaining to each shift offered.)

Full Year Schedule

Temp/Emergency: No
Open Holidays: No
Accepts Children: Flexible schedule
Drop In Care Available: No
Extended Day option available: No
HOURLY DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY OTHER
Age Group Part Full Part Full Part Full Part Full Part Full
Infant Age Group $425.00 $510.00
Toddler Age Group $425.00 $510.00
Kindergarten Age Group $160.00
Preschool Age Group $425.00 $510.00
School Age Group $165.00
Infant Age Group
Hourly Part
Hourly Full
Daily Part
Daily Full
Weekly Part $425.00
Weekly Full $510.00
Monthly Part
Monthly Full
Other Part
Other Full
Toddler Age Group
Hourly Part
Hourly Full
Daily Part
Daily Full
Weekly Part $425.00
Weekly Full $510.00
Monthly Part
Monthly Full
Other Part
Other Full
Kindergarten Age Group
Hourly Part
Hourly Full
Daily Part
Daily Full
Weekly Part
Weekly Full
Monthly Part
Monthly Full
Other Part $160.00
Other Full
Preschool Age Group
Hourly Part
Hourly Full
Daily Part
Daily Full
Weekly Part $425.00
Weekly Full $510.00
Monthly Part
Monthly Full
Other Part
Other Full
School Age Group
Hourly Part
Hourly Full
Daily Part
Daily Full
Weekly Part
Weekly Full
Monthly Part
Monthly Full
Other Part $165.00
Other Full
Day Start Time End Time
Friday

06:30 AM

05:00 PM

Monday

06:30 AM

05:00 PM

Thursday

06:30 AM

05:00 PM

Tuesday

06:30 AM

05:00 PM

Wednesday

06:30 AM

05:00 PM

Weekend Schedule

Temp/Emergency: No
Open Holidays:
Accepts Children: Flexible schedule
Drop In Care Available:
Extended Day option available: No

Inspection and Monitoring Visit Reports

  • Pursuant to federal law, EEC is posting visit reports for Inspection and Monitoring visits that occurred on or after October 1, 2019 once the visit is closed. Visit reports that occurred prior to October 1, 2019 can be obtained by contacting the EEC Regional Office. EEC is posting pre-licensing visit reports for visits that occurred on or after April 1, 2025.
  • EEC makes regular visits to child care programs to ensure that programs meet minimum health and safety standards.
  • EEC ensures that all not complete / non-compliant items are addressed in a timely manner for the program to obtain / maintain licensure.
Visit Date Type of Visit Level of Compliance/Completion Details
11/10/2020 Renewal - Monitoring Visit 28 / 28 View Detail
10/08/2021 Enhanced Monitoring Visit 26 / 29 View Detail
09/14/2022 Renewal - Monitoring Visit 33 / 38 View Detail
03/07/2023 Follow-up Visit 0 / 0 View Detail
08/28/2023 Monitoring Visit 25 / 39 View Detail
09/12/2023 Follow-up Visit 6 / 12 View Detail
09/27/2023 Follow-up Visit 22 / 28 View Detail
10/23/2023 Change of Space Visit 1 / 1 View Detail
11/08/2023 Follow-up Visit 26 / 26 View Detail
09/19/2024 Renewal - Full Review Visit 95 / 96 View Detail
07/26/2024 Change of Location Visit 5 / 5 View Detail
05/29/2025 Change of Space Visit 1 / 1 View Detail
01/20/2026 Monitoring Visit 26 / 37 View Detail
02/12/2026 Follow-up Visit 6 / 6 View Detail

Investigations

  • Pursuant to federal law, EEC is posting investigations that were opened on or after October 1, 2019. Investigations that were opened prior to October 1, 2019 can be obtained by contacting the EEC Regional Office.
  • EEC will investigate allegations of regulatory violations and serious risks to the health and safety of children.
  • An investigation may trigger a more comprehensive review of regulations.
Investigation Open Date Non-Compliances Identified? Details
05/12/2026 No View Detail
05/10/2023 Yes View Detail
11/18/2022 Yes View Detail
10/25/2021 Yes View Detail
10/14/2021 Yes View Detail
06/25/2021 No View Detail
11/12/2020 No View Detail
02/03/2020 Yes View Detail

Ages Served and Capacity

Infant (birth - 15 mo)   6
Toddler (15 mo - 33 mo)   9
Preschool (33 mo - K)   20
Kindergarten   0
School Age (5 yr - 14 yr)   1
Infant Toddler (birth - 33 month)   0
Toddler Preschool 15 mo - k   0
Preschool SA 33 mo - 8 yr   0
Multi-Age Group (birth - 14 yr)   0

Child Care Resource and Referral Agency and Financial Assistance Information

Note that the data in this box is maintained by the provider through their Child Care Resource and Referral Agency.

CCR&R Name: Child Care Circuit
CCR&R Phone: (978) 686-4288
CCR&R City: Lawrence
CCR&R Web: https://www.childcarecircuit.org/
Types Of Financial Assistance Accepted: EEC Subsidies;Private Scholarships/Grants;Sibling Discounts

Accreditation

Accreditation is a process that allows programs to be evaluated by meeting national standards. It gives programs the best opportunity to provide quality learning experiences for young children.

Provider Accreditation:

Other Information

Environment: Air Conditioned;Fenced Yard;Peanut Free;Smoke Free;Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation: On Public School Bus Route
Available Schedule Options: Part week;Open school vacation week;Full week
Special Needs: ADD/ADHD;Asthma/Allergies;At risk
Languages Spoken By Staff: English;Spanish;Portuguese
Meals: Program Provides Breakfast;Program Provides Lunch;Program Provides Snack
Special Skills:
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