Environment
Classrooms
Each of our age groups have their own individual
classroom filled with age appropriate materials.

We utilize the 'Beyond Centers and Circle
Time/Cribs and Rattles' curriculum with our infants
and toddlers and "High Reach' with our pre-school
children.

Our pre-schoolers are also taught the 'Second
Step' curriculum. Encouraging them to explore their
feelings and use words instead of actions to solve
conflicts with their peers.
Playgrounds
Step By Step has an extensive playground area that is fenced to provide an individual playground for each of our age
groups. This provides the children with a large space to enjoy that contains equipment specifically aimed at their age
group. Our outside play area includes a separate area intended only for our 1 year olds.

Step By Step has many large, mature trees to provide plenty of shade, particularly during the summer months. Water is
always available to our children while they are outside playing.







VPK includes 30min every week of 'Stretch-n-Grow', a professionally coached fitness program designed specifically
for children!

While childhood obesity has been getting lots of attention in recent years, Stretch-n-Grow has been aware of the
issue and providing a solution since 1992.  They are the world's largest network of children's fitness professionals
and have taught millions of children world-wide the importance of healthy habits.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared obesity ‘a global epidemic’ and experts agree that childhood
obesity must be curtailed.  The Stretch-n-Grow program teaches preschool aged children to make healthy food
choices and love exercise, starting at an early age.