Early Steps Learning Foundation
Services offered
Daycare
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Daycare Tour
30 mins
Schedule a tour of our facility to explore our environment, curriculum, meet the teachers, and see if it’s the right fit for your family.
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About
Early Steps Learning Foundation, founded in 2017, serves the Crystal and Minneapolis, Minnesota areas. It primarily focuses on educating toddlers and preschool-aged children, from 16 months to 12 years. The foundation follows the Montessori philosophy, promoting self-confidence and independence in young learners, while also using the Mother Goose curriculum for lessons. The program ensures each classroom builds on skills previously learned, with activities that range from arts and crafts to outdoor play.
Specialties
Ages served
1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years, 8+ years
Daycare type
Center
Schedules offered
Full time, Part time, Drop in, After school, Before school
Program calendar
Full year
Education types
Academic-based, Montessori, Mother Goose, Play-based
Languages spoken
English
Accommodations
Outdoor play space, Field trips, Meals provided
Medical support
CPR certified staff, First aid certified staff, Staff can administer medication
Additional services offered
Homework assistance
Financial aid
Free meals
Location and hours
Early Steps Learning Foundation
6122 N 42nd Ave
Crystal, MN 55422
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Closed
Closed
6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
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heather W.
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at this daycare. The quality of care and educational focus have exceeded our expectations, and it’s clear that the staff truly care about each child’s growth and development. The small class sizes allow for individualized attention, which has made such a positive difference for our 2-year-old.
What stands out the most is how warm, loving, and supportive everyone is — the teachers and staff genuinely feel like an extension of our family. We always have peace of mind knowing our child is in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment every day. We are so grateful to have found a place where our child is not only cared for, but truly loved and encouraged to learn and thrive.
May 13, 2026
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joseph C.
Its been great. They educated our two oldest kids so they were able to enter school on time or early.
May 13, 2026
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nina C.
Early steps has been phenomenal. They care for our kids like their own. Our big kids loved early steps and love to return to visit as the youngest now attends early steps. They can hardly wait to get to school. Weve seen our toddlers language bloom
May 13, 2026
Licensing and credentials
License
Type: Child Care Center (MN)
Issued: 11/02/2016
Valid through: 12/31/2024
Capacity: 41