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Marshall First Step Academy is a non-profit early childhood care and education program in Marshall, Illinois, serving children from 6 weeks through 12 years with childcare, preschool/Pre-K and school-age programs.
Marshall First Step Academy is a non-profit early childhood program serving infants through school-age children. The center operates licensed childcare, preschool/Pre-K and school-age programs and participates in the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
The program’s curriculum addresses six developmental domains to support school readiness and overall growth:
Offerings include a Preschool/Pre-K program (September–May) with both half-day and full-day options, drop-in care for enrolled full-day students, an extended-day/daycare program, and year-round childcare and school-age care. Age-specific classrooms include Tinies, Toddler, Twos and Tykes; a separate school-age program serves older children.
All staff meet Illinois DCFS daycare center licensing qualifications and complete background checks. Full-time staff are certified in CPR and emergency first aid, and staff complete continuing education annually. The center accepts CCAP payments.
A school-readiness program that focuses on early writing, literacy, math and social-emotional skills and runs during the school year.
A preparation class for children who will move into Pre-K; activities include play, coloring, drawing and counting and are designed to build early skills.
An entry-level kindergarten preparation class that targets readiness skills through teacher-led and self-led activities.
A full-day version of the Preschool/Pre-K program with part-time options; classes follow a structured daily schedule and small teacher-to-student ratios.
Short-term care available to students enrolled in the full-day program when space is available.
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Before- and after-school care and holiday care offered while the daycare is open, with part-time schedules accepted.
Year-round childcare with age-specific classrooms that provide developmentally appropriate toys and activities.
A nurturing classroom designed for the youngest children with a low staff-to-child ratio to support individual routines and needs.
A classroom for busy toddlers that supports exploration within a predictable daily flow of activities.
A warm, nurturing environment that fosters curiosity and independence with a predictable routine.
A classroom set up to encourage creative play and self-expression; students in this room may also participate in the Pre-K/Preschool program.
Before- and after-school care and care on school breaks with opportunities for active and quiet play and homework help.
Licensing information may lag the regulator. Confirm with the provider before enrolling.
