About Us
Welcome to First Step Preschool
First Step Preschool has been owned and operated by sisters, Traci Coletti and Lisa Hokanson since January of 1997. With our backgrounds in eduacation and our love for the education of children, we have built our school on the belief that every child needs a foundation in learning and socialization and that it should begin early in their childhood years. We take children ages 2.9 -6 years old and expose them to all aspects of our very unique preschool experience.
We are OCCS licensed and accredited.
At First Step Preschool, early childhood means meeting the needs of each individual student. We believe that preschool is essential in the fundamental development stages of a child's early life.
First Step offers each child an opportunity to take those "first steps" by implementing an affective environment which is colorful, pleasant, inviting and creates a comfortable atmosphere.
Our Goals
- encouraging creativity, following directions, teaching listening skills, encouraging self-reliance skills and developing an awareness of beauty in nature, music and art.
-developing a positive self-image by providing constant positive reinforcement on a daily basis.
-teaching children to interact more positively by expressing themselves through proper use of language and communication.
-providing an age-appropriate, challenging atmosphere which creates an increased sense of curiosity and individual development.
-encouraging parent involvement and participation through school related activities.
Our Teaching Staff
All of our staff meet all OCCS requirements, and are trained in First Aid and CPR. Our teaching staff believes that it is essential to make these early years a positive, hands-on experience for children to "turn them on" to school.
