Little Footsteps Child Development Center

We had a disappointing experience with this daycare. We were excited for our son to start building friendships, but the environment felt judgmental and lacked warmth. The lead toddler teacher at the time was a young high school/college student who, although kind, appeared to lack experience in understanding toddler behavior. It was clear she was repeating what the director told her to say, which was surprising given the director claimed to have a degree. When our son began biting—something not uncommon at 18 months—they quickly labeled him as needing SPECIAL CARE, without exploring the cause. It was concerning that incidents like biting a teacher could occur. How does a toddler manage to bite an adult without it being noticed or prevented? Looking back, I regret not recognizing the signs sooner—our son wasn't the happiest kid attending this daycare. (He's at a loving daycare now, and he's so HAPPY) Knowing his sweet nature, we believe he was reacting to negative behavior or energy from someone at the center. This center focused mostly on crafts and passive supervision, which isn’t meaningful engagement. Additionally, we were told that language was a barrier, as they claimed he didn’t understand English. Ironically, he understands English better than Spanish. I genuinely believe this daycare needs to improve in several areas—particularly in warmth, attentiveness to both children and parents, and the quality of activities offered. Overall, we felt unwelcome at this daycare, and we hope the director reevaluates the program to better support all children, especially when it comes to supporting toddlers in a healthy, respectful, and inclusive way.