First Steps School in La Crescenta, CA offers co鈥揺d early childhood education for grades PK鈥揔 in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting.
The school serves 200 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 40:5 teachers.
Founded in 1991, First Steps School provides a day care and early learning program within the Los Angeles preschool community. Summer school programs are available to enrolled students.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
200 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies based on Number of days and program signed up. contact school for more info.
Admissions Director
Katrine Ebrahimian
Admissions Associate
Dzia Vartabedian
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First Steps School?
The application deadline for First Steps School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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