Business Details
Trusted Childcare & Early Education Centers in Kansas
At A Step Above Academy, we recognize the critical role early childhood plays in shaping lifelong development. Our dedicated team creates nurturing environments where children build foundational skills through structured learning and exploration. With centers in Bonner Springs and Olathe, Kansas, we serve families seeking quality care that balances educational enrichment with safety. Our approach emphasizes individualized attention, empowering each child to progress at their own pace while fostering confidence and curiosity. We maintain secure, monitored facilities staffed by background-checked professionals committed to child development.By offering flexible scheduling and stress-reduction support for parents, we aim to strengthen family dynamics while advancing children's readiness for future academic challenges. Our pricing adapts to location-specific needs, with occasional part-time discounts available. Through career advancement opportunities for educators and personalized tours for prospective families, we strive to create mutually beneficial relationships within our communities.
Services
Childcare Services
Early Education
Career Advancement
Stress Management
Development Programs
Highlights and features
- We implement structured development programs for ages 0-8
- Our centers maintain monitored security and background-checked staff
- We offer flexible 12-hour daily availability for working parents
- Our specialists focus on individualized learning path creation
- We provide career advancement opportunities for childcare professionals
What people say
Understanding staff
Clean facility
Safe atmosphere
Career growth
Developmental focus
Services
Childcare Services
Our childcare programs provide safe, structured environments for children aged 0-8. Certified specialists implement developmentally appropriate activities that foster cognitive growth and social skills. Facilities feature monitored security systems and age-specific learning materials to ensure optimal developmental progress.
Early Education
Research-based early education curricula prepare children for kindergarten through play-based learning. Programs emphasize literacy foundations, numeracy concepts, and creative expression while maintaining state-mandated safety standards. Teachers create individualized learning plans for each child's unique needs.
Career Advancement
We offer professional development opportunities for childcare educators through mentorship programs and continuing education resources. Staff receive training in child development best practices and classroom management techniques to enhance their expertise in early childhood education.
Stress Management
Our extended-hour services and flexible scheduling options help reduce parental stress. By providing reliable childcare, we enable caregivers to maintain work-life balance while ensuring children receive consistent, quality care in a nurturing environment.
Development Programs
Customized development programs focus on motor skills, language acquisition, and emotional regulation. Specialists use evidence-based assessment tools to track progress and adjust activities that promote each child's unique developmental trajectory through age-appropriate challenges.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We provide care for children from infancy through 8 years old, with age-specific programs tailored to developmental needs.
What are your operating hours?
Our centers operate Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM to accommodate working families' schedules.
Do you offer part-time options?
Yes, we provide part-time childcare arrangements with potential discounted rates based on availability and family needs.
Are your staff certified?
All childcare specialists undergo background checks and maintain current certifications in early childhood education best practices.
How can I schedule a visit?
You can arrange a facility tour through our website contact form or by calling our main office directly.