Mini Steps Daycare
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Mini Steps Daycare
is Now Open!

Mini Steps Daycare is a licensed group family daycare in Park Slope, Brooklyn, dedicated to providing personalized attention and developmental care for infants and toddlers. Run by experienced educator Tamari Alpaidze, our program blends learning, play, and love in a safe home-like setting.

About Our Provider

Mini Steps Daycare is operated by Tamari Alpaidze, an experienced caregiver with years of hands-on work in infant and toddler classrooms. Tamari holds a degree in Psychology and has completed comprehensive training in early childhood development, including Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and Health & Safety certification.

Her professional experience — combined with her warm, nurturing personality — ensures that every child receives attentive, loving care in a safe, home-like environment.

At Mini Steps, your child will find a home away from home — a place where their first steps toward independence, confidence, and friendship are guided with care and love.

About Mini Steps Daycare

Founded with the belief that every child deserves a warm and supportive beginning, Mini Steps Daycare provides a structured yet flexible daily routine designed for the unique needs of infants and toddlers.

Our program blends play-based learning, music, art, and sensory activities to encourage natural curiosity and cognitive development. Each day is thoughtfully planned to balance learning, rest, and exploration — creating an environment where children thrive emotionally, socially, and physically.

Our Philosophy

We believe that the early years of life lay the foundation for lifelong growth. That’s why we focus on building trust, emotional security, and joyful learning experiences.

At Mini Steps, we follow each child’s rhythm — offering gentle guidance, open communication with parents, and a caring space that feels like family.

Our Program

Age Groups & Care

Mini Steps Daycare welcomes children from 6 weeks to 24+ months, providing a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for each age group. • Infants (6 weeks – 12 months): Focus on gentle routines, tummy time, sensory exploration, and one-on-one attention. • Toddlers (12 – 24+ months): Encouraged to build independence through play, early learning, music, and social interaction.

Age Groups & Care

Mini Steps Daycare welcomes children from 6 weeks to 24+ months, providing a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for each age group. • Infants (6 weeks – 12 months): Focus on gentle routines, tummy time, sensory exploration, and one-on-one attention. • Toddlers (12 – 24+ months): Encouraged to build independence through play, early learning, music, and social interaction.

Age Groups & Care

Mini Steps Daycare welcomes children from 6 weeks to 24+ months, providing a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for each age group. • Infants (6 weeks – 12 months): Focus on gentle routines, tummy time, sensory exploration, and one-on-one attention. • Toddlers (12 – 24+ months): Encouraged to build independence through play, early learning, music, and social interaction.

Daily Activities

Each day includes a balance of structured learning and free exploration to support your child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive growth. Activities include: • Circle time & story time • Sensory play and creative art • Music & movement • Outdoor play (weather permitting) • Nap & rest time • Nutritious meals and snacks (You can visually embed your daily schedule image just below this list — it fits perfectly here.)

Daily Activities

Each day includes a balance of structured learning and free exploration to support your child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive growth. Activities include: • Circle time & story time • Sensory play and creative art • Music & movement • Outdoor play (weather permitting) • Nap & rest time • Nutritious meals and snacks (You can visually embed your daily schedule image just below this list — it fits perfectly here.)

Daily Activities

Each day includes a balance of structured learning and free exploration to support your child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive growth. Activities include: • Circle time & story time • Sensory play and creative art • Music & movement • Outdoor play (weather permitting) • Nap & rest time • Nutritious meals and snacks (You can visually embed your daily schedule image just below this list — it fits perfectly here.)

Meals & Nutrition

Children enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks prepared daily with a focus on nutrition and balance. Parents may also choose to provide their own food if preferred. We follow all dietary restrictions and allergy precautions to ensure every child’s safety and comfort.

Meals & Nutrition

Children enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks prepared daily with a focus on nutrition and balance. Parents may also choose to provide their own food if preferred. We follow all dietary restrictions and allergy precautions to ensure every child’s safety and comfort.

Meals & Nutrition

Children enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks prepared daily with a focus on nutrition and balance. Parents may also choose to provide their own food if preferred. We follow all dietary restrictions and allergy precautions to ensure every child’s safety and comfort.

Hours & Tuition

Our hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Tuition rates are based on your child’s schedule — whether they are enrolled full-time (5 days a week) or part-time. Please contact us directly for current tuition details and availability.

Hours & Tuition

Our hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Tuition rates are based on your child’s schedule — whether they are enrolled full-time (5 days a week) or part-time. Please contact us directly for current tuition details and availability.

Hours & Tuition

Our hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Tuition rates are based on your child’s schedule — whether they are enrolled full-time (5 days a week) or part-time. Please contact us directly for current tuition details and availability.

Enrollment & Admission

Enrollment is open year-round, based on space availability. To begin the admission process, please contact us to schedule a tour. We encourage families to visit and experience our warm, welcoming environment firsthand.

Enrollment & Admission

Enrollment is open year-round, based on space availability. To begin the admission process, please contact us to schedule a tour. We encourage families to visit and experience our warm, welcoming environment firsthand.

Enrollment & Admission

Enrollment is open year-round, based on space availability. To begin the admission process, please contact us to schedule a tour. We encourage families to visit and experience our warm, welcoming environment firsthand.

Daily Schedule

Calendar

Mini Steps Daycare will be closed on the following federal holidays and vacation periods. Tuition is due in full for all holidays, provider vacations, and family absences in order to maintain enrollment.

🏛 Federal Holidays (November 2025 – December 2026)

·       November 11, 2025 – Veterans Day ·       November 27–28, 2025 – Thanksgiving Day & Day After ·       December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day ·       January 1, 2026 – New Year’s Day ·       January 19, 2026 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day ·       February 16, 2026 – Presidents’ Day ·       May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day ·       July 4, 2026 – Independence Day ·       September 7, 2026 – Labor Day ·       October 12, 2026 – Columbus Day ·       November 11, 2026 – Veterans Day ·       November 26–27, 2026 – Thanksgiving Day & Day After ·       December 25, 2026 – Christmas Day

🏛 Federal Holidays (November 2025 – December 2026)

·       November 11, 2025 – Veterans Day ·       November 27–28, 2025 – Thanksgiving Day & Day After ·       December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day ·       January 1, 2026 – New Year’s Day ·       January 19, 2026 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day ·       February 16, 2026 – Presidents’ Day ·       May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day ·       July 4, 2026 – Independence Day ·       September 7, 2026 – Labor Day ·       October 12, 2026 – Columbus Day ·       November 11, 2026 – Veterans Day ·       November 26–27, 2026 – Thanksgiving Day & Day After ·       December 25, 2026 – Christmas Day

🏛 Federal Holidays (November 2025 – December 2026)

·       November 11, 2025 – Veterans Day ·       November 27–28, 2025 – Thanksgiving Day & Day After ·       December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day ·       January 1, 2026 – New Year’s Day ·       January 19, 2026 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day ·       February 16, 2026 – Presidents’ Day ·       May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day ·       July 4, 2026 – Independence Day ·       September 7, 2026 – Labor Day ·       October 12, 2026 – Columbus Day ·       November 11, 2026 – Veterans Day ·       November 26–27, 2026 – Thanksgiving Day & Day After ·       December 25, 2026 – Christmas Day

🌤 Vacation Closures

·       Winter Break 2025/26: Closed December 25, 2025 – January 4, 2026 (resume January 5, 2026) ·       Summer Break 2026: Closed June 29 – July 5, 2026 (resume July 6, 2026) ·       Winter Break 2026/27: Closed December 25, 2026 – January 3, 2027 (resume January 4, 2027)

🌤 Vacation Closures

·       Winter Break 2025/26: Closed December 25, 2025 – January 4, 2026 (resume January 5, 2026) ·       Summer Break 2026: Closed June 29 – July 5, 2026 (resume July 6, 2026) ·       Winter Break 2026/27: Closed December 25, 2026 – January 3, 2027 (resume January 4, 2027)

🌤 Vacation Closures

·       Winter Break 2025/26: Closed December 25, 2025 – January 4, 2026 (resume January 5, 2026) ·       Summer Break 2026: Closed June 29 – July 5, 2026 (resume July 6, 2026) ·       Winter Break 2026/27: Closed December 25, 2026 – January 3, 2027 (resume January 4, 2027)

⚠️ Emergency Closures

Mini Steps Daycare may close in cases of severe weather, illness, or other emergencies. Parents will be notified immediately by text, phone, or email. We do not follow NYC public school closure schedules.

⚠️ Emergency Closures

Mini Steps Daycare may close in cases of severe weather, illness, or other emergencies. Parents will be notified immediately by text, phone, or email. We do not follow NYC public school closure schedules.

⚠️ Emergency Closures

Mini Steps Daycare may close in cases of severe weather, illness, or other emergencies. Parents will be notified immediately by text, phone, or email. We do not follow NYC public school closure schedules.

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© 2025 N&T Family Group Inc.

All rights reserved.

Some photos and graphics provided by Freepik contributors.