Curriculum
Licensed Infant Care in Nebraska
Snuggly, responsive care for ages 6 weeks–18 months.
What We Offer
Gentle Routines And Responsive Caregiving For Your Baby’s First Year
Where little ones feel safe, loved, and ready to explore.
At A Step Ahead, we understand how precious these early months are. Our infant care program provides a safe, loving, and stimulating environment for your baby to grow and thrive. We follow your baby’s cues and your family’s routines for feeding, sleeping, and soothing. Every small milestone is celebrated with care, and we keep you connected with friendly updates, so you’ll never miss a precious moment. Your baby’s happiness and well-being are at the heart of everything we do.
What Infants Experience
Engaging activities that nurture growth, curiosity, and connection.
- Warm attachment and lots of one-on-one interaction
- Language building through songs, stories, and conversation
- Tummy time and safe floor play to strengthen core and coordination
- Sensory exploration with soft textures, grasping toys, and simple cause-and-effect
- Early social skills through gentle peer interactions
- Outdoor fresh air in a shaded, age-appropriate space (weather permitting)
Safety and Love in Every Detail
A nurturing environment where your baby’s well-being comes first.
Your baby deserves the very best, and at A Step Ahead, we’re here to provide a caring, safe space where they can thrive. With a 1:4 teacher-to-child ratio, your little one gets plenty of love and attention. We also follow safe sleep practices, laying babies on their backs in cozy cribs, matching your sleep plan.
Feeding schedules are parent-guided for breastmilk, formula, or solid food introductions. Our staff is CPR and First Aid trained, and we prioritize open communication with parents to ensure your baby’s needs are always met. With a focus on cleanliness, security, and attentive care, we create a space where your baby can thrive.
Feeding schedules are parent-guided for breastmilk, formula, or solid food introductions. Our staff is CPR and First Aid trained, and we prioritize open communication with parents to ensure your baby’s needs are always met. With a focus on cleanliness, security, and attentive care, we create a space where your baby can thrive.
A Child Care Plan That Works As Hard As You Do
A Step Ahead Childcare offers great value for families looking for full service, developmental child care.
Whether you need full time weekly childcare or help for a few days a week or summer and holiday school breaks to keep your elementary age child ahead of the curve, we’ve got you covered. Every family’s needs are a little different and that is why we created programs that work with you and your child to give you the availability and schedule you need to succeed.
Full-time Child Care
Infants (0-18months)
Tuition
$315/week
Fee
$9.45
Total
$324.45/week
This is the best value for families who need full time childcare (5 days) each and every week. You have a guaranteed spot for your child(ren) every day each week (including summer and all school breaks / holidays) and offers the lowest cost per day.
Seasonal & Part-time Child Care
Part-time (3d) - Infants
Tuition
$261//week
Fee
$7.83
Total
$268.83/week
This is the best value for families who have needs for up to 3 days a week but still need reliable childcare each and every week. This option can be a great savings, but we only have a few of these spots in each age range so please call each center directly to inquire about part-time availability. We do not have a part-time rate for our School Age.
Applicable Discounts!
- Discounts apply for full-time students only
- Discounts may not be combined
Direct
Bank Payment
0
%
2+ Children
Enrolled
(Discount on oldest child only)
$
0
/wk
Military Parent /
Family
(Each child)
$
0
/wk
A Mother’s Story
" It’s Like Family "
Why Choose Us
We Are Happy to Assist Our Local Communities Now and in the Future
Your child will fall in love with learning at Step Ahead Child Care and Education Center.
We create a healthy, safe environment conducive to help them be themselves. It is our mission to offer children in Bellevue, Millard, Louisville, and Springfield everything they need for their cognitive development. Need to get your kid ready for the new school year? We can help!
We Teach Children to Work and Grow Together
Our facility is designed to offer your child the space to grow, share, and be themselves.
A Step Ahead Millard
- 2634 S 158th Plaza
- (402) 698-0118
- Mon – Fri: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
A Step Ahead Springfield
- 850 Park Dr
- (402) 809-7458
- Mon – Fri: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
A Step Ahead Omaha
- 10828 John Galt Blvd #200
- (402) 744-6112
- Mon – Fri: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
A Step Ahead Bellevue
- 2007 Smith Rd
- (402) 986-6885
- Mon – Fri: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM