What We Offer:
Our kindergarten program is a structured and engaging learning environment that fosters both intellectual and personal growth. Our curriculum includes language arts – encompassing reading, writing, vocabulary, and comprehension-along with math, science, social studies. We incorporate Armenian language to build a strong educational foundation and use STEAM learning to promote creativity, critical thinking and problem solving. In addition to academics, we emphasize social-emotional development and independence, helping children gain confidence, responsibility and essential classroom skills. Our goal is to equip each child with the knowledge and readiness needed for successful transition into elementary school by creating a sanctuary where they can embrace both their Armenian and heritage and their American dreams. By the time children graduate First Steps, they are well prepared for elementary school, ready to succeed academically and socially.
Enrollment Fees: $950
Due at time of registration to guarantee a spot for your child for each school year. Enrollment fees are non-refundable.
- Annual Registration Fee: $500
- Earthquake/Disaster Preparedness & Security Fee: $200
- Special In-House Monthly Events & Supply Fee: $250
Tuition
The following are the tuition rates and school fees for the 2025-2026 school year.
Full Time Program (per calendar month)
- Five Full Days $1532 .00
Sibling Discounts
- Siblings attending school at the same time will receive 50% off the second and third sibling’s Annual Registration fee.
- There will be no discount applied to other enrollment fees.
- First sibling will have 15% off their monthly tuition
- Second sibling will have 30% off their monthly tuition.
Kindergarten FAQs
Here at First Steps we strive to help strengthen and maintain children’s Armenian identity and cultural roots. In order to preserve an important aspect of our heritage, our language, we incorporate both Armenian and English into our curriculum and daily activities. We strive to teach children words and phrases in both languages to strengthen both their English and Armenian.
Our staff consists of a culturally variant group of teachers and assistants who speak a variety of different languages and dialects. We strive to maintain a sense of togetherness while adjusting curriculum to fit the needs of children’s dialects rather than separating children on the basis of dialect. For example, in a classroom with both Western and Eastern Armenian speaking students, worksheets would be produced in both dialects to cater each student’s needs.
For each age group, First Steps has assigned a different color uniform. Uniforms are available for purchase at Modella Uniforms.
Yes. The tuition rate includes a morning snack and lunch. After enrollment, parents will receive a lunch menu with a weekly breakdown of all items on our menu.