A thoughtful, Bilingual approach to Early Learning.
Reggio-Emilia Inspired Daycare & Preschool located in Burien, WA & Redmond, WA
Little Steps. Big Discoveries.
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Nurturing, individualized infant care focused on hands-on learning in a safe and comfortable environment.
Infant
Our bilingual toddler program encourages independence, creativity through sensory play, arts and crafts, outdoor exploration and hands-on learning in a screen-free environment.
Toddler
Our Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool and Pre-K program combines early literacy, handwriting practice, math, creative arts, and bilingual learning to build confidence, social skills, and kindergarten readiness.
Preschool & Pre-K
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Little Hands. Big Discoveries.
What do our days look like at Curious Steps?
At Curious Steps, every day is filled with meaningful, hands-on experiences that encourage creativity and a lifelong love of learning. Our 100% Screen-Free Environment gives children the opportunity to explore, create new friendships and memories that will last a lifetime!
Early literacy is an important part of Curious Steps. We help children build a love for reading through story telling, letter recognition, phonics and interactive activities.
Daily Outdoor Discovery, rain or shine! Children explore our fun play structures, participate in kid’s gardening, gross motor games & more!
We support early handwriting skills and help children develop their pencil grip, practice writing letters and small words and improve their handwriting well before kindergarten!
Creative Art at Curious Steps gives kids the chance to express themselves, explore shapes, colors and use their individual styles to make beautiful artistic keepsakes.
Led by our Spanish teachers, our Spanish Immersion experience is naturally woven naturally into daily routines, songs, stories and activities.
Water Play, Sensory Bins, Textures, Scooping, Pouring, Monthly Themes and Hands-on Discoveries helps develop fine motor skills used for handwriting.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A 5-Star Rated Burien Childcare Program Trusted by Families
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Daily Outdoor Activities
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Sensory Play
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Kids Gardening
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Themed Preschool & PreK Discovery
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Bilingual English/Spanish Learning
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Handwriting Practice
What is Reggio-Emilia?
Learning Through the Seasons - Guided by Curiosity
Our Curriculum is guided by a Reggio Emilia-inspired, hands-on approach that honors children as capable, curious individuals.
In true Reggio Emilia fashion, learning is shaped by children’s interests, supported by thoughtful teachers, and enriched through meaningful experiences and interactions with peers.
Our environment is intentionally prepared and thoughtfully cared for to reflect the Reggio belief that the space itself is the child’s third teacher. Beautiful, inviting materials, natural lighting and calm, purposeful space encourage exploration, independence, and engagement at every age.
Rather than a one-size-fits-all program, we adapt our approach to meet each child where they are. Teachers observe closely, listen intentionally, and design experiences that support growth across all developmental areas: social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative.
Learning unfolds through hands-on exploration, art, sensory experiences, daily routines, and bilingual English and Spanish interactions. Children are encouraged to ask questions, express ideas, collaborate with peers, and explore materials in open-ended ways that build confidence and joy in learning.
We follow a seasonal, theme-based, Bilingual (Spanish / English) Curriculum inspired by the world around us and the interests of the children.
We look forward to helping your child take Curious Steps in a direction that inspires them!
A thoughtful start to Early Learning
✔ Small-group care that allows for individualized care and attention
✔ Reggio-Emilia Inspired Approach focused on curiosity, confidence & hands-on learning
✔ Bilingual English & Spanish exposure woven naturally into daily routines
✔ 100% Screen-Free environment designed to support emotional wellbeing
✔ 100% Dye-free, nutritious meals with a focus on whole & organic ingredients
Burien’s Top-Rated Premium Childcare Service - Offering Infant Daycare, Toddler Childcare, Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten readiness services. We proudly serve working families in Burien, West Seattle, Seatac, Tukwila, South Seattle & Des Moines.
Now serving Redmond families!
Curious Steps brings our nurturing, screen-free approach to Early Learning in Redmond - Education Hill.
Our Redmond program offers Preschool & Pre-K with hands-on learning, bilingual enrichment, early academics, sensory play, art, music and gardening. Inquire for more details.