Welcome to Little Feet, Big Steps Childcare and Preschool

Established in 2018 in Gretna, Nebraska, Little Feet, Big Steps (LFBS) provides a nurturing and dynamic learning environment tailored for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Located just southwest of Omaha in Sarpy County, our comprehensive childcare and preschool programs are designed to cater to the unique developmental stages of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarteners. At LFBS, we are committed to fostering each child's individual growth, learning, and creativity, ensuring they thrive in a supportive and enriching setting.

Why Choose Us?

• Secure Learning Environment: Our center ensures your child's safety with a secure entry system, unique codes for each family, and comprehensive 24/7 camera surveillance and recording both indoors and outdoors. We provide peace of mind for parents with our unwavering commitment to safety.

• Experienced and Caring Staff: Our qualified staff create a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment that feels like a second home, helping your child to thrive.

• Expert-Designed Curriculum: Developed and overseen by our Education Director, Emily Campbell, who holds a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, our curriculum meets and exceeds Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines (ELG), providing a seamless educational journey from infancy through pre-kindergarten.

• Nutritious Meals and Snacks: We commit to your child's health with well-balanced, nutritionally sound breakfast and lunch meals as well as snacks that meet or exceed Federal and Nebraska nutritional standards.

• Flexible Daycare Services: We offer both full-time (4-5 days per week) and part-time (2-3 days per week) childcare options to accommodate your family’s unique childcare needs.

• All-Inclusive Tuition: Our tuition covers all meals, snacks, school supplies, and curriculum materials, ensuring no additional out-of-pocket expenses.

• Before and After School Transportation: We provide convenient transportation services to and from three local elementary schools—Aspen Creek, Harvest Hills, and Thomas—simplifying logistics for busy families.

• Locally Owned and Community-Focused: As a family-owned, owner-operated center deeply rooted in the Gretna community, Little Feet, Big Steps stands apart from corporate franchises or absentee-owned centers. Our owners live in and are actively involved in the Gretna community, ensuring a warm, family-like atmosphere where decisions are focused on what's best for our communities children and their families.

• Owner Presence: As the Owner/Director, my daily on-site presence ensures prompt and effective resolution of any concerns, maintaining our high standards.

• Complementary Events: Our calendar is filled with community-building and family-engaging events such as the Fall Festival, Christmas Program for Preschool and Pre-K age groups, a Pre-K Graduation, Grandparents Day, Muffins with Mom (Mother's Day), and Donuts with Dad (Father's Day).

• Continuous Learning: Our educators receive ongoing training with two LFBS-paid continuing education classes annually, keeping them at the forefront of early childhood education practices.

• Safety and Recreation: Our facility includes a versatile multi-purpose room that doubles as an indoor gymnasium and a shelter-in-place storm shelter, providing safe indoor recreation and ensuring continuous fun and safety, even during inclement weather or severe storm and emergency events.