First Step Preschool

218 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

First Step Preschool and Daycare, located at 7700 Malibu Dr. in Parma, Ohio, is a community-oriented early childhood education facility that provides both preschool programming and comprehensive daycare services. The center is designed to support working families by offering a structured, nurturing environment where children can participate in early learning activities, socialization, and play. Its location in a quiet residential area of Parma makes it a convenient choice for local parents seeking a safe and reliable setting for their child’s formative years.

The school emphasizes a balanced approach to development, focusing on preparing young children for their transition into elementary school through foundational academic skills and essential social-emotional growth. By integrating daycare needs with an educational curriculum, First Step aims to provide a consistent daily routine that fosters curiosity and confidence. Whether children are there for full-day care or targeted preschool sessions, the facility strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes the well-being and developmental milestones of every student in its care.

218

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for First Step Preschool
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	39
Black	15
Asian	7
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
140 (64.2 %)
Hispanic
39 (17.9 %)
Two or More
16 (7.3 %)
Black
15 (6.9 %)
Asian
7 (3.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Parma City
Phone:	(440)885-8645
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 218