First Steps Child Development Center has been a pillar in Early Childhood Education in the community for over 60 years. First Steps offers the highest standard of childcare and early childhood education for ages 6 weeks through age 5, with six classrooms and separate indoor and outdoor gym areas. The Center is housed within the First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge, TN and operates as a "daughter ministry" of the church. However, the program is not a religious program in nature. First Steps has consistently been a 3 Star Center in the State of Tennessee, and is currently going through national accreditation as a Center of Excellence with NECPA. Over 63% of our teachers hold a minimum of a C.D.A in Early Childhood Education, with many having bachelor's and master's degrees as well. We fully support our teachers as they provide the highest quality in early childhood education.
