Step One School
Daycare center in Berkeley, CA. 499 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94708
About the program
Step One School is a licensed daycare center in Berkeley, California, on the state register since 1985. It is licensed for 108 children and serves preschool ages.
Step One School is a private early education center in Berkeley, California, offering programs for children aged two to five.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Step One School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,705 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
101223(a)(3) · 101229(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Step One School provides a welcoming and supportive environment for students to learn and grow. The teachers and staff are caring, attentive, and dedicated to helping students succeed. I really appreciate the positive atmosphere and focus on building confidence, skills, and a strong foundation for the future. Highly recommended!
Kamrunnahar Bina · 5/5 on Google · a week agoI cannot accurately express how grateful our family is for Step One School. I want to specifically call out the experience we had with our daughter while she attended. We moved across the country to be closer to family, and our experience at a previous preschool was the antithesis of what we experienced at Step One. Our daughter loves to sing, and would often at her previous preschool (as a 4 year old!) be written up…
Kate Gibson · 5/5 on Google · a year agoStep One School - 5-Star Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Step One School is a wonderful place for learning. The staff are friendly and supportive, and the environment feels welcoming and positive. I really appreciate the dedication to students and the quality of education. Highly recommended!
Md Mamun · 5/5 on Google · 4 weeks agoStep One lives up to its hype. The teachers are attuned and dedicated, the admin is responsive and professional, and most importantly the kids are thriving. The longevity in the teaching staff speaks for itself. I am a lucky parent to connect with this wonderful school through my child every day.
Sophie Johnson · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
499 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94708
Questions about Step One School
Is Step One School licensed?
Yes. Step One School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 010209297), with a licensed capacity of 108 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Step One School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for Step One School, 2 of them Type A, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Step One School take?
Step One School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Step One School cost?
Step One School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
