Renee Hilderbrand
owner/director
Kelly taylorAssistant Director / 3K teacher
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IF YOU NURTURE A CHILD'S THIRST FOR LEARNING FROM A VERY EARLY AGE, THAT CHILD WILL CONTINUE TO SEEK KNOWLEDGE AND THRIVE THROUGHOUT THEIR SCHOOL CAREER!" Renee Hilderbrand RENEE HAS WORKED IN CHILDCARE FOR 19 YEARS, HER PASSION FOR TEACHING CHILDREN SHOWS IN EVERYTHING SHE DOES. RENEE PURCHASED FIRST STEPS EARLY LEARNING CENTER IN 2015, AFTER BEING ON STAFF HERE FOR 17 YEARS. renee has been married to her high school sweetheart, lewayne for 32 years. they have 4 children and 6 grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with Lewayne and their family and fishing! renee is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children in our community! I love children, and I love that I am able to participate in shaping their lives and their education!" Kelly Taylor kelLY HAS WORKED IN CHILDCARE FOR 19 YEARS. SHE HAS BEEN ON STAFF AT FIRST STEPS FOR 7 YEARS. SHE AND HER HUSBAND RUSSELL HAVE TWO WONDERFUL CHILDREN, SALLY AND JACKSON. SHE IS A MEMBER OF RIDDLES BEND BAPTIST CHURCH, WHERE SHE IS ALSO INVOLVED WITH THE CHILDREN'S GROUP. KELLY LOVES TO SPEND HER FREE TIME WITH HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS, SHE ALSO LOVES TO TRAVEL. |
We Have 6 Classrooms
we follow state guidelines
we have a 5:1 ratio in classrooms
we do not have bus drop-off, or pick-up
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thank you for your interest in first steps early Learning Center!
We are an Alabama State Licensed early Learning Center. We offer programs for infants through pre-k students & after school care We are early Learning center guidelines certified Cpr certified~ cda certified~ cacfp certified~ Member of The gadsden/etowah chamber WE ARE THRILLED TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE and EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY! |
our teachers
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"miss kacy" Hawk
Toddler 2 room~ "I Love nurturing and caring for young children!" 
Kacy has 7 years experience in childcare. she first worked at First Steps from 2010-2014, then as a nanny for 2 years, and she has been back with us since February 2017. Kacy IS THE MOTHER OF AN INCREDIBLE LITTLE GIRL, CARRIGAN CARROLL, who is her ENTIRE WORLD. IN her SPARE TIME she LOVEs TO HANGOUT WITH CARRIGAN AND FAMILY, and READ (HARRY POTTER IS her FAVORITE) AND WALK.
"miss sally" taylor
infant room~ "I love my job and I am honored to have the privilege of caring for your child!"
sally has been with first steps for 1 year. She is a 2016 graduate of southside high school, where she attended etowah county tech center's early childhood program. She is an active member of Riddle's bend baptist church. in her spare time, she enjoys going on mission trips and sharing the gospel with children.
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"miss cindy" mitchell
infant room~ "I LOVE MY JOB AND I love my babies!"
cindy was with first steps from May 2001 to february 2007, she returned in november of 2014. she attended glencoe high school, and has a 22 year old son, who is her world!
"miss Jessica" ricks
2-3 year old room~ It is an honor and a blessing that i get to teach your children!"
jessica has a b.a. in elementary education and a private certification in early education nursery/ kindergarten.
"miss Ashley" Robinson
Toddler room~ " my toddlers keep me busy, but i love each and every one of them!"
ashley has been in childcare for 4 years. she has been with first steps since January 2017. When she is not working she enjoys fishing and traveling.
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We love to make learning fun!
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Our Staff Loved Participating in The United Way, Success by Six, Girlfriend Gala!
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First Steps "Seussical the Musical" table at the 2017 Girlfriend Gala!
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