First steps to Big Dreams preschool

Are you looking for a more intimate setting for your little one while still receiving all the benefits of a Pre-K center?

At First Steps Big Dreams, we offer an individualized curriculum designed to meet each child where they are developmentally. With small teacher-to-child ratios and a loving, dedicated staff, your child receives the personalized attention they deserve.

We pride ourselves on strong family communication and provide live updates throughout the day, so you're always connected to your child's learning, growth, and daily experiences.

Email us 📧 [email protected]
Call us ☎️ (512) 210-8252
Message us for enrollment details

🧽🫧🥣Real world experiences ( Dish washing station) 🫧🧽🥣

Today the children enjoyed a real-world learning experience at our dish washing station! Using rags, sponges, soap, and water, the children practiced important life skills while engaging in sensory play. This activity encouraged fine motor development, hand-eye coordination, independence, problem-solving, and pretend play as they explored washing, scrubbing, rinsing, and cleaning just like grown-ups. It also promoted turn-taking, responsibility, and language development through hands-on learning and social interaction.

✨Now Hiring: Full-Time & Part-Time Teachers✨
📍 San Marcos, TX
💲 $13/hour

We are a small, family-owned daycare/micro school looking to add 1 full-time teacher and part-time teacher to our team! If you love playing, cuddling babies, reading stories, and doing arts & crafts, we’d love to meet you.

You will be working with children ages 3 months–3 years old in a supportive classroom environment where there is always another teacher (or two) with you. We pride ourselves on maintaining small ratios and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for both children and staff.

✨ What We Offer:

* Flexible scheduling for part-time staff
* Small classroom ratios
* Supportive team environment
* Weekly staff treats and appreciation from the owners
* Opportunity to grow in early childhood education

📚 Training Information:
Employees are responsible for paying for required state trainings upfront. After 90 days of employment, we will reimburse the cost of certifications.

✅ Requirements:

* Must pass fingerprinting and background check
* Reliable transportation
* Must complete required state trainings
* High school diploma or GED
* Valid ID
* Must love working with children
* Availability between 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

If you are dependable, caring, and enjoy helping little ones learn and grow, we’d love for you to apply! Message us or call us ☎️ (512) 210-8252 to schedule an interview.

Today in our Pre-K class, we had a fun and creative sensory activity with playdough! The children started by exploring and molding their playdough, strengthening their fine motor skills. Then we added a variety of materials like colored sticks, googly eyes, pom-poms, glitter, and stickers.

The kids used their imagination to decorate their creations, sticking and designing unique masterpieces. This activity encouraged creativity, hand-eye coordination, and self-expression—all while having so much fun!

🕒 Schedule:
Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
(Full-time or morning shift available)

✨ Requirements:
• Must pass background check & fingerprinting
• High school diploma or GED (or willing to obtain)
• CPR certification preferred (or willing to obtain)
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred, but not required

💛 Why Join Us?
• Supportive & positive environment
• Ongoing training
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact

📩 Apply today and help shape bright futures!

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Tiny Hands, Big Skills: Fine Motor Development in Babies & Toddlers

Fine motor skills involve the small muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrists that help children grasp, hold, and manipulate objects.

In babies, these skills begin with reflexes like grasping and gradually develop into intentional reaching and holding.

As toddlers grow, they start picking up small objects, stacking blocks, and turning pages in books.

Simple activities like offering rattles, soft toys, and textured objects encourage early hand exploration.

Finger foods are also a great way to build coordination and independence during mealtime.

Encouraging play with stacking cups, shape sorters, and simple puzzles helps refine control and precision.

Activities like scribbling with crayons or playing with playdough strengthen hand muscles and coordination.

Pouring water, transferring objects with spoons, or using tweezers can add fun, purposeful practice.

These small movements build the foundation for future skills like writing, dressing, and self-care.

Every grasp, pinch, and release helps strengthen the connection between the brain and the hands.

Providing opportunities for fine motor play supports confidence, independence, and lifelong skills.

Fine motor development may look small, but it plays a big role in a child’s growth and ability to interact with the world.



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