Step by Step Child Care Center, Inc. - Morris

11/17/2025

📣 We’re Growing Our Team!

Step by Step Child Care Center, Inc. is looking for Substitute Teachers and Lead Teacher Substitutes to join our supportive, friendly, and dedicated staff. These roles help keep our classrooms running smoothly and ensure our children continue to learn and thrive each day.

Positions Available:
• Substitute Teachers
• Lead Teacher Substitutes

We’re looking for individuals who:
• Enjoy working with children
• Are reliable, positive, and professional
• Can step into a classroom and follow daily routines
• Have childcare or early education experience (preferred)

If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d love to connect.
Please call 815-941-1122 or message us for more information!

10/01/2025

It’s that time of year again when we begin working through our waitlist and reaching out to families as openings become available. Along the way, we’ve noticed that some of the contact information we have on file is no longer current. We’d love to make sure we don’t miss anyone, so we encourage families who are still interested in care to give us a quick call.
By checking in, you can confirm that you’re still in need of care, update your contact details if anything has changed, and make sure we’re able to reach you right away when a spot becomes available. This helps us keep the process running smoothly and ensures that prospective families don’t miss an opportunity when it’s their turn on the list.

We truly appreciate your time, and we look forward to hearing from you! 815-941-1122

09/17/2025

🌟 Quality Childcare & Preschool at Step by Step Child Care Center, Inc. in Morris! 🌟

💡 Looking for childcare that also prepares your child for Kindergarten?
Step by Step Child Care Center, Inc. is proud to provide the Head Start Program right inside our center, in partnership with YWCA Metropolitan Chicago.

✨ What is Head Start?

Head Start is a program for children ages 3–5 from income-eligible families. It combines affordable childcare with preschool learning, plus family and health support — giving your child the best possible start.

👩‍👩‍👧 For Parents

✅ Reliable childcare with a preschool program built in
✅ A Family Advocate to guide & support your family
✅ Workshops, training & community connections

🧸 For Children

🎨 A safe, caring environment with experienced teachers
📚 Fun learning activities to get ready for Kindergarten
💖 Support for health, growth & development

📋 Enrollment Requirements

Child’s birth certificate

Income verification (such as a W-2)

Physical & dental exam records

📞 Contact Us Today!

Step by Step Child Care Center, Inc. – Morris
📲 815-941-1122

👉 Call today to see if your family qualifies or stop in anytime Monday–Friday between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM!

08/06/2025

06/19/2025

**Job Title: Lead Teachers (Infant Room and Preschool Room)**

We are an accredited child care center seeking two experienced Lead Teachers for our Infant Room and Preschool Room.

**Infant Room Lead Teacher**
This is a full-time position with hours from 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM.

**Preschool Room Lead Teacher**
This is a part-time position with hours from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

**Responsibilities:**
- Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate program for the respective age group.
- Supervise children and ensure a safe and secure environment.
- Communicate regularly with parents about their child's progress.

**Qualifications:**
- Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or a related field.
- Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
- Strong leadership qualities and excellent communication skills.

**Benefits:**
- Discounted childcare for staff.
- Health and Dental insurance.
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time.

Pay depends on Credentials:
Pay ranges between $18.25-$21.25 an hour
We are looking for dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality care. If you meet these qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please apply by calling 815-941-1122 or email [email protected]

05/27/2025

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic lead preschool teacher to join our team. While prior teaching experience is beneficial, coursework in Early Childhood Education is a requirement for this role.

The position offers a weekday schedule, Monday through Friday, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no weekend or evening hours. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off (PTO), health and dental insurance, and discounted childcare.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by email [email protected] or by calling 815-941-1122.

04/25/2025

Head Start funding is at risk. If it made a difference for you too, share your story at bit.ly/ywcaheadstart and speak out using . Together, we can protect what matters

I'm a proud parent of two Head Start grads (6 & 7) and a 1-year-old in Early Head Start. What started as child care turned into so much more—school readiness, personal growth, and a community that helped me build a better future.

Head Start changed our lives. Now its funding is at risk. If it made a difference for you too, share your story at bit.ly/ywcaheadstart and speak out using . Together, we can protect what matters

03/31/2025

We are on the hunt for lead teachers and assistant teachers! Please email [email protected] or call us at 815-941-1122!

12/19/2024

Every center needs their own Elf on the Shelf to watch over the kids.....
And we may have one of the cutest ones.....😍
(This is edited and he was being held safely, we promise!)

Reminder: We are closed December 24 & 25 and December 31st and January 1st.

Christmas is getting so close and we hope our families have the best one yet!

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🤶