First Steps

First Steps Child Care Center provides caring, high quality care for every child. Because your child deserves the right place to learn, grow and be loved.

Our program offers child care for children 0-5 years old as well as before/after school care. We offer activities for young families including:

-Preschool Power Hour
A special one-of-a-kind program for children ages 0-4. At Preschool Power Hour every child is accompanied by an adult and enjoys classes filled with great age-appropriate learning activities. Each class consists of Bible time, large motor experiences, creative art activities, and music and rhythm fun.

08/24/2026

Preschool Power Hour is back September 9!

Join us each Wednesday from 9-10AM! During each Power Hour session, children ages 1-4 years old will explore core learning concepts through music, crafts and play. Invite a friend!

Learn more and register at the link below.
https://welcome.smls.org/first-steps/pre-school-power-hour/

08/04/2026

Come say hi!

Stop by the St. Matthew’s and First Steps table at Oconomowoc Kid's Fest today!!

🕘 Fun starts @ 9am
👪 Family Friendly Fun!
🎠 Pony Cycle Rides, Rock Wall, Number Jump, Bubble Tents, Give Aways, Boat Rides and so much more!

06/18/2026

Vacation Bible School – Ride the Wave!
July 20–24 | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM

Get ready for an exciting week at St. Matthew’s Vacation Bible School, where kids will “Ride the Wave” and discover how God is with us through every challenge and joy, based on Isaiah 43:2. This fun-filled experience includes Bible stories, music, games, crafts, and friendship—all in a welcoming, faith-filled environment.

Registration is open:
https://stmatthewsoconomowoc.ccbchurch.com/.../responses/new

06/08/2026

260+ TICKETS SOLD!!😲

Because our amazing community showed up big, we have officially crossed our final collective group threshold! Now, EVERY SINGLE PERSON who purchases tickets through our web portal will receive:
🧢 A FREE DockHounds hat
🌭 A FREE hot dog
🥤 A FREE drink (soda or a draft beer)

If you already bought your tickets, thank you! You’re getting free gear and free dinner! If you haven't bought yours yet, what are you waiting for?

School’s out. Game’s on. Cheer on the DockHounds with St. Matthew’s!
Secure your tickets here: https://smls.org/events/

06/05/2026

Vacation Bible School – Ride the Wave!
July 20–24 | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM

Get ready for an exciting week at St. Matthew’s Vacation Bible School, where kids will “Ride the Wave” and discover how God is with us through every challenge and joy, based on Isaiah 43:2. This fun-filled experience includes Bible stories, music, games, crafts, and friendship—all in a welcoming, faith-filled environment.

Registration is now open:
https://stmatthewsoconomowoc.ccbchurch.com/.../responses/new

Address

1650 Brown Street
Oconomowoc, WI
53066

Telephone

(262) 912-6338

Website

https://welcome.smls.org/first-steps/

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