Reviews
“Mini Steps is a Great & Very Clean facility for children. My 2 boys attended this daycare for several years and they loved it! The staff is very friendly, kind and attentive to the kids and their needs. The hours of operation are truly ideal for any working parent.“
- Cynthia
Meet the Team
Ms. Barbara
Director
I Teach: Pre-Kindergarten
Teaching Since: 1988
I love teaching children because: I love seeing children succeed at one milestone at a time and seeing them smile and being proud of their accomplishments makes me even happier!
Favorite Children’s Book: All Judy Blume Books
Teaching Since: 1988
I love teaching children because: I love seeing children succeed at one milestone at a time and seeing them smile and being proud of their accomplishments makes me even happier!
Favorite Children’s Book: All Judy Blume Books
Karen Petkewicz
Director
Ms. Karen
I am: Director, cook, bus driver, and teacher
Childcare: I started in the teaching field the summer of 1984
I love teaching because: I love to watch the children light up when they learn something new. I enjoy watching children build their love of learning. I love the opportunity of working with many people and learning from them. Thanks to the parents who have entrusted their child with me.
Favorite Children’s book: The Kissing Hand
I am: Director, cook, bus driver, and teacher
Childcare: I started in the teaching field the summer of 1984
I love teaching because: I love to watch the children light up when they learn something new. I enjoy watching children build their love of learning. I love the opportunity of working with many people and learning from them. Thanks to the parents who have entrusted their child with me.
Favorite Children’s book: The Kissing Hand
Ms. Nourin
Teacher
I Teach: The 3’s
Teaching Since: 2002
I love teaching because: I love to see children develop socially and intellectually. The intelligence of these young minds never ceases to amaze me. Being a part of their milestones is worth everything!
Favorite Children’s Book: The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss
Cynthia Leon
2's Teacher
I teach: Two's
I love teaching because: I love watching my students learn and grow every day. It amazes me how much I am also able to learn from all these little minds. I am happy I can make a difference in their lives!
I love teaching because: I love watching my students learn and grow every day. It amazes me how much I am also able to learn from all these little minds. I am happy I can make a difference in their lives!
Ashley Quick
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
I teach: Pre-k
Teaching since: 2010
I love teaching because: I have always loved being around kids. I love watching them grow and expand their learning abilities. The bond I built with them is such a special bond. I love the impact I have on them. The parents also appreciate what I bring to the table when it comes to teaching. This is my passion.
Favorite Children’s Book: Hungry Hungry Caterpillar
Teaching since: 2010
I love teaching because: I have always loved being around kids. I love watching them grow and expand their learning abilities. The bond I built with them is such a special bond. I love the impact I have on them. The parents also appreciate what I bring to the table when it comes to teaching. This is my passion.
Favorite Children’s Book: Hungry Hungry Caterpillar
Brianna Gross
Floater Teacher
Ms. Brianna Gross
I am: A floater
Childcare: Started in late 2022
I love teaching because: I love helping children learn new skills and helping them accomplish new tasks, tying their shoes, watching butterflies grow, help with their friends and their ABCS. I hope to be a positive role model to them. Fun fact I incorporate ASL whenever possible, being hard of hearing myself I know it's a great life skill to have!
Favorite children’s book: Clifford the Big Red Dog
Pamela Becerra
Teacher
Ms. Pam
I teach: Toddlers
Teaching since: 2021
I love teaching children because: I have a passion for being a part of their educational journey! Seeing their development over time is very rewarding to me, seeing them meet different milestones fills me with happiness! It's a treasure to work with them.
Favorite children’s book: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
I teach: Toddlers
Teaching since: 2021
I love teaching children because: I have a passion for being a part of their educational journey! Seeing their development over time is very rewarding to me, seeing them meet different milestones fills me with happiness! It's a treasure to work with them.
Favorite children’s book: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
Mr. E
Teacher
Mr. E
I teach: School Age
Teaching since: 2023
I love teaching children because: Their endless curiosity and eagerness to learn, is the perfect match for my autodidact mind. Whether it's tardigrades, there being 56 phalanges in the human body, or why the sky is blue; I'm a Teacher. All I need are minds for molding.
Favorite Children’s Book: Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
I teach: School Age
Teaching since: 2023
I love teaching children because: Their endless curiosity and eagerness to learn, is the perfect match for my autodidact mind. Whether it's tardigrades, there being 56 phalanges in the human body, or why the sky is blue; I'm a Teacher. All I need are minds for molding.
Favorite Children’s Book: Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
