FOOTSTEPS CHILD CARE, INC.
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Preschool Enrollment Policies &
​Program Availability

  • Enrollment
  • Little Footsteps
  • Puma Cubs
  • Redwood Creek
  • State Subsidized Info
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  • Tours
  • Tours are scheduled through our Kinside Enrollment & Waitlist System. Tour dates are set at specific day and times. Please message the Site Director to schedule an alternative time slot. 
  • Enrollment
    • Once a space is offered, enrollment in a Footsteps preschool program is confirmed upon receipt of the enrollment packet and payment of one half-month tuition and $100 registration fee. These charges are non-refundable. 
      • The enrollment packet is completed in Adobe Sign and will be sent via email by the Site Director.
      • Registration & deposit will be charged by the office once your application is processed.
  • In addition to the enrollment packet, a completed physician's report and up-to-date immunization record are required to attend the program. These forms can be completed upon registration or in the weeks leading up to joining the program.
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Tours, Enrollment & Wait List Information
  • Little Footsteps is currently accepting applications for children over the age of 2 years old
    • Limited spaces are available.
    • State subsidized child care available for eligible families based on income, need and family size. 
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Tours, Enrollment & Wait List Information
  • Infant-Toddler Room (ages 0-2)
    • Openings are usually filled with young infants from our wait list
  • Toddler-Twos Room (Ages 2-3)
    • Our Toddler-Twos room has limited spaces for the 2024-2025
  • Preschool Room (Ages 3+)
    • Limited openings for Preschool remain, please contact us immediately if you are interested
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Tours, Enrollment & Wait List Information
  • Infant/Toddler Room ​(Infants under 1 & Toddlers ages 1 - 2)
    • Spaces for infants will be available throughout the year. Our wait list is still small so wait list applicants will have a strong chance of getting a spot.
    • Toddler openings will be based on the age of our infants and when they turn two, currently any toddler openings are limited.
  • Toddler-Twos Room (Ages 2 - young 3s)
    • We are expanding our Toddler-Twos classroom with many spaces to fill. Please reach out today if you are interested.
  • Pre-K Room (Ages 3+)
    • Preschool room has spaces available now. Please reach out if you are interested.

State Subsidized Child Care Program
To qualify for these subsidized programs, your child must be age eligible and your family must be income and/or categorically eligible. Enrolling child(ren) with an active individualized education plan (IEP) or individualized family services plan (IFSP) qualify regardless of household income.  

Applying for Subsidized Services
Each family interested in applying for subsidized services must fill out the program waitlist application below to begin enrollment. The application can also be obtained from the Enrollment Coordinator. Once the waitlist application is complete, the parent/guardian can return the application for processing. The family will be assigned an eligibility rank based on income and family size reported on the application. Families will be contacted based on the identified priorities and ranking established by the State of California. Additional documentation will be required to verify income and family size when a space is available.  

​CCTR Maximum Household Income Eligibility - Fiscal Year 2024-2025
General Center Child Care Program (CCTR) for infants through three (3) years old children

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CSPP Maximum Household Income Eligibility - Fiscal Year 2024-2025
California State Preschool Program (CSPP) for two (2) through five (5) years old children

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CSPP Maximum Household Income Eligibility - Fiscal Year 2025-2026 - effective July 1, 2025
California State Preschool Program (CSPP) for two (2) through five (5) years old children

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    CCTR/CSPP Infant/Toddler-Preschool State Subsidized
    ​Waitlist Application

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    If SET weekly schedule, please provide start & end time per day. (example: 8am-5pm) If schedule is VARIABLE or ON-CALL, please mark all possible days of work
    Not to exceed ½ daily hours worked, max 4 hours daily)
    Work hours and travel time between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM
    If SET weekly schedule, please provide start & end time per day. (example: 8am-5pm) If schedule is VARIABLE or ON-CALL, please mark all possible days of work
    Not to exceed ½ daily hours worked, max 4 hours daily)
    Work hours and travel time between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM

    We will make every effort to include children with special needs in our program. Children who have special needs are considered for admission on an individual basis. The Site Director will meet with you before enrollment to determine if the program is the best environment for the child. Upon enrollment, staff and parents will meet regularly to monitor the child’s progress and discuss how best to support the child. It is sometimes necessary to redirect children and their families, especially if we do not have facilities or staff to work with the child’s needs. In these cases, the Site Director and the child’s parent or guardian will decide if the center can properly meet the needs of the child.
    We will make every effort to include children with special needs in our program. Children who have special needs are considered for admission on an individual basis. The Site Director will meet with you before enrollment to determine if the program is the best environment for the child. Upon enrollment, staff and parents will meet regularly to monitor the child’s progress and discuss how best to support the child. It is sometimes necessary to redirect children and their families, especially if we do not have facilities or staff to work with the child’s needs. In these cases, the Site Director and the child’s parent or guardian will decide if the center can properly meet the needs of the child.

    Note: Supporting Documentation will be required to verify family's eligibility
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List of Supporting Documents Needed to Complete
CCTR/CSPP  Application


Additional documents may be requested and required to
complete application and verify eligibility 

  1. Birth Certificates for all children under 18 years old in the Household
  2. Proof of Residency in California (Full Name and Address listed - Paystubs, Bank Statement, Utility Bill or Lease)
  3. Paystubs for all adults over 18 years in the household (1 month/4 weeks worth within the last 2 months)
  4. CCTR Report over Income Agreement FY 24-25 (Use if Child enrolling is 0 -3 years old) (En Español)
  5. CSPP Report over Income Agreement FY 24-25 (Use if Child enrolling is 2.9 - 5 years old) (En Español)
  6. Footsteps Fraud Policy (En español)
  7. Statement of Release (English & En español)
  8. Authorization to Verify Employment Schedule (1 copy per Parent/Guardian) (En español)
  9. Family Needs Assessment (English) or Family Needs Assessment (En español) 
One of the Following Documents
  • Employment Verification Form (1 copy per Parent/Guardian) (En español)
  • Self Certification of Income (1 Copy per Parent/Guardian) (En español) 
  • Self-Employment Verification (if applicable) (En español)
  • Seeking Employment Plan and Self Certification of $0 (Zero) Income (if applicable) (En español)
  • Educational/Vocational Training Documentation and submit current school schedule (if applicable) (En español)

Must Complete Enrollment Packet to Register to Attend Infant/Toddler & Preschool Programs
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Enrollment & Licensing Packet will be sent when slot becomes available 

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  • Preschools
    • Nesbit Puma Cubs (Belmont)
    • Little Footsteps (San Mateo)
    • Redwood Creek (Redwood City)
  • School Age
    • Barrett (Serving Central & Fox)
    • Cipriani
    • Nesbit
    • Shores
  • Summer 2025
    • Camp Footsteps Junior Explorers
    • Camp Footsteps Explorers
    • Camp Footsteps Adventurers
    • Camp Footsteps Creators
    • Racquets & Swim
    • Swim Camps
    • Thrill Seekers Travel
  • Full Day Care
  • PNO
  • Enrollment
    • Preschool Enrollment
    • School Age Enrollment
  • Calendars
  • Career Center