Enrollment Process
We’re delighted that you’ve decided to explore First Steps International Academy. We understand that looking for the right school is an important decision, and it is worth all the time and effort you put into it; we are here to help as you move through the enrollment process.
Open House
Explore First Steps International Academy in real-time alongside our School Director, Tatiana Charry Walk through our corridors into every area of our school as you witness our autonomous learners in action, meet your child’s teachers and discover how our world-renowned VESS curriculum nurtures joyous, autonomous, life-long learners at every age. We focus on answering your questions, empowering you to choose the best first school for your child and family!
Know Us
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For a great overview of our environment, classrooms, curriculum and amazing VESS culture, check out our social media links and have a sneak peek of our daily day. We know you’ll come running right in after you see us in action!
See our virtual tour; you can have a quick look at our facilities.
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Self Schedule a Tour
Take a tour! We’d love you to visit with the entire family-both parents, grandparents, and your little one! Here you will be able to see our unique VESS educational approach, observe the classrooms that are key to the encouragement and facilitation of our students’ learning, and meet our dedicated professional educators, who are genuinely passionate. We believe that the best way to experience First Steps is to come and see us first hand!
Tuition Benefits
- Sibling Discount
- Neighborhood Discount
- Pre-payment Discount
Sibling Discount
There is a 5% sibling discount that will be applied to each additional sibling. The discount is to be applied to the child with the lowest Tuition rate.
*Discounts cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotional offers.
Neighborhood Discount
Edu1st is pleased to announce special price on the registration to all the businesses in 1250 E Hallandale Beach to recognize your support with our School.
Pre-payment Discount
- 3.5% Discount for 6 month pre-payment of Tuition
- 7% Discount for 1 year pre-payment of Tuition
- Pre-payment discounts can be combined with other discounts; sibling or neighborhood.
Registration
If you love our school, register the same day! You will need to submit a registration form and paying the registration fee; it will guarantee the enrollment and secure your child’s space.
We offer a free trial day to give tour little one (and you) a taste of preschool.
Due to limited openings in our classrooms, we strongly encourageyou to pay the registration fee to hold your child’s spot to avoid disappointment as spots go quickly! If there are no spaces available, we encourage you to join our waiting list.
Documentation
In order to complete the registration process, you will need to provide the following documentation
- Complete the enrollment package per child.
- Physical Exam & Vaccination Records. The Department of Children and Families requires these within the first 15 days at school.
- For VPK enrollment: Bring the VPK voucher, which you can get at the Early Learning Coalition. We highly encourage you to complete the registration packet first, since the VPK vouchers are unlimited, but the availability in each classroom depends on the number of children registered. We do not have too many vacancies.
- Parent's Driver's license
Welcome
Once you have registered at First Steps you will receive:
- A welcome email with important school information.
- An email from Smartcare to set up your account.
You will also need to:
- Download the Smartcare app on your mobile device
- Purchase uniforms for your child at school before the start
- Pay your child’s school tuition.
Contact Us
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us