Family questions

Helpful answers before your child’s first tiny step

Find quick answers about ages, hours, enrollment, visits, meals, School Readiness, optional enrichment, and document safety.

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What ages does Tinysteps serve?

Tambra Tinysteps serves children from birth through age 12. Program placement depends on the child’s age, developmental needs, schedule, and current availability.

What care shifts are available?

Regular enrollment includes one contracted eight-hour daily shift. Drop-in and weekend care use a six-hour shift by appointment. Exact arrival and pickup times are confirmed in the signed agreement.

How does the eight-hour care shift work?

Each enrolled family receives one contracted eight-hour daily care shift within the program’s operating window. Exact arrival and pickup times are written in the signed Parent-Provider Agreement. Care outside that shift requires advance approval and may involve an additional charge stated privately before care is provided.

How do drop-in and weekend shifts work?

Drop-in and weekend care are scheduled in six-hour shifts by appointment. Placement depends on advance confirmation, licensed capacity, staffing, and availability.

How do I ask about enrollment?

Begin with the online enrollment inquiry or contact the program. We will discuss your child’s age, requested schedule, preferred start date, current openings, and the next required steps.

Can my family request a visit?

Yes. Contact Tinysteps to request a scheduled family visit. Because this is an operating child care program, visits must be arranged in advance to protect children’s routines, supervision, and privacy.

Does Tinysteps accept School Readiness?

Yes. School Readiness is accepted. Family eligibility, authorization, parent fees, provider enrollment requirements, and available program openings still apply.

Are meals and snacks provided?

Meals and snacks are planned using age-appropriate USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program meal-pattern guidance. Final menus depend on each child’s age, developmental readiness, allergies, medical needs, approved substitutions, and current program planning.

Is Zumba Kids included in regular tuition?

No. Zumba® Kids Enrichment is optional, applies to eligible children ages 4–11, and has an additional fee. Families receive current scheduling, availability, and participation information before registration.

What should my child bring?

Families provide diapers or pull-ups and wipes when needed; prepared and labeled bottles and formula or breast milk when applicable; at least one complete, labeled change of clothing; and a labeled crib sheet or other approved sleep item when requested. Soiled clothing is sealed in a bag and returned to the family.

Do optional activities cost extra?

Yes. Optional extracurricular and enrichment activities require separate registration and an additional fee. Families receive the activity schedule, eligibility information, permission requirements, and private price before deciding whether to participate.

Should I email medical or financial documents?

No. Do not send Social Security numbers, medical records, custody records, bank information, or payment-card numbers through ordinary email. Tinysteps will explain the appropriate process for required documents.