{"id":19,"date":"2023-06-06T04:23:49","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T04:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juaxkfu.cluster051.hosting.ovh.net\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2025-11-26T09:13:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T17:13:27","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/step-by-step.ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:500px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-2-color has-text-color\">Temporary Pause on Waitlist<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Thank you for your interest in our programs!<br>Due to the very high number of families currently on our waitlist, we are taking some time to carefully review all existing entries to make sure everything is accurate, fair, and up-to-date.<br>While we complete this review, we will be pausing new waitlist submissions.<br>We truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.<br>Please check back to our website for updates on the waitlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Estimated Waitlist Opening Date:<\/strong> September 2026<br><em>Please note that this is an estimated date and may change as we continue our review.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Step By Step Child Development Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality programs and services for children aged 3 to 12 and their families. We value inclusivity, high-quality programming, and the well-being of every child and family we serve. Our passionate Board of Directors, composed of local professionals and parents, provides leadership and direction, while our Administrative and Program Directors ensure smooth operations. Funding comes from user fees, individual donations, and grants. Since 1979, we have been pioneers in inclusive education, offering preschool programs where special and typical needs children learn and play together. We also provide resources like parent materials and therapeutic services. 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Through a play-based curriculum, our dedicated educators create a stimulating environment where children aged 3 to 5 years can explore, discover, and learn. 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