Thank you to everyone for your support! We are so excited to announce we've officially opened as of of July 11, 2026!

“When are you opening the new center?” is a question we get almost every day, and trust us… we’re just as eager as you are! The good news is we’re very close. Opening a licensed childcare center is a team effort, and there are several important steps that have to happen before we can officially welcome children through our doors. While we’d love to announce an opening date today, we first need to complete the checklist below. As soon as every item is checked off, we’ll share

Thank you to all of our current families who joined us for our First Families Open House on June 15! Parents and children had the opportunity to tour the new facility, learn how to use their secure entry cards, and explore their classrooms. Once we announce our official opening date, we’ll host a public open house and ribbon-cutting as well. Stay tuned!

At First Steps Childhood Learning Center, we believe strong communities are built when we invest in the next generation—both the children we serve and the students preparing to enter the workforce. That’s why we were so excited to welcome students from Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) in Atchison for a behind-the-scenes look at our new childcare center. From Conversation to Connection This visit grew out of a conversation during Women’s History Month, when JAG students inte

At First Steps Childhood Learning Center, we believe childhood should be full of joy, discovery, and meaningful moments of growth. That’s why we love celebrating the Week of the Young Child, led by the National Association for the Education of Young Children—a week dedicated to recognizing the importance of early learning and the incredible impact it has on a child’s future. Throughout the week, our classrooms were filled with hands-on activities designed to spark creativity,

On April 13, 2026, Early Childhood and Business students from Highland Community College Technical Center stopped by to check out the progress on our new building! During their visit, they got a behind-the-scenes look at: • what it takes to start, sustain, and grow a childcare center • the state regulations that guide how childcare centers operate We loved having them out and sharing a glimpse into this exciting season for First Steps! More information about the new building

We are praising God for the incredible progress happening this week at First Steps with Abbey! Sheet rock is finished Paint is going on and the rooms are starting to feel bright and full of life Parking lot and road construction are moving right along with this beautiful weather Our playground space is being excavated, graded, and prepared for the laughter and joy that will soon fill it Every step feels like a blessing. Watching this building come together reminds us that thi

Another milestone at First Steps with Abbey! The concrete pad is poured for our new nature-themed indoor playground . Soon this space...

Last week we had the honor of welcoming around 40 students from Highland Community College’s technical programs. Both the Early Childhood...

By Brian Hagen 06/20/2025 (KAIR)--Ground is set to be broken in Atchison Monday, ceremonially welcoming in a future child care facility...

Today our school-age kiddos had a truly special experience touring the beautiful St. Benedict’s Abbey Church and grounds, guided by the...

A New Community Childcare Center St. Theodora Guerin once said: “Love the children first, and then teach them.” The monks’ planned...

by Jack Figge OSV News ATCHISON (OSV News) — The state of Kansas awarded St. Benedict’s Abbey here a nearly $5 million grant to help fund...