Tuition
Pricing for January 1, 2026 -
December 31, 2026
Tuition Rates
We offer full-time tuition plans that grow with your child. With the exception of before/after school care for school-age children, part-time care is not available. Families must provide diapers, wipes, and formula each month if your child requires those supplies.
Tuition is due weekly on Mondays through the Brightwheel app, with autopay available. If you use Kansas Child Care Assistance, please note this in your application.
Drop In
3+ years old
$45/day
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Only for current First Steps Families
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Open hours only (6am-6pm)
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Breakfast, lunch, & 3 snacks
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Educational lessons, crafts, & play
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Classroom supplies
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Brightwheel App for daily communications and billing
Transport
3+ years old
$20/week
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Transportation to daycare after local Pre-K program at Trinity Lutheran School, St. Benedict's Catholic School, or Atchison Public Schools.
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Children must attend a morning
Pre-K session to use this service.
Transport
3+ years old
+ $20/week
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Transportation to daycare after local Pre-K program at Trinity Lutheran School or St. Benedict's Catholic School,
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Children must attend a morning Pre-K session to use this service.
Fees
Late Pick-Up Fee:
$5 for every 5 minutes past pickup. Payment due within one business day of late pickup
Over Hours Fee:
More than 50 hours per week will be billed at
$5 per hour beyond the full-time rate.
Late Payment Fee:
A $5 per day late fee applies if payment is not received on time. Children may not attend until tuition and late fees are paid in full.
Two Centers.
One Mission.
We offer nurturing early childhood education at two trusted locations in Atchison: First Steps on Main and our larger, expanded center coming in 2026.
First Steps Childhood Learning Center is a trusted daycare in Atchison, Kansas providing nurturing care and programs for children from birth to age 12.
Locations
First Steps on Main
1427 Main
Atchison, KS 66002
First Steps (coming 2026)
1926 N. 2nd
Atchison, KS 66002
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