About Our Licensed Childcare & Preschool Programs in Nebraska
A Step Ahead: built for our children, shared with yours. A place where families thrive together.
Our Mission
Nurturing every child's potential, partnering with families at every Step, and inspiring kind, confident, future-ready leaders.
We provide a safe childcare environment where positivity, unselfishness, integrity, growth, and servant leadership are lived every day.
Choosing childcare means finding a place where your child feels safe, valued, and encouraged every day. As a family-owned center, we create that warmth with a caring team, steady routines, and play-based learning so children feel safe, seen, and excited to grow.
What We Offer
Spaces That Spark Curiosity, Cooperation, And Confident Movement
A welcoming place for wiggles, wonder, and wow.
A Mother’s Story
" It’s Like Family "
Our Story
From Seeking the Best for Our Kids to Building It for Your
Over the years, our passion for childcare and development has only grown. We realized we wanted to extend the same level of care and support to other families, so “A Step Ahead Childcare & Education Center” was born. Today, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing foundation that helps every child grow, thrive, and lead the future.
Our Goals
Building a Foundation for Lifelong Learning and Leadership
- To provide affordable, convenient, dependable child care services FOR ALL FAMILIES
- To create a child care setting for social, cognitive, and physical development for GROWTH
- To provide a nurturing environment filled with POSITIVITY
- To provide learning experiences for our children based on INTEGRITY and UNSELFISHNESS
- To provide a preschool program, readying children for lifelong learning and SERVANT LEADERSHIP
Child Care Programs that Grow With Your Child
A simple path for busy families, designed to fit full-time, part-time, summers, and school breaks.
Why Choose Us
Care that Fits Real Family Life
We know how hard it is to find a high-quality center that grows with your child, fits your schedule, and is close to home. That’s why we keep things simple and warm. Our family-run centers in Omaha, Bellevue, Springfield, and Millard offer caring teachers, calm routines, and spotless, well-organized classrooms. Daily updates keep you connected, and play-based learning makes progress feel natural. We’re licensed and insured, rooted in integrity and servant-hearted care, so your child can thrive and you can breathe easier.
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A Step Ahead Childcare & Education Center
Grow your career while helping little learners grow every day.
We Teach Children to Work and Grow Together
Our facility is designed to offer your child the space to grow, share, and be themselves.
A Step Ahead Millard
- 2634 S 158th Plaza
- (402) 698-0118
- Mon – Fri: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
A Step Ahead Springfield
- 850 Park Dr
- (402) 809-7458
- Mon – Fri: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
A Step Ahead Omaha
- 10828 John Galt Blvd #200
- (402) 744-6112
- Mon – Fri: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
A Step Ahead Bellevue
- 2007 Smith Rd
- (402) 986-6885
- Mon – Fri: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM