Where Care, Learning, and Community Come Together
ABOUT LITTLE STEPSLittle Steps Learning Center is a family-owned early childhood learning center in Scituate dedicated to providing nurturing care and meaningful early education for children from infancy through Pre-K.
We believe the early years are a time of incredible growth, curiosity, and discovery, and our goal is to create an environment where every child feels safe, supported, and excited to learn.
Our experienced educators focus on the whole child—supporting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through age-appropriate curriculum, hands-on activities, and caring relationships. With small class sizes, consistent routines, and strong communication with families, Little Steps becomes more than a daycare—it becomes a community where children build confidence, friendships, and a love of learning.
Our Team
Jess - Director
Chris - General Manager
OWNERSJess, together with her husband Chris, opened Little Steps in 2011 with the notion of building the ideal daycare and early learning center. Jess grew up in Scituate, attending Scituate Public Schools and later Lesley University, the University of Maine at Orono, and UMass Boston, where she earned a BS in Early Childhood Education and a Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Jess is the Executive Director of LSLC and is responsible for oversight of all operations & activities during the day.
Chris also grew up in Scituate, attending Scituate Public Schools, and later, Maine Maritime Academy & Norwich University. Chris is the General Manager of LSLC and is responsible for managing the business, insurance, accounting, payroll, and benefits.
Jess & Chris live in Scituate with their three children, whom you will likely see around the Little Steps campus!
Julie
Office Manager & DirectorJulie joined the Little Steps team as the Office Manager in 2024. She is also a Director and works closely with Jess to manage LSLC. Years ago, she used to teach in the PreK classroom with Miss Jamie-Lynn! Julie graduated from Saint Anselm College with a Bachelor’s degree in Education, and later from Lesley University with a Master’s degree in Mathematics. She was previously a 4th-grade teacher before she joined us back at Little Steps, and she comes with many years of experience in education. Julie loves reading, skiing, and taking her dogs, Winslow & Mosley, on all sorts of adventures!
Dawn
Senior-Level Coordinator & Preschool TeacherDawn (fondly known as DawnDawn) has been working in childcare for over 30 years. She first realized how much she loved working with children while at her high school daycare in Duxbury, The Magic Dragon. She graduated from Salem State with her Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and has been at Little Steps for 14 years. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her husband, going on long car rides, or watching NASCAR, football, the Bruins, and movies.
Jamie-Lynn
Assistant Director & Pre-K TeacherMiss Jamie-Lynn has been at Little Steps for over 10 years! She is the Pre-K teacher and the Assistant Director. She attended Bridgewater State University, where she studied Early Childhood Education & Sociology. Jamie-Lynn & her husband, Brandon, have been married for five years! Their son, Cole, is a student in our preschool classroom! She loves live music, going to the beach, being with her family and friends, and, of course, her dog, Tomac! She loves the Pre-K age and works diligently to help prepare all of our Pre-K students for Kindergarten!