Small Steps Nurturing Center - Jensen

Small Steps Nurturing Center in Houston's Fifth Ward is a specialized early childhood program serving children ages 2-6 from economically disadvantaged families, with a strong focus on supporting students with language-based learning differences and ADD/ADHD. The center operates with small class sizes across two locations, maintaining a 22:1 student-to-teacher ratio that allows for individualized attention and evidence-based interventions tailored to each child's unique learning needs.

The program goes beyond academics to provide comprehensive support including nutritious meals, social and emotional development, transportation, and a nurturing Christian environment designed to help narrow achievement gaps and build family engagement. Small Steps offers proven interventions specifically designed to help children with learning differences and attention challenges catch up developmentally while building confidence and foundational skills in a supportive setting.

Enrollment is tuition-free for eligible families, making quality early childhood education and special needs support accessible regardless of financial circumstances. The center operates five days a week for nine months plus summer enrichment, with rolling admissions and a Christian-based curriculum aligned with SACS standards. This approach ensures that children with special needs receive consistent, high-quality care and education in an inclusive environment.