Welcome!
Marshall First Step Academy is a private preschool located in Marshall, IL. We specialize in early childhood education. Marshall First Step Academy is licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Our Vision
At Marshall First Step Academy, it is our vision to provide the community with a high quality option for early childhood education. We will create a warm, caring environment where children feel secure and parents feel welcomed to take part in their child's education. A strong partnership between school, family, and community will be fostered in order to ensure educational success for each student. Teachers will support the healthy growth and development of every child in the program. Learning centers around the classroom, fully equipped with developmentally appropriate learning materials and toys, will beckon children to explore. Students will be kept actively engaged in a wide variety of learning opportunities, both teacher-led and student-choice. Interactions between teachers, families, and students will be friendly and respectful. Marshall First Step Academy will be a place where parents will feel confident and secure bringing their children, knowing that they will be well cared for as they receive a quality education. It will be a place where students come each day excited to begin a new adventure. Students will leave Marshall First Step Academy with a firm grasp on basic skills and a love of learning.
What Parents are Saying about
Marshall First Step Academy…
Marshall First Step Academy is certainly the place to send your preschooler if you want a top notch preschool experience!
Steph
This is an astonishing facility that Marshall is lucky to have.
Angie
The program is fantastic with the right balance of play centered learning with academic objectives.
Stephanie
The activities Miss Cassie plans are so fun that the kids don’t realize they are learning.
Tara
They have learned more than we expected, and have been more than ready for kindergarten.
Stephanie
We couldn’t ask for a better learning environment for our preschooler!
Ashley
The only thing we would change is that we would have started our daughter sooner!
Aubrey
My son grew leaps and bounds at Marshall First Step Academy.
Jennifer
My child has really learned a lot since starting school at First Step Academy and enjoys going every day.
Mandi
I would recommend this school to any parent wanting their child to have a high quality preschool education.
Jessica
It’s very clear that this was the best choice for us to enroll our daughter here and we will be sending our other kids her as well!
Lindsey
Miss Cassie and Miss Connie have been excellent in helping Charlee learn and grow in her education.
Jenny
I believe this is the best preschool in the area! I recommend it to everyone!
Brittani
They truly know what the students need and they provide it in every way!”
Steph
Kale has learned so much and has grown into such an eager to learn young man!
Mika
Miss Cassie, Miss Connie, and the program they have has completely turned our oldest son’s outlook on school around in such a short amount of time.
Josh & Cortney
Marshall First Step Academy • 1414 Archer Avenue, Marshall, IL • 217-826-3030 | Site designed by Tara D'Arcy Designs