If you thought that First Steps was a new program meant to replace the Cradle Roll program, we have news for you.  First Steps is an 'umbrella' program - which means it can be used in conjunction with your existing program(s).  It is designed to link all your programs for infants and pre-schoolers together in order to maximize their impact.

First Steps Ministries may include: Cradle Roll/First Steps Roll, Mom's and Tot's Morning Out, Baby Song, Sunday Morning Nursery Program, Pre-school Play Groups, and more.

There are a variety of First Steps products that can be used a-la-carte to meet your needs.  If you are running programs for infants, toddlers or pre-schoolers, you can present each child with a First Steps welcome certificate to recognize them as part of a group. 


You can choose to send out Birthday Cards or All Occasion cards to any family associated with your ministry unit.




You may choose to use the First Steps Dedication Certificate (and Folder) instead of the Cradle Roll certificate, and you may need the First Steps Thanksgiving Certificate (and Folder), which is for dedications of non-member families.



The benefits of having 'umbrella' materials include:

• the option of one 'infant/toddler/preschool' new year kick-off or end of year celebration under one function - which can bring families from different groups together,
• a unified material with a child-friendly theme  that can be used to make contact with families,
• bring all your infant/toddler/preschool ministries under one management system, which may help in goal setting, strategizing and planning initiatives.

If you have not considered using First Steps because you don't want to replace Cradle Roll, reconsider!

To see all First Steps products visit our Online Ordering Catalogue and look under the Baby/Toddler category.