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Learning Centers

Our Centers represent the heart of our organization. They are where we first meet our families and your beautiful children, where our staff collaborate and learn, where our administrative team ensures the wheels never stop turning for your kids, and most critically, where your children’s treatment plan is developed, reviewed, and often implemented.

Given that we support our children in any and all environments optimal for their learning, our Centers were built accordingly. With kid endorsed art and décor, spectacular murals, fully stocked toy libraries, group-learning “classrooms,” and focused learning pods for 1:1 instruction, our children have endless opportunities to learn and thrive.

We look forward to welcoming you to your local FirstSteps Center where you will discover your new supportive ABA community!

Two adults and three children playing in and on top of a toddler sized house with two doors and one window
I love going to my FirstSteps 'cause I can see my friends and do lots and lots of fun things

-Jackson, age 5

Learning Center Locations

South Bay | Redondo Beach (HQ)

Headshot of Redondo Beach Director Janine Strack
“The South Bay office has been my work home for the past 15+ years and I am so proud of what we have and continue to accomplish together. I am dedicated to supporting my team, who then dedicate themselves to their teams, who then dedicate themselves to their clients. In that way, I have the privilege of imparting change on a large scale, both within the company and across a multitude of clients. I take that seriously, and am proud of the work we do and the team we are and have become.”

Janine Strack M.S., BCBA

Regional Clinic Director

Exterior photo of First Steps for Kids South Bay | Redondo Beach Headquarters

Redondo Beach HQ

119 W Torrance Blvd. Suite 100

(310)-374-3300

Southbay was the location of our first office, opening its doors in 2005 and growing steadily for the past two decades. Two years ago, we moved to our new, larger ocean-front location in Redondo Beach. Our kids cherish their center-based learning, excited to hear, not only the cheers of encouragement from our team, but also from the resident sea lions lounging on floats just outside our doors.

Headshot of Francisco Benitez, Jr.

Being part of the FirstSteps community has truly been a privilege. I am proud to work with clinicians who share the common goal of providing exceptional ABA treatment, prioritizing compassion and respect for our kids & families.

Francisco Benitez, Jr.

M.S., BCBA

Headshot of Sarah Bolla

I love our shared passion for helping others and working together to provide the best treatment possible for our clients. I love being able to work with such an amazing group of clinicians, families, and most of all the kiddos.

Sarah Bolla

M.Ed., BCBA

Headshot of Erin Connelly

The collaboration, commitment to clinical excellence, and genuine care our entire team has for our clients is inspiring. I love coming to work each day knowing I am making a difference in the lives of all of my kids!

Erin Connelly

M.Ed., BCBA

Headshot of Angela Gosselin

FirstSteps truly cares about the quality of services we provide to our clients. It is beyond rewarding for all of us to work with our beautiful children and their wonderful families, to help positively change lives.

Angela Gosselin

M.A., BCBA

Headshot of Christina Kowan

I have been with FirstSteps for over a decade and I can proudly say that it is my home! Not only has my time here at FirstSteps been the most rewarding, but it has also been the most fun!

Christina Kowan

M.A., BCBA

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Samantha McFeely

M.A., BCBA

Headshot of Rebecca Merida

FirstSteps' commitment to quality and compassionate ABA is the reason I wanted to become a BCBA, make ABA my career, and partner with our families to help our incredible kids!

Rebecca Merida

M.A., BCBA

Headshot of Jasmine Lau

I love being part of a team that values compassion and creating a meaningful change in a kid and their family’s life! It is so rewarding and inspiring to work with our families, kiddos, and clinical team!

Jasmine Lau

MS, BCBA

Headshot of Danielle Wagoner

I’m extremely proud to have been a part of the FirstSteps’ team since 2011. The dedication to clients and staff is the reason I have quite literally grown up with this company.

Danielle Wagoner

M.A., BCBA

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