Is FirstSteps for Kids a good company to work for?

FirstSteps for Kids has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 195 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 75% of employees would recommend working at FirstSteps for Kids to a friend and 64% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about FirstSteps for Kids have been left by employees working as Lead Instructor , Instructor and RBT - Registered Behavior Technician .

Does FirstSteps for Kids pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, FirstSteps for Kids employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at FirstSteps for Kids. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at FirstSteps for Kids?

75% of FirstSteps for Kids employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated FirstSteps for Kids 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at FirstSteps for Kids?

RBT - Registered Behavior Technician (40) , Instructor (18) , Lead Instructor (16) , Behavior Therapist (9) , Program Director (8) , Registered Behavior Technician (7) , Behavior Technician (5) , Behavioral Therapist (4) , Behavior Analyst (3) , Instructor/Lead Instructor (3) , RBT (3) , Behavioral Instructor (2) , Occupational Therapist (2) , People Experience Manager (2) , Teacher (2)

What are the pros of working at FirstSteps for Kids according to real employee reviews?

"They had great training which was very in" ((in 25 reviews)); "Some really great supervisors to work with" ((in 11 reviews)); "Everyone was very friendly and welcoming and wanted to see their employees grow and flourish." ((in 9 reviews)); "Rewarding work, Great staff and Great management" ((in 8 reviews)); "Some of my coworkers were great and I was always learning." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at FirstSteps for Kids according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay rate for amount of work and responsibility." ((in 4 reviews)); "Schedule changes very frequently." ((in 3 reviews))

What FirstSteps for Kids locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Alhambra , Hermosa Beach , Redondo Beach , Walnut Creek , Los Angeles

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3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(189 total reviews)

Jennifer Harris, PH.D., LMFT, BCBA-D

99% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Culture & values

4.2

Senior management

4.0

Career opportunities

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

FirstSteps for Kids has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 189 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The FirstSteps for Kids employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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3.0

Mar 3, 2026

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Lead behavior therapist

Recommend

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Pros

Flexible work schedule for the most part

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Last minute covers day of

4.0

Jan 27, 2026

High turnover impacts consistency

Rbt - registered behavior technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

FS has a strong reputation, good feedback from families and schools. You feel part of a supportive clinical team with communication and training. There's a strong clinical training in this company. There's continuous feedback and support in caseloads.

Cons

- Slow response from HR - High turnover - Schedule gaps between clients - Commute and travel time can be draining

4.0

Jan 20, 2026

Good entry-level position to try if you're interested in childcare

Rbt - registered behavior technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extremely supportive staff that are very communicative.

Cons

Onboarding and initial training can be intensive. Quality may vary depending on coordinator.

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