First Step School
About
A PRESCHOOL and Child Development Center where your child will flourish in San Marcos, Texas
At First Step School in San Marcos, TX
we offer dedicated attention for your child, including child care, learning activities for infants and toddlers, pre-school, education and summer camps. We strongly believe that your child deserves the chance to succeed. We will provide your child with a infant/toddler activities, and pre-school that is both all-inclusive and personalized. We look forward to meeting with you at our welcoming premises. Call to make an appointment, contact us right here on the website or stop by today.
Owner/Director: Tina Thomas-Owens
Tina Thomas-Owens is the Owner/Director of First Step School since first opening the doors for operation in August of 1995. Tina was born and raised in the San Marcos area. She is married to David Owens and has 2 daughters, Kaitlyn and Konleigh Eben. She has 3 stepchildren, Matthew, Kelsey and Conner Owens. As of 2023, she has a granddaughter and a grandson, Haysleigh Jo and Ryder Reed Wright. She graduated from San Marcos High School and went on to graduate with 2 degrees from Southwest Texas State University which is now Texas State University. She has an undergraduate degree in Family and Child Development and a master's degree in Elementary Education with both an Early Childhood and Kindergarten Endorsement. She has always had a love for children, babysitting as a teen and working as a Teacher's Aide and a substitute for SMCISD while going to college. She also ran the afterschool program at Bowie Elementary, caring for the children of the teachers at the elementary school. She has total of 35+ years in working with young children.
Community reputation
Over the years, First Step School has become an integral and contributing part of the thriving community in San Marcos, TX. As a child care and pre-school institution, we have established a reputation for offering a comprehensive curriculum in a nurturing environment.
Resources and facilities
Through all stages of their learning and development, from PRESCHOOL to advanced education, your child will be provided with all of the modern facilities and resources they need to get the most out of their schooling experience at First Step School. From Kindergarten Readiness programs, computers, IPADS, large, shaded playgrounds to on-site enrichment programs, educational supplies and hot meals we are proud to be contributing to your child's education and development in San Marcos, TX.
Conveniently located
First Step School is the perfect home for your child's education in San Marcos, TX. We have fully equipped classrooms and a large outdoor area for sporting and extra-curricular activities. The health and safety of your child is important which is why we clean and maintain our premises regularly. We have a hired cleaning service that cleans and sanitizes the school nightly. Our school is conveniently located for easy access to Interstate 35 and less than 5 minutes from the Outlet Mall. Enjoy peace of mind when enrolling your child at First Step School for pre school and advanced education from birth through school age children.
Above: Celebrating 18 years of business! 2013
April 26, 2019 Haysleigh Jo Wright: Tina's first Granddaughter. She is very loved!
December 15, 2023 Ryder Reed: Tina's first Grandson! My heart is full!
In memory of Tina's family dogs: Bandit (red healer) moved with Konleigh to college and Blu (Blu and Hatfield, deceased)
Tina's going to be a GRANDMA! Tina's daughter, Kaitlyn and son-n-law, Ty Wright are having a girl named Haysleigh Jo. She is due May 9, 2019.
Preschool Classroom
Infant/Toddler Classroom
Indoor Gym
One View if the Infant Class
Tina and her family...
Above is Tina's immediate family. They are big supporters at the Hays County Livestock Youth Show. In memory of Tina's father, they support the youth by donations through The Willie Thomas Memorial Fund. Left to Right: David Owens, Randy King, Wanda Thomas-King, Wanda Merylene Thomas, Tina Thomas-Owens, Konleigh Eben, Kaitlyn Eben and Ty Wright.
Tina's Daughter, Kaitlyn Eben has a love of barrel racing. She is a member of Womens Professional Rodeo Association. The photo above was taken in Cheyenne, WO where she made the short go at the Daddy of em' all! Way to represent TEXAS!
Konleigh is the youngest of Tina's daughters. She has a talent with show pigs. She exhibits excellent showman ship skills in the ring. Pictured above, this was her Reserve Champion Breeder Swine at the Hays County Youth Show in Jan 2014. She also earned the honor of Intermediate Swine Showmanship. She now attends Texas State University as an Agriculture major and has worked at a local Vet Clinic for the last 4 years.
Tina's family dogs: Gus is one the fur babies to Tina's family. He is a purebred Mini Aussie. Tina also has a purebred Toy Aussie named Newt. And the newest addition is an Aussie and Blue Healer mixed pup named Deetz.
Tina and David Owens, photo shoot in the outdoors.
Tina's beautiful daughters
The love of Tina's life!
The entire family.....mine + his = ours! Needs to be updated as the family now has 3 grandchildren and 1 on the way.