Is FirstSteps for Kids a good company to work for?

FirstSteps for Kids has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 197 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 78% of employees would recommend working at FirstSteps for Kids to a friend and 68% 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 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at FirstSteps for Kids?

78% of FirstSteps for Kids employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated FirstSteps for Kids 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at FirstSteps for Kids?

RBT - Registered Behavior Technician (41) , 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?

"I had little experience in the field and so it was great to receive the amazing training I did." ((in 32 reviews)); "Everyone was very friendly and welcoming and wanted to see their employees grow and flourish." ((in 9 reviews)); "I always felt like I had a team to turn to and consult with." ((in 9 reviews)); "The clinical staff really does care about the staff and tries to address any issues and resolve them so that the employees stay happy" ((in 8 reviews)); "Supervisors are amazing and everyone is so passionate about there jobs." ((in 7 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))

What are the top reviewed FirstSteps for Kids locations?

Walnut Creek , Los Angeles , Hermosa Beach , Redondo Beach , Calabasas , Alhambra , East Los Angeles , West Los Angeles , Culver City , Los Alamitos , Westlake Village , Brooklyn , New York , Louisville , Nashville , Kokomo , Sherman Oaks , Walnut , Thousand Oaks , Concord , San Jose , Kingston , Manhattan Beach , Coney Island

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4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(28 total reviews)

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

99% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Culture & values

4.2

Senior management

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

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4.0

Aug 29, 2025

Great company

Rbt - registered behavior technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing team. Great clinical team with amazing experience and skills, they have the willingness to mentor you and improve your clinical skills every day.

Cons

Inconsistent scheduling due to external causes, this provokes gaps where you're not pay. The company does what it can but sometimes it's not enough. In the bright side this give you certain freedom.

3.0

May 31, 2025

Good Job but Low Pay

Behavioral technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Fun to work and help kids -Supportive work environment

Cons

- Low pay -Scheduling flexibility -Travel Distance

2.0

Mar 4, 2024

Great training program, but terible management

Rbt - registered behavior technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This company's training program is very hands-on and helpful for people who have not done this job before

Cons

Lower staff are not treated well and strict rules are forced. They do not listen to feedback well.

FirstSteps for Kids Response

We appreciate you leaving us a review and are saddened to read your concerns. The overall employee experience at FirstSteps is of the utmost importance to us and we would love to learn more. Please reach out to our People & Purpose Team as soon as possible; we truly value your input. Regarding our training program, we are happy to hear that you found it helpful and enjoyed our hands on approach. We heavily invest in our employees from the ground up to ensure they feel ready to provide the best service to our clients.

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