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Baby Steps started off as a childhood dream of its Educational Director, Yuliya Malayeva. As a child, she always gathered her friends and stuffed animals for some school-house play , as years progressed that fantasy became a reality. With hard work and dedication, Yuliya has opened the doors to serve the Forest Hills Community. She went to Touro College where she received a Bachelor s degree in Early Childhood Education, and then further proceeded at Touro College to receive a dual Masters in Education and Special Education. While attending college full time, she also worked full time in a Special Education school to serve the community in order to pay her living expenses, college tuition and save to establish a Daycare center to be called Baby Steps.To teach children life skills that go beyond reading, writing, and math. Playing with toys helps develop motor skills and teaches lessons.