The Step Forward Learning Center is a preschool in downtown Framingham for 3- to 5-year-olds. According to founder and owner Milly Perez, Step Forward has half- and full-day care sessions. Children learn numbers, coloring, writing, shapes and sizes, the alphabet and dozens of social interactive games and activities. Perez said open slots are always available for either session. In addition, Step Forward "offer[s] vouchers for families that need financial assistance." It accepts money orders as payment in addition to cash and personal checks.