We love our steps, they help the children to wash hands before and after eating, after toiletting and to help wash items they wish to clean.  The steps are helpful for the educators too as we don't have to stoop down, even the diapers can be changed standing up whilst the children wash hands at the sink.  Safety is the biggest benefit as the educator can stand behind a toddler to keep them at the sink whilst preschoolers can stand safely on their own.