In honor of MLK Day, SC First Steps led a statewide reading event with AmeriCorps, officials & volunteers visiting 4K classrooms to share the joy of reading. Thanks to Toys for Tots , kids took home I Try by Susie Brooks! Celebrating service, literacy & community! #MLKDay

In his #stateofthestate address, Gov. Gov. Henry McMaster highlighted the impact of state-funded four-year-old kindergarten. #FirstSteps4K is proud to be a part of this program, providing thousands of children with quality early education. Learn more: free4Ksc.org

SC First Steps is pleased to welcome Senator Jason Elliott to the SC First Steps Board of Trustees and the SC Early Childhood Advisory Council. Appointed by Senator Greg Hembree, Chairman of the Senate Education Committee, Senator Elliott represents District 6 in Greenville Co.

It’s a big day of giving in SC! 🌞 Support babies, toddlers & preschoolers in your community through #MidlandsGives & #PalmettoGivingDay. Give now: midlandsgives.org | palmettogivingday.org

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 🍎 A special thank you to those who care for our youngest children—from first steps to first books, you’re making a difference that will last a lifetime.

Happy Mother’s Day! Today, we celebrate all the moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, foster moms, aunts, and mother figures who nurture, guide, and love. You are your child’s first and most important teacher, and the impact you make lasts a lifetime. Thank you for all you do 🤍

The offices of South Carolina First Steps will be closed today, Monday, May 26, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27.

Happy #FathersDay to the dads, granddads, and father figures who show up every day with love, care and commitment. Your presence makes a lasting difference in your child’s life. Today, we celebrate you and all the ways you help children learn, grow, and thrive!

SC First Steps has received a $2.25 million grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to launch a new regional pilot focused on improving kindergarten readiness for children living at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. 📄 Read the press release here: bit.ly/44N2zfn

Every day in preschool helps build the way to success in kindergarten and beyond. That’s why we’ve launched a new effort to engage families and support strong attendance for children enrolled in First Steps 4K. 📄 Read the announcement: bit.ly/4myQhP0

Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful for all that you do for South Carolina's children. Our offices are closed Thursday, Nov. 27 & Friday, Nov. 28.

If you’re looking to grow professionally while making a real impact in the lives of young children and their families, becoming an AmeriCorps VISTA at South Carolina First Steps may be the opportunity for you. To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Yesterday, we co-hosted Early Advantage: Foundations for South Carolina’s Economic Vitality, convening leaders from business, education, and government to examine how early childhood investments support a strong education and workforce system. Grateful to President Tom Barkin

Happy Presidents Day! Our South Carolina First Steps offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17th.

Happy Presidents Day! Our South Carolina First Steps offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17th.

When 25-year-old mom Catherine Stewart struggled with loneliness and anxiety, even simple things like playdates felt overwhelming. After sharing her feelings with her DSS social worker, she was introduced to Parents as Teachers through Richland County First Steps. Catherine's

It’s International Mother Language Day! At South Carolina First Steps, we recognize the importance of supporting children’s home languages as a foundation for lifelong learning and success. Join us in celebrating our multilanguage learners and share your favorite words or phrases

Dionne Makie always knew she wanted to teach. Originally, Dionne planned to earn a degree in Primary Education with a focus on Special Education. But life took a different path when she became a mother. Seeing her son’s growth inspired Dionne to return to school and pursue a new

Hey, parents! Technology has its uses but it’s always important to encourage reading in children. Hear from one parent on how she embraced books in a screen-filled world: scfirststeps.org/news-resources…

Thanks to a partnership between SC First Steps and the SC Department of Social Services, siblings of children enrolled in First Steps 4K qualify for child care and after-school scholarships, ensuring families have access to consistent, reliable care that supports both working