SC First Steps

Getting children ready for school

Every Child Ready

South Carolina First Steps works collaboratively to ensure that all children start school ready to reach their highest potential with engaged support from their parents, caregivers, and communities. Every Child Ready, our 2020-25 strategic plan, is a five-year road map for achieving our mission and moving toward our vision of success for every child.

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The Latest with First Steps

Countdown to Kindergarten: Free Printable Resources

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Starting kindergarten is a big step for young children and their families. These free, printable guides offer practical tips and activities to support a successful start in school. Designed especially for parents, these resources are also helpful for educators and caregivers.

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Introducing the Carolina Collaborative for Early Childhood Innovation

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The Carolina Collaborative for Early Childhood Innovation (CC4ECI) is a funding model designed to provide resources for First Steps local partnership to implement and test innovative programs for children and families in their community.

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Carolina Collaborative for Early Childhood Innovation: A process for implementing and testing innovation

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The Carolina Collaborative for Early Childhood Innovation is a funding model designed to provide resources for First Steps local partnerships to implement and test innovative programs for children and families in their community.

Fact Sheet

South Carolina First Steps announces Ann Vandervliet as new executive director

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South Carolina First Steps, the state’s public-private partnership for early childhood services, announced today that Ann Vandervliet has been named as its new executive director.

Press Release

11 November

Office Closure | Veterans Day

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South Carolina First Steps office is closed in observance of the state holiday.

29 November

Office Closure | Day After Thanksgiving

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South Carolina First Steps office is closed in observance of the state holiday.

4 December

SC First Steps Board of Trustees and SC Early Childhood Advisory Council Meeting - December 2024

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The South Carolina First Steps Board of Trustees meetings are every other month followed immediately by the South Carolina Early Childhood Advisory Council convenings.

Find the SC First Steps Local Partnership Near You

Wherever you are in South Carolina, there's a local partnership nearby. Contact your local partnership to find out how we can help you and your family get connected to the resources you need.