Back To MapAbout Sumter County First Steps
Sumter County First Steps is a local nonprofit that works collaboratively to ensure that all children start school ready to reach their highest potential. We achieve this goal by engaging families, caregivers, and community partners in high-quality programs and services that improve early childhood development, from before birth through age five. We also serve as a connector and convener of all early childhood stakeholders in Sumter County.
Sumter County First Steps is a local partnership of South Carolina First Steps, the state’s dedicated early childhood initiative. As with each local partnership, we operate as an independent nonprofit with a local board and staff. Because our community has unique needs and resources, we tailor our offerings to best meet the needs of local families.
Toni Brew, Board Chair
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Street Address
220 Hasel Street
Sumter, SC 29150
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2331
Sumter, SC 29150
Phone:
803-464-1224
Email:
sumterfirststeps@gmail.com
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Child Care Scholarships
Eligible children receive tuition-free enrollment at quality child care centers
Parents as Teachers
Home visitation and group support for families, before birth and through age five.
Training and Professional Development
Certified and registered training hours for the early childhood workforce
Also available in Sumter County:
First Steps 4K
First Steps 4K offers free, full-day four-year-old kindergarten to qualifying children in South Carolina. We partner with more than 270 licensed child care centers and private schools across the state, making it easy for families to find a high-quality program that meets their needs.
AmeriCorps
Gain valuable experience and give back to your community through service with First Steps AmeriCorps. Our AmeriCorps members engage directly with families and communities, helping to ensure that all children start school ready to reach their highest potential.
