About the profile of The Ready Kindergartner
South Carolina's Profile of the Ready Kindergartner is the state's shared definition of school readiness. It describes what a ready child looks like across five developmental domains, and what families, educators, and communities around that child need to provide.
For early childhood providers, educators, and policymakers, the Profile is a framework for alignment across programs, settings, and systems. It establishes a common language and shared expectations that connect home, classroom, and community — from a child's earliest days through the kindergarten transition.
The Profile was developed collaboratively by SC First Steps and the SC Department of Education, with input from kindergarten teachers, early childhood leaders, and stakeholders from across the state. It was formally adopted by the SC First Steps Board of Trustees and the State Board of Education in 2015.
