Deserae Beard graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education in 2011. Despite advice to take the first job offer, she was determined to work with 4K and 5K-aged children. Today, as the owner and director of Learning on Main in Warrenville, S.C., Deserae’s commitment to innovative, out-of-the-box practices with her staff and families has earned her recognition as this month's First Steps 4K Leader Spotlight.

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Families enrolled in Countdown to Kindergarten and Countdown to 4K shared feedback on their experience in the program and say they would highly recommend the summer school transition program.

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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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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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