Few people know the First Steps 4K program like April Hayes. She’s led it, taught it, and even trusted it with her own child. After serving as a 4K center director, April returned to the classroom as a First Steps 4K teacher at Rehoboth Baptist Child Development Center in Richland County. As both an educator and a parent, she understands early learning from every angle. 

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At first, Hanna Vasquez thought her son, Jase, was just shy. When he began refusing to get out of the car for preschool drop-off, she realized something more serious was happening. Jase’s separation anxiety made mornings stressful for both of them. Looking for help, Hanna turned to Lexington County First Steps to help Jase enter school ready to learn.

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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 dream which lead her to become a First Steps 4K teacher.

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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. Backed by decades of research, Parents as Teachers helps parents strengthen their skills and create a safe, stable home for their children.

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