Georgetown County First Steps - SC First Steps

Georgetown County First Steps

About Georgetown County First Steps

Georgetown 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 Georgetown County.

Georgetown 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.

Ayesha Smith

Executive Director

Tiffany Jenkins, Board Chair


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Street Address 2018 Church Street Georgetown, SC 29440
Mailing Address P.O. Box 531 Georgetown, SC 29442
Phone: 843-520-1830

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Early Care & Education

Child Care Scholarships

Eligible children receive tuition-free enrollment at quality child care centers

Early Care & Education

Child Care Training

Certified and registered training hours for the early childhood workforce

Parenting

ParentChild+

Home visitation for families with 2- and 3-year olds to promote early literacy skills

Early Care & Education

Early Education Program Support

Providing local families with access to high-quality early care and education.

Parenting

HIPPY

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a home visiting program that supports parents in their role as a child's first and most important teacher.

Also available in Georgetown County:

Early Care & Education

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.