South Carolina First Steps @SCFirstSteps

South Carolina First Steps is the state's comprehensive early childhood agency. scfirststeps.org Columbia, SC Joined February 2009

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South Carolina First Steps @SCFirstSteps

4 hours ago

Let's play outside today!🌳 Celebrate World Environment Day by getting outside with a backyard scavenger hunt or drawing pictures of bugs and butterflies with sidewalk chalk. #WorldEnvironmentDay #SCFirstSteps

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South Carolina First Steps @SCFirstSteps

3 days ago

June is Children's Awareness Month and we're all in! Every child in South Carolina deserves to arrive at kindergarten healthy, happy, and ready to thrive. This month, join us as we celebrate the families, educators, and communities making that possible. Tag a parent or caregiver with a shoutout today! 💛#HereForMyFuture #EveryDayBuildsTheWay #ChildrensAwarenessMonth

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South Carolina First Steps @SCFirstSteps

4 days ago

JOB ALERT 📢 We're hiring a Director of Communications! Are you a data-driven storyteller and a strategic communications leader? Do you want to use your expertise to increase public awareness of school readiness, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and promote participation in early childhood programs across South Carolina? We're seeking a dynamic Director of Communications to serve as a key leader within our state’s comprehensive early childhood system. In this role, you will lead a high-performing team and spearhead collaborative strategies that connect our agency's resources with parents, legislators, media, 4K sites, and local partnerships across the state. This position is essential to our mission of directing $80M in funding to support children from birth through age 5, while also supporting the vital work of the Early Childhood Advisory Council. What you’ll do: Drive Data-Led Strategy and Innovation: Use data to design marketing and communication initiatives that yield measurable progress toward our five-year strategic goals and full utilization of the agency’s resource and services. Engage Statewide Stakeholders: Build and maintain positive relationships with diverse partners, state agencies, media, and the State Board of Trustees. Champion the Brand: Oversee brand management, program marketing, public information, and crisis communications. Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4x9DmZZ To learn about other career opportunities, visit our jobs page at: scfirststeps.org/about-us/jobs/

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South Carolina First Steps @SCFirstSteps

a week ago

Countdown to Kindergarten helps parents get to know their child’s future teacher through 1-on-1 visits. Teachers take part in the initiative as a way to help inspire a lifelong love of learning. Read more about Countdown to Kindergarten: scfirststeps.org/news-resources…

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South Carolina First Steps @SCFirstSteps

2 weeks ago

The offices of South Carolina First Steps are closed today, Monday, May 26, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27.

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South Carolina First Steps @SCFirstSteps

2 weeks ago

Shayla is a 4K Manager and brings over 20 years of experience in early education to this job. Her favorite part of the job is uplifting others and equipping them with tools for success. Find out more about the great work Shayla does with First Steps 4K: scfirststeps.org/what-we-do/pro…

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South Carolina First Steps @SCFirstSteps

3 weeks ago

Last week, SC First Steps hosted a legislative breakfast to thank members of the General Assembly for their continued support of South Carolina's young children and families. The event highlighted our 2025–2030 strategic plan, "All In for South Carolina's Young Children," which includes a statewide goal of at least 75% of children being kindergarten-ready by 2030. Thanks to all who attended, including state legislators, legislative staff, and executive directors from First Steps local partnerships, as we celebrate our collective progress and look towards our important work ahead.