Programs for early childhood development.
Don’t let your kids fall behind. Invest in their educational future.
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Children under age 5 in Lexington County
Of those are living in poverty or low-income households
Of those are considered “not ready” for school
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library:
A program designed to provide free books for children in all families from birth through age five.
Parents as Teachers:
A home visitation program designed to build strong communities, thriving families and children.
Child Care Training:
Connecting child care providers with training to help children advance at an early age.
Countdown to Kindergarten:
Home visitation program pairing families of rising kindergartners with their teachers the summer prior to school.
PASOs:
Linking Latino families to any type of resource they need from food vouchers to housing assistance.
Four-Year-Old Kindergarten:
Access to 4K classes in multiple locations throughout Lexington School Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5.
BOOST Beginning Opportunities:
Engaging 2- and 3-year-olds in a Montessori learning environment.
Children begin learning from the moment they are born. Every experience helps to build a foundation for success in school and in life. With positive support at an early age, children gain social and emotional skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for a strong start in school. Our approach is to provide access to high-quality programs and services for children and families that includes intensive training, resources and support for childcare providers through strategic partnerships and community education.
Through partnerships and collaborations, Lexington County First Steps leverages state dollars to enhance and expand services to children and families. But we rely on a community of partners, donors and volunteers - people like you - who believe in a brighter future for children and families in Lexington County. Your contributions allow us to continue our mission of ensuring that all children enter school ready to learn and succeed.
Lexington County First Steps is a comprehensive school readiness initiative created by the South Carolina General Assembly that strives to support children and families. Since 2001, we’ve helped thousands of kids get ready for school so they can reach their highest potential. We partner with families, caregivers and communities to ensure that all children are prepared for success when they start school.
Don’t let your kids fall behind. Invest in their educational future.
Children begin learning from the moment they are born. Every experience helps to build a foundation for success in school and in life. With positive support at an early age, children gain social and emotional skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for a strong start in school. Our approach is to provide access to high-quality programs and services for children and families that includes intensive training, resources and support for childcare providers through strategic partnerships and community education.
Through partnerships and collaborations, Lexington County First Steps leverages state dollars to enhance and expand services to children and families. But we rely on a community of partners, donors and volunteers - people like you - who believe in a brighter future for children and families in Lexington County. Your contributions allow us to continue our mission of ensuring that all children enter school ready to learn and succeed.
Lexington County First Steps is a comprehensive school readiness initiative created by the South Carolina General Assembly that strives to support children and families. Since 2001, we’ve helped thousands of kids get ready for school so they can reach their highest potential. We partner with families, caregivers and communities to ensure that all children are prepared for success when they start school.
© Lexington County First Steps. All Rights Reserved.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library:
A program designed to provide free books for children in all families from birth through age five.
Parents as Teachers:
A home visitation program designed to build strong communities, thriving families and children.
Child Care Training:
Connecting child care providers with training to help children advance at an early age.
Countdown to Kindergarten:
Home visitation program pairing families of rising kindergartners with their teachers the summer prior to school.
PASOs:
Linking Latino families to any type of resource they need from food vouchers to housing assistance.
Four-Year-Old Kindergarten:
Access to 4K classes in multiple locations throughout Lexington School Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5.
BOOST Beginning Opportunities:
Engaging 2- and 3-year-olds in a Montessori learning environment.
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