Judgment Free Zone

Feeling judged rarely, if ever, has a positive effect on parents or their children. If we want to help parents best meet their children's needs, they need backing, not blame. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2ncgExK. Dorchester County First Steps is committed to being a judgment-free zone.

Harriet Tubman book for young readers featured in Magnolia’s Children Garden

Source: Harriet Tubman book for young readers featured in Magnolia’s Children Garden Harriet Tubman book for young readers featured in Magnolia’s Children Garden By The Charleston Chronicle | February 11, 2020 | 0 In honor of Black History Month, the Tri-County First Steps has placed in the Children’s Garden at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens the … Continue reading Harriet Tubman book for young readers featured in Magnolia’s Children Garden

SC First Steps Turns 20!

South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness is now officially 20 years old! On June 28, 1999, The Honorable James H. Hodges, Governor of South Carolina (1999-2003), established First Steps as a statewide public-private partnership charged with getting South Carolina’s children ready for success in school and life. Two decades later, as the state’s only … Continue reading SC First Steps Turns 20!

RSVP for our 20th Anniversary Celebration

South Carolina First Steps is celebrating two decades of service as the state's first and only comprehensive early childhood agency. All those who have contributed to its establishment, development and success are invited to join fellow stakeholders—including board members, staff, partners, and supporters past and present—for a group photo and reception on September 10 in … Continue reading RSVP for our 20th Anniversary Celebration

Watch NBC WCBD News 2 Story Highlighting the Children’s Garden & Holiday StoryWalk

Watch NBC WCBD's News 2 story highlighting the Children's Garden and Holiday StoryWalk. October saw the launch of another Tri-County initiative, the Lowcountry Play Collaborative. In partnering with Magnolia Gardens, Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester First Steps put into practice collective experience and expertise about how children learn and become school-ready. One benefit of this partnership is that … Continue reading Watch NBC WCBD News 2 Story Highlighting the Children’s Garden & Holiday StoryWalk