“The best evidence suggests that learning begets learning, that early investments in learning are effective. As a society, we cannot afford to postpone investing in children until they become adults, nor can we wait until they reach school age—a time when it may be too late to intervene.”
James J. Heckman, Ph.D. and Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences | Professor of Economics and Director, Center for the Economics of Human Development, University of Chicago
What We Do
Our Programs
Quality Counts
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Early Head Start
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Hello Family
Hello Family seeks to improve outcomes for young children in Spartanburg and their families by providing a continuum of resources and support for all children from prenatal care through age five.
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The Franklin School
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Nurse-Family Partnership
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What Drives Us
Our Mission
Spartanburg County First Steps mission is to help all young children in our county arrive at school ready to learn and prepared for success.  To accomplish that we:
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Support evidenced-based programs that are designed to strengthen families and support children’s growth and development during the first 5 years of life.
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Build trusting relationships with early learning centers using a model of continuous improvement that helps to build and sustain high-quality learning environments.
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Collaborate with community partners to maximize our efforts and to increase our impact positively on school readiness.
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Upcoming Events
Our Impact
51
Child Care
Providers Served
7278
Number of children and adults served by Spartanburg County First Steps in 2019-2020
For more information about our impact on Spartanburg County check out our Annual Report.
2589
Number of children 0-5
enrolled in provider classrooms
Donate Today
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The
Latest
The Franklin School Fall Festival
The Franklin School was thrilled to partner with USC-Upstate again this year for an amazing Fall Festival. Students and their families enjoyed games, treats, train rides and face painting. The petting zoo was an absolute hit with the children. Click below to check out...
First 5 South Carolina
Families deserve a responsive one-stop portal to learn about public programs and services to help with their child’s growth and development. First Five connects South Carolina’s public services for young children in an easy-to-use website. Click here to find the...
Quality Counts 10 Year Anniversary
On Tuesday evening, April 26th, Spartanburg County First Steps Quality Counts held a Ten-Year Celebration at the Cleveland Park Event Center. More than 180 came together to celebrate this milestone, including early care and education directors and teachers, community...
Our Approach
High Quality programs and services for children and families.
Intensive training, resources, and support for childcare providers
Strategic Partnerships and community education
Spartanburg County First Steps
900 South Pine St.
Suite C
Spartanburg, SC 29307
864-327-4900
info@spartanburgfirststeps.org
