“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.
Get Involved
Upcoming Events
April 2-8, 2022 Week of the Young Child
April 26, 2022 Quality Counts 10 Year Anniversary
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
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The
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Work Together Wednesday
The purpose of the Week of the Young Child® is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. We thank the staff of our childcare centers for being dedicated...
Tasty Tuesday
If You Give a Dog a Donut - Donut Apple Slice Recipe Here's a fun activity to do with your child! Read If You Give a Dog a Donut and then make these tasty donut apple slices together. Ingredients: Apples Suggested "frosting": chocolate-hazelnut spread, peanut butter,...
Music Monday!
Music is a universal form of communication for all generations, cultures, and ages. Music supports all areas of young children’s development and provides a nurturing learning environment. The following are benefits for integrating music and early childhood...
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
