FIRST STEPS

Getting Children Ready for School

Lee County First Steps is a program committed to providing programs, services, and support to the children and families of Lee County. We are focused and determined to ensure that children of Lee County arrive at school healthy and ready to learn.

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A MESSAGE

Alexis D. Pipkins Sr.

Executive Director

"Lee County First Steps has experienced the opportunity to be even more committed to providing programs, services, and support to the children and families in Lee County by being focused and driven to meet our overarching goal to ensure that children arrive at school healthy and ready to learn. With the vision, commitment, and fortitude of the Lee County First Steps Board Members, I have been committed to ensuring that our partnership is focused-driven on developing strong sustainable partnerships that impact Lee County, our region, state, and nation in a progressive manner."

SERVICES

Services

Early Steps to School Success

Service exclusive to Lee County, this program is designed to provide high-quality early childhood development services to young children and families living in under-resourced and underserved communities.

Countdown to Kindergarden

Developed by SC First Steps, this is a home visitation program that pairs families of rising kindergarteners with their future teachers during the summer before school entry.

Services

Childcare Training

Our training programs are certified through the SC Center for Child Care Career Development and include topics in the areas of nutrition, health, and safety, curriculum, child guidance, professional development, and program administration.

Strengthening Familes Program

An evidence-based skills training program designed to strengthen the skills of both parents and their children so they are better equipped to deal with life's challenging situations.

TESTIMONIALS

Parents Recommend

Isassas B.

"The First Steps program has helped me tremendously. They helped me as a parent. They gave out books for my kids and taught me how to get my kids ready for school. I have been a part of the program for 4 years."

Valkeyia W.

"Due to COVID-19, I was unsure about transitioning my son into kindergarten, but Lee County First Steps offered the Countdown to Kindergarten program and Malik (age 5) has made great progress with social, math, language, and literacy."

Danielle R.

"First Steps has been a big help to me in more ways than one. My biggest thing has been the help provided to me for child care and being assisted with getting my children into daycare. My coordinator Mrs. Burris is always helpful and always has information she passes along the way. First Steps is a big part of Lee County!"