First Steps of Cherokee County

First Steps of Cherokee County is a nonprofit organization established by the S.C. General Assembly in 1999, dedicated to enhancing school readiness for children aged 0 to 5 in Cherokee County, SC. Through a public-private partnership, they strive to increase early literacy, provide home visits for smooth transitions to Kindergarten, and offer training for child care providers, among other initiatives, to ensure that every child in Cherokee County starts school healthy and prepared to learn.

With a focus on the crucial early years of a child's development, First Steps of Cherokee County recognizes that by the age of 4, 85 percent of a child's brain is already developed. As the sole entity in the state exclusively dedicated to this age group, they are committed to fighting for increased school readiness among children in Cherokee County, fostering a strong foundation for their future educational success.

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