Programs
Parents as Teachers
Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a home visiting program designed to build strong communities, thriving families and children who are healthy, safe, and ready to succeed. PAT services include personal visits from a parent educator, monthly group connections with other PAT familes, screenings to identify developmental concerns, and connections to community resources. Continue Reading Parents as Teachers
Quality Enhancement
Our Child Care Quality Enhancement (QE) program aims to produce measurable improvements in the quality of care provided to young children. Continue Reading Quality Enhancement
Professional Development Trainings
Our training programs are certified through SC Endeavors and include topics in the areas of nutrition, health and safety, curriculum, child guidance, professional development, and program administration. Click here to view the upcoming schedule. Continue Reading Professional Development Trainings
Early Literacy Programs
We implement two literacy outreach initiatives, Raising A Reader and B.E.A.R with Us (Begin Early and Read with Us). Click here to learn more. Continue Reading Early Literacy Programs
Early Identification & Referral – PASOs
PASOs implements the Early Identification and Referral (EI&R) program at Charleston County First Steps. EI&R programs serve families with young children with suspected delays in development, acting as a local portal to connect families to community-based services they may need or desire to ensure the school readiness of their children. Continue Reading Early Identification & Referral – PASOs