High-quality child care hinges on high-quality professional development that meets the needs of the local child care workforce. Charleston County First Steps 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.
Upcoming Trainings:
- Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Directors
- Presenter: Tammy Compton, Spartanburg County First Steps
- Date/Time: February 17 2026, 6:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
- Location: Web based
- Registration Link: https://registry.scendeavors.org/register.aspx?evid=208088
- Please Note: This session is geared towards Administration and Directors
- Pyramid Model Series – Session 6
- Presenter: Tomeiko Wright, Jasper County First Steps
- Date/Time: February 25, 2026, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
- Location: Web Based
- Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bbOlXpD0RLeGB3Ne8iE6Jw
- Please note: This training is for childcare teachers/administrators
- Additionally, we will limit the number of participants to 50.
- Supporting Children with Sensory Processing Disorder
- Presenter: Amy Shapley-Farrell, Child Care Ready for All (CRAWL)
- Date/Time: March 3, 2026, 6:00 p.m-8:00 p.m.
- Location: Charleston County First Steps – 4975 Lacross Rd. Suite 150. Charleston, SC. 29406
- Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs_DDi2sSdaMaoD4RNfm92DxPHimKYsh_LC_K1bT7VTxZcwQ/viewform?pli=1
- Environmental Rating Scale- An ITERS & ECERS Overview
- Presenter: Tammy Compton, Spartanburg County First Steps
- Date/Time: March 31, 2026 6:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
- Locations: Charleston County First Steps – 4975 Lacross Rd. Suite 150. Charleston, SC 29406
- Registration Link: TBA
If you have any questions, please contact our Quality Counts Coach, Danielle Dumas, at danielle.dumas@charlestonfirststeps.org or at (843) 259-8658.
