Child Care Training

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:

  1. Environmental Rating Scale – ITERS-3/ECERS-3
    • Date/Time: August 19, 2026, 10:00am-1:00pm
    • Location: Charleston County First Steps, 4975 Lacross Rd Suite 150
    • Incentive Give away: Circle Time Learning Center
  2. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s)
    • Presented by: Crystal Davis & Sapphire De’Bellot 
    • Date/Time: September 19, 2026, 10:00am-1:00pm
    • Location: Charleston County First Steps, 4975 Lacross Rd Suite 150
  3. Pyramid Model, Session 1 – Foundational Relationships
    • Date/Time: October 24, 2026, 10:00am-1:00pm
    • Location: Charleston County First Steps, 4975 Lacross Rd Suite 150
    • Incentive Giveaway: Boy or Girl Puppet
  4. Pyramid Model, Session 2 – Environment & Classroom Setup
    • Date/Time: November 21, 2026, 10:00am-1:00pm
    • Location: Charleston County First Steps, 4975 Lacross Rd Suite 150
    • Incentive Giveaway: Visual Timer X 2
  5. Pyramid Model, Session 3 – Teaching Emotional Literacy
    • Date/Time: February 20, 2027, 10:00am-1:00pm
    • Location: Charleston County First Steps, 4975 Lacross Rd Suite 150
    • Incentive Giveaway: Calm down Backpack Kits – 3 sets
  6. Pyramid Model, Session 4 – Preventing Challenging Behaviors
    • Date/Time: March 27, 2027, 10:00am-1:00pm
    • Location: Charleston County First Steps, 4975 Lacross Rd Suite 150
    • Incentive Giveaway: Calm Down Backpack kits – 3 sets
  7. Pyramid Model, Session 5, Understanding Challenging Behaviors
    • Date/Time: April 24, 2027, 10:00am-1:00pm
    • Location: Charleston County First Steps, 4975 Lacross Rd Suite 150
    • Incentive Giveaway: Calm Down Backpack Kits – 3 sets
  8. Pyramid Model, Session 6, Individualized Support Plans
    • Date/Time: May 22, 2027, 10:00am-1:00pm
    • Location: Charleston County First Steps, 4975 Lacross Rd Suite 150
    • Incentive Giveaway: Calm Down Backpack Kits – 3 Sets
  9. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
    • September 19, 2027, 10:00am-1:00pm
    • Location: Charleston County First Steps, 4975 Lacross Rd Suite 150
    • Incentive Giveaway: How to Train your Amygdala Calming Kit

If you have any questions, please contact our Childcare Specialist, Danielle Dumas, at danielle.dumas@charlestonfirststeps.org or at (843) 259-8658.