Lancaster County First Steps

School is back in session😎 Alpha & Omega Child Development Center and Clyburn Early Childhood Center children enjoying their first week of school!

Countdown to Kindergarten supports rising kindergarteners and their families through six, one-on-one weekly visits with their future teacher before school begins. See how teachers like Crystal Stevens are paving the way for student success.

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McDonald Green Elementary hosted a fantastic CTK Classroom visit for this summer’s participants! The children showcased their writing skills by writing their names, and Mr. Vaughn, the Principal of MGE, gave a wonderful school tour. Have a great year Dragonflies! 💚✏️🎨

LCFS Staff are ready to kick off the 2025-2026 school year! Our Annual Preservice Conference was held last week. Staff attended multiple training sessions, team building activities, and even enjoyed a White Out Gala Event. Thanks to everyone who made this possible. We look forward to serving our community this school year!🤍⭐️

🎒 It’s that time, South Carolina! Thousands of children across our state are starting kindergarten this month.

At First Steps, we know that starting school is about more than the first day. It’s a transition full of new routines, big feelings, and lots of learning. Most importantly, it lays the foundation for a child’s success all through school!

Every child is unique, and every path to readiness is different. What matters most is the love, encouragement, and support of parents and caregivers, because no one prepares a child for school better than you.

✨ You’ve got this, families. We’re here to help with tips, resources, and local support to make the transition smoother for everyone.

👉 Visit KindergartenReadySC.org to learn more.

✨Our 2025 Countdown To Kindergarten Celebration was a huge success! The night was full of laughter and smiles all around 😁😋 Our gratitude goes out to the teachers and families that made this summer possible. These Kindergarteners are ready for an amazing school year! ✨

Thank you to all of our families and community partners- we couldn’t have done it without you!

United Way of Lancaster County, SC
Lancaster Bowling Center
Lancaster Promise Neighborhood
Arras Foundation
South Carolina First Steps

Buford Elementary rising Kindergarteners had a classroom visit and school tour before the first day of school. The book, titled “Ms. Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten,” was a huge success! Thank you for allowing First Steps to bring you Countdown to Kindergarten this summer!

A huge thank you to United Way of Lancaster County, SC for all of your support 💙