Newberry County First Steps

Newberry County First Steps South Carolina was the third state in the nation to create a statewide public-private partnership to increase school readiness outcomes for children.

Newberry County First Steps is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that children in Newberry County age 0-5 are prepared to reach their full potential when they enter school. South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness was created by law in 1999, as leaders recognized an alarming gap in students’ preparedness for school success. Since inception, First Steps has helped young children

in all 46 counties by offering school readiness services to families designed to:
◦Improve children’s health and well-being (pre-natal to age 5);
◦Support parents in their goal to serve as their children’s first and best teachers;
◦Provide parents with easy access to needed early interventions for children with unique development needs;
◦Help parents access quality child care for their young children;
◦Promote early education programs and quality pre-kindergarten choices for families;
◦Help parents transition their rising kindergarteners into school. Each county in South Carolina is served by a First Steps Partnership responsible for meeting local needs and identifying collaborative opportunities to help our state’s youngest learners. State level board and staff support statewide priorities, programs, and assist local partnerships in meeting the needs of families statewide.

Great activities to kick off National Literacy Month!
09/02/2026

Great activities to kick off National Literacy Month!

We're Hiring! Part-Time Administrative Assistant. Newberry County First Steps is looking for an organized, friendly, a...
09/02/2026

We're Hiring! Part-Time Administrative Assistant. Newberry County First Steps is looking for an organized, friendly, and community-minded Administrative Assistant to join our team! You'll support daily office operations, help with social media and outreach, assist with basic finance tracking, and keep our office running smoothly - all while making a real difference for families and children in our community.
Full job description & to apply: https://www.newberryfirststeps.org/news .grjjlziwddgy
Applications close September 15, 2026

Tomorrow and September 15th - Emotion Commotion at Newberry County Library
08/31/2026

Tomorrow and September 15th - Emotion Commotion at Newberry County Library

Reminder: Emotion Commotion is TOMORROW at 11 a.m. at the Newberry Library. Let's make a commotion about emotions! Join us for story time and a craft while we talk about how to handle emotions in a healthy way.

08/08/2026
Together, families and schools make a great team!
08/07/2026

Together, families and schools make a great team!

Every school day is a new opportunity to grow!Ask about their day, read together, and remind them how proud you are of t...
08/06/2026

Every school day is a new opportunity to grow!
Ask about their day, read together, and remind them how proud you are of their hard work!

Today is the BIG day!To all of our preschoolers and kindergarteners starting school today—we are cheering you on! Whethe...
08/05/2026

Today is the BIG day!
To all of our preschoolers and kindergarteners starting school today—we are cheering you on! Whether it's your very first classroom, your first school bus ride, or your first goodbye at the classroom door, today is the beginning of an exciting adventure.

Have an amazing first day of school, Newberry County!

Tomorrow is the day. Join us for a summer Family Book Brunch at the Newberry County Library - Saturday, July 25th from...
07/24/2026

Tomorrow is the day. Join us for a summer Family Book Brunch at the Newberry County Library - Saturday, July 25th from 10 - 11:45 AM.

Drop in Newberry County Library between 9AM-1PM and dig with us. There are dinosaur dig sites, a balloon fairy, popcorn...
07/21/2026

Drop in Newberry County Library between 9AM-1PM and dig with us. There are dinosaur dig sites, a balloon fairy, popcorn and games. Pick up a free book too!

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709 Kendall Road
Newberry, SC
29108

Telephone

+18033211073

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