Who We Are

Chester County First Steps is a local nonprofit that works collaboratively with the local community and partners to ensure that all children start school healthy and prepared to reach their highest potential. We achieve this goal by providing high-quality and engaging programs for families, caregivers, and community partners to improve early childhood development. We also serve as a connector and convener of all early childhood stakeholders in Chester County aiming to tailor our offerings to best meet the unique needs of our community.

About Us

  • Our Mission

    To collaborate for ensuring that all children start school ready to reach their highest potential with engaged support from their parents, caregivers, and communities.

  • Our Values

    Every South Carolina child will be prepared for success in school.

  • Our Objectives

    • Effectively serve as a local portal for connecting preschool children and their families to services.

    • Network with local agencies, organizations, businesses, school district and faith-based groups to disseminate materials and market services.

    • Create fund raising activities, events or projects, implementing strategies that achieve fund raising goals.

  • Annual Report

    Interested in learning more about our yearly goals and impact? Download our Annual Report HERE.

Get Involved

Our Staff

  • LaTonya W. Boyd

    Executive Director of Chester County First Steps

  • Candy Gore

    Chester County First Steps Parent Educator

Our Board

  • Tammy Graham

    Chair
    Chester County School District Representative

  • Felicia McCaskill

    Vice-Chair
    Early Education Representative

  • Sandra Johnson

    Secretary
    Chester DSS Representative

  • Ricky Cremeans

    Healthcare Representative

  • Lottie Crosby

    Early Childhood Education Representative

  • Sandra Davie

    Advisory Committee

  • Patrice Davis

    Parent Representative

  • Walter Jones

    Pre-K & Primary Educator Representative

  • Gail Keenon

    Head Start & Early Head Start Representative

  • William Rice

    Business Representative

  • Cynthia Roddey

    Advisory Committee

  • Oresa Roddey

    SAFE Organization Representative

  • Laurel Sharp

    Chester County Library Representative

  • Sherri Stringfellow

    Chester County Health Departement Representative