Advancing quality early childhood education for nearly three decades, by transforming daycare centers into nationally accredited early learning centers.
DFW, Texas
Joined October 2019
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Educational First Steps is thrilled to announce our Acting CEO, Dominique McCain. Dominique has been leading our programs as chief strategy and impact officer since early 2023. She brings over 20 years of leadership and early childhood education experience.
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The EFS Academy has some exciting and insightful training opportunities coming up that you won't want to miss!
All training sessions are complimentary for educators and childcare providers within the EFS network. educationalfirststeps.org/ac…
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Get ready for a fun-filled story time with the EFS Digital Library, brought to us this week by the National Charity League Dallas Chapter! We'll hear the story of The Pigeon Wants a Puppy written by Mo Willems.
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As one of our founders, her vision was to ensure that every child, regardless of their family’s economic circumstances, has access to quality early childhood education. It is because of her dedication that we are who we are as an organization today.
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Educational First Steps celebrates the life and memory of Joyce Vanston Wright.
Joyce Wright was the embodiment of a community treasure. She dedicated her life to the care and concern of children, especially the ones we serve at Educational First Steps.
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We are excited to share about our partnership with @earlylearningtx and the work that we do in the #EarlyChildhoodEducation space at next months ELA Happy Hour Social.
Make sure you mark your calendars and get registered! We hope to see you there.
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Did you know that children can distinguish the difference in sounds of all languages at birth?
According to the @HeadStartgov, "By the time they turn one year old, infants have become 'language specialists.'"
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Allyson’s passion for high-quality, reliable childcare shined bright this past February at our “Striving for Greatness with Allyson Felix” gala, and we are thrilled to see her continued advocacy for early childhood education.
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With the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics taking place today, we’d like to celebrate @allysonfelix and her groundbreaking work, offering free childcare to competing athletes, in partnership with @andMother_org and @Athleta.
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Discover the joy of reading with our virtual storytime! This book is brought to you by the National Charity League Dallas Chapter. Thank you, Corinne, for reading People Are My Favorite Places by Ani Castillo.
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After five years of incredible leadership and inspiration, our President & CEO, Vickie Allen, will be stepping down on Friday, September 6th, to join The Dallas Foundation as their new Chief Impact Officer.
We are excited to share that Early Learning Alliance has featured Educational First Steps in their latest Member Spotlight blog post.
earlylearningntx.org/blog/me…
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Last year, EFS supported 770 early educators through mentoring, professional development, & more. When teachers have support and resources to create a high-quality learning environment, it leaves a lasting on the children, families, and communities they serve.
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We hope this brings a little extra joy to your day! Hear from children at our partner childcare centers as they share what they want to be when they grow up.
#IWantToBe #DreamBig #EarlyChildhoodEducation #Childcare #Preschool
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At Educational First Steps, our vision is that ALL communities will have equitable, high-quality early childhood education. When we invest in children and their learning experience at the start of their lives, we set them and our communities up for long-term success.
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We are happy to share this recording of "Ada Twist Scientist" written by Andrea Beaty.
If you would like to contribute to the EFS Digital Library, please email [email protected] for more details. Thank you!
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A special thank you to the Fort Worth Young Men’s Service League for coming out to our partner childcare center, Good Shepherd Christian Academy, this week to help clean and organize their storage space.
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In honor of Juneteenth (June 19th), we celebrate the strength and joy of Black communities!
At Educational First Steps, we're committed to fostering a love of inclusive and empowering learning for all children.
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Why Early Childhood Education Matters:
• 90% of critical human brain development occurs in a child’s first five years
• There is a 350% kindergarten readiness difference between children with access to high-quality early childhood education (ECE) and those without access
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We are excited to add Winnie the Pooh by Al White to our digital library for early learners - read by Young Men's Service League volunteer, Rob Lourcey. Thank you, Rob, for sharing!
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