
South Carolina First Steps recognizes child care center directors who recently earned the Aim4Excellence national director credential through the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
Dionne Anthony – Simon Says Learning Center – Dalzell (Sumter)
Joy Dickerson – House of Joy and Joyful Academy – Rock Hill (York)
Tyreka Eason – Maximum Child Learning Center – Boiling Springs (Spartanburg)
Kathy Jones – Riverpointe Christian Academy North – North Charleston (Dorchester)
Jean Knowlton – Trinity Learning Center – Columbia (Richland)
Jennifer McKnight – Little Wizards Learning Center – Kingstree (Williamsburg)
Deborah Polston – First United Methodist Church Children’s Center – Bennettsville (Marlboro)
Debra Scott- Children’s Keeper (Hampton)
Gitika Walia – Oxford Children’s Academy – Myrtle Beach (Horry)
In line with our commitment to improving the quality of child care statewide, South Carolina First Steps offers funding and support for directors of approved First Steps 4K centers who elect to participate in this rigorous, nationally recognized, professional learning experience.
Congratulations to each of you!