Today is the day! North Texas Giving Day is finally here, and you have the opportunity to make an impact on thousands of children in North Texas by supporting Educational First Steps. To learn more, we have a special message to share from our CEO, Dominique McCain. Donate Today: https://lnkd.in/gQT2-pai
Educational First Steps
Non-profit Organizations
Dallas, TX 1,411 followers
Creating opportunity and impacting social equity for the communities of North Texas through early childhood education.
About us
The mission of Educational First Steps (EFS) is to create and support high-quality early learning environments that ignite the minds of children from birth to age five. EFS was established in 1990 to help transform low-performing childcare centers in communities with the greatest need across North Texas into nationally accredited, high-quality early learning environments. Through its signature early childhood education program, the Four Steps to Excellence, EFS provides the evidence-based training, mentoring, and comprehensive resource support, all at no cost to educators, families, and communities, needed to help childcare centers achieve either the highest level of Texas Rising Star certification or national accreditation from two of the most rigorous accrediting agencies – the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Accreditation Commission of Early Care and Education (NAC). In turn, childcare providers provide the high-quality, high-impact care required to create and support early learning environments that help all children experience an equal opportunity for success. By investing in early childhood education, Educational First Steps aims to help close achievement gaps for early learners, break cycles of generational poverty for families, and create a brighter and more economically and socially equitable tomorrow for the children and communities of North Texas.
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- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Dallas, TX
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1990
- Specialties
- Early Childhood Education, Pre-school teacher training, Mentoring to childcare center directors, Professional Development, Marketing & Branding, and Business Development
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2815 Gaston Ave
Dallas, TX 75226, US
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4900 SE Loop 820
Forrest Hill, TX 76140, US
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Did you know that 90% of critical human brain development occurs within a child's first five years? On North Texas Giving Day, make a gift that will impact the quality of early childhood education for thousands of children in North Texas by supporting Educational First Steps. Donate Today: https://lnkd.in/gQT2-pai
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North Texas Giving Day is just two days away, but early giving is open now! Help increase equitable access to early childhood education in North Texas by supporting Educational First Steps! Donate Today: https://lnkd.in/gQT2-pai
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North Texas Giving Day is here, and early giving is open! A gift to EFS makes an immediate impact on early learners throughout our local community and helps ensure that all children will have access to equitable, high-quality early childhood education. Make your gift today, and every donation up to $25,000 will be matched thanks to the generosity of an EFS donor! Thank you for supporting Educational First Steps. https://lnkd.in/gQT2-pai
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Happy Tuesday! We hope you enjoy this week's addition to the EFS Digital Library for Early Learners, Ruby the Copycat written by Peggy Rathmann and read by Luke Vermillion. You can view our entire digital library on our YouTube channel and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a thing! https://lnkd.in/gQsjJwMX #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EarlyLiteracy #DigitalLibrary #EarlyLearning #literacydevelopment
EFS Digital Library: Ruby the Copycat
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Transforming Communities Through Quality Childcare By investing in the growth and success of the early educators, small business owners, and community leaders whom we partner with, EFS is helping to close achievement gaps for early learners, strengthen the local economy, and create a brighter, more equitable tomorrow for the children and communities in North Texas. See how you can help make a difference by going to https://lnkd.in/ed-gk9Y9.
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Educational First Steps is happy to welcome Crystal Sands as our Chief Development Officer. Crystal comes to us with 16 years of extensive nonprofit experience and a commitment to innovation and effective problem-solving. As a collaborative leader, Crystal excels at fostering relationships and creating synergistic opportunities that advance organizational missions and goals. "I am excited to join the EFS team and work with local leaders to enhance literacy and school readiness in North Texas," Crystal shares. "I look forward to collaborating with our incredible partners, volunteers, and team to make a meaningful and long-lasting impact in our community!" Welcome to the team, Crystal!
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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, working in both large urban educational systems and the nonprofit sector. Her knowledge and expertise are sure to lead Educational First Steps on great things. “Taking on the role of acting CEO at Educational First Steps is an exciting and humbling experience. I am inspired by the trust and support from our team as we navigate this transition together and I’m eager to lead our efforts in expanding our reach and deepening our impact in the communities we serve.” -Dominique McCain Dominique will step into her role as Acting CEO on Monday, September 9th.
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About Educational First Steps At EFS we partner with early childhood education centers across the North Texas area to upskill teachers, strengthen their businesses, and produce high-quality early learning programs. Because every child deserves a high-quality education - and it starts from birth to age five. You can learn more about the work that we do at https://lnkd.in/ed-gk9Y9.
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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. To learn more and to register for a training session, go to https://lnkd.in/dvPH6vgC. #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #earlychildhoodeducator #EFSAcademy #ChildDevelopment
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