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Creating a community where children are

READY FOR SCHOOL

Oconee First Steps serves Oconee County’s young children and their families, with the goal of ensuring each is prepared for school success.

Number of Oconee County children under 5: 3,871
Percentage of Oconee County children birth-age 5 living in poverty: 57%
Percentage of kindergartners are considered "not ready" for school: 70%

Ready Families

Ready Families

Resources for ready families... because a parent is a child’s first and best teacher.

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Ready Educators

Ready Educators

Are you an educator? Learn more about early care and education opportunities.

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Ready Communities

Ready Communities

Find out ways school readiness is becoming a priority in our community.

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Partnership opportunities are available.

Interactive Tours

Take a virtual tour of high-quality child development centers, safe home environments, and various learning excursions.

HELP THE CHILDREN OF OCONEE COUNTY BE READY FOR SCHOOL.

ALL CHILDREN IN OCONEE COUNTY WILL HAVE THE CARE THEY NEED TO GROW AND DEVELOP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

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