Welcome to the new EFS website!
Our Impact
Creating a brighter and more equitable tomorrow for the children and communities for North Texas
Who We Serve
- 547 Classrooms
- 94 Childcare Centers
- 53 Home-Based Childcare Providers
BENEFITTING:
- 7,000+ Families
- 4,724 Children From Birth to Age Five
- 884 Early Educators
Where We Are
- 47 Communities and Neighborhoods
- 24 School Districts
- 6 North Texas Counties
Educational First Steps provides equitable access to early childhood education in North Texas. We do this by providing classroom resources, professional development, and business support needed to build sustainable, nationally accredited early learning environments.
Why Early Childhood Education Matters
90%
of critical human brain development occurs in a child’s first five years
350%
kindergarten readiness difference between children with access to high-quality early childhood education and those without access
30M
vocabulary word gap between children who grow up in historically under-invested communities and those who do not
Why Get Involved and Donate?
Why should donors and volunteers get involved and support Educational First Steps?
The earliest years of childhood go by quickly, but their impact lasts forever. Every child deserves and needs a chance at success. Our community’s well-being depends on it.
Waiting until kindergarten, when readiness gaps are already entrenched, is too late. Educational First Steps helps bridge those gaps by creating high-quality learning environments that have a lasting impact on children, families, and their neighborhoods.
Your Donation Will Help Provide...
- Children’s books and classroom supplies
- Student scholarships and enrollment support
- Class field trips and culture enrichment
- Teacher training and continuing education
Support Our Mission
Learn more about how to get involved with EFS.