2026-05-15T16:40:08-04:00 2025-06-30 260794367 UHY ADVISORS MID-ATLANTIC INC PO BOX 429 GREENWOOD SC 29648 990 2024-07-01 571097813 GEORGETOWN COUNTY FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP GEOR 8435201830 2018 CHURCH ST GEORGETOWN SC 29440 AYESHA Y SMITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8435201830 2026-05-14 true false JOSHUA C GARVIN P01361696 8642294951 2026-05-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X AYESHA Y SMITH 2018 CHURCH STREET GEORGETOWN SC 29440 362557 false X WWW.SCFIRSTSTEPS.ORG X 1999 SC SECTION 59-152-10 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE ESTABLISHED THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM, WHICH IS A COMPREHENSIVE, RESULTS-ORIENTED INITIATIVE FOR IMPROVING EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING, THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDS, AND SUPPORT FOR HIGH- QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONS SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES' EFFORTS TOWARD ENABLING THEIR CHILDREN TO REACH SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED. 14 14 3 0 278949 362513 0 45 44 0 278994 362557 0 0 105238 99383 0 0 213917 245161 319155 344544 -40161 18013 57421 83205 19868 27639 37553 55566 X OUR MISSION IS THAT EVERY SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD WILL ARRIVE AT KINDERGARTEN READY TO SUCCEED. false false 130474 CHILD CARE QUALITY-FIRST STEPS ASSISTS CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE PROGRAM QUALITY BY FUNDING TARGETED UPGRADES TO MEET DSS LICENSING OR ABC- ENHANCED REQUIREMENTS, AND TO FURTHER ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. ALSO, FIRST STEPS PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE PROGRAMS FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN AND INCREASES THE NUMBER OF CHILD CARE SLOTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA. 142366 FAMILY STRENGTHENING-FIRST STEPS WORKS TO INCREASE PARENTS' ABILITY TO STIMULATE THEIR CHILD'S INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITATION AND PARENTING PROGRAMS SUCH AS PARENTS AS TEACHERS. 41503 EARLY EDUCATION: EARLY HEAD START-A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, PARENTING AND FAMILY SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME PREGNANT WOMEN WITH CHILDREN AGE 3 AND UNDER, YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. FAMILIES RECEIVE WEEKLY HOME VISITS BY EARLY HEAD START STAFF AND TWO GROUP MEETINGS ARE HELD MONTHLY FOR ENROLLED PARENTS AND FAMILIES. 12578 INDIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES 12578 326921 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 4 0 true 3 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true true false X MANLEY GARVIN LLC 8642294951 POST OFFICE BOX 429 GREENWOOD SC 29648 TIFFANY JENKINS BOARD CHAIR 2.30 X X 0 0 0 YOLANDA BRADFORD VICE CHAIR 2.30 X X 0 0 0 SHANNA M SCOTT SECRETARY 2.30 X X 0 0 0 TRACEY ANTLEY BOARD MEMBER 2.30 X 0 0 0 SANDRA CRUZ BOARD MEMBER 2.30 X 0 0 0 JOSEPH ENOCH BOARD MEMBER 2.30 X 0 0 0 DONALD GILLIARD BOARD MEMBER 2.30 X 0 0 0 TAWANNA GRANT BOARD MEMBER 2.30 X 0 0 0 SHANNON HAZEL BOARD MEMBER 2.30 X 0 0 0 ERNEST FLAGLER MITCHELL BOARD MEMBER 2.30 X 0 0 0 QUENTIN LANCE BOARD MEMBER 2.30 X 0 0 0 DIANE OWENS BOARD MEMBER 2.30 X 0 0 0 DESMOND PHILLIPS BOARD MEMBER 2.30 X 0 0 0 SHEILA SULLIVAN BOARD MEMBER 2.30 X 0 0 0 AYESHA Y SMITH EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X 59040 0 0 59040 false false false 362513 362513 44 44 362557 44 59040 52704 6336 29778 29778 3068 2773 295 7497 7002 495 2904 660 2244 3798 2614 1184 4981 3323 1658 1412 1412 PROGRAM PURCHASE SERVICES 195239 195239 PROGRAM PURCHASE SUPPLIES 31314 31314 MISCELLANEOUS 3557 1514 2043 FUNDING ADJUSTMENT-PY 1956 1956 344544 326921 17623 0 42965 83205 14456 57421 83205 19868 27639 19868 27639 X 37553 55566 37553 55566 57421 83205 18013 X X false true X true false X 204301 260977 281898 278949 362513 1388638 84323 84323 86565 255211 288624 345300 281898 365514 362513 1643849 1643849 3 4 42 45 44 138 1643987 0.99990 0.99990 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 362557 362557 362557 344544 344544 344544 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE BASIS OF ACCOUNTING FOLLOWED BY THE LOCAL PARTHERSHIP REQUIRES MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSET) IF THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE THAN LIKELY WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP, AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D INDIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION REPORTED ON FORM 990 IS BASED PRIMARILY UPON THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, WHICH ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT IN CERTAIN INSTANCES BENEFIT FROM ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP THAT BOARD MEMBERS NOT BE INVOLVED WITH DECISIONS REGARDING ORGANIZATIONS THEY REPRESENT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD USES SALARY INFORMATION FROM THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, STATEWIDE NONPROFIT SALARY SURVEY (FOR THE APPROPRIATE TYPE AND COMPARABLE BUDGET OF ORGANIZATION), AND REGIONAL SURVEY FROM A NORTH CAROLINA COUNTERPART IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AS WELL AS OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE BOARD USES SALARY INFORMATION FROM THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, STATEWIDE NONPROFIT SALARY SURVEY (FOR THE APPROPRIATE TYPE AND COMPARABLE BUDGET OF ORGANIZATION), AND REGIONAL SURVEY FROM A NORTH CAROLINA COUNTERPART IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AS WELL AS OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN PREPARED ON THE MODIFIED CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING, WHICH IS A COMPREHENSIVE BASIS OF ACCOUNTING OTHER THAN GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. PROGRAM REVENUES ARE RECOGNIZED WHEN PROPERLY EARNED AND REALIZABLE. EXPENSES ARE RECORDED IN THE PERIOD IN WHICH THEY ARE INCURRED. THE BASIS OF ACCOUNTING ADOPTED BY THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP DIFFERS FROM GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES PRIMARILY BECAUSE IT RECOGNIZES LONG LIVED ASSETS AND OTHER COSTS WHICH BENEFIT MORE THAN ONE PERIOD AS EXPENSES IN THE YEAR PURCHASED, AND IT RECOGNIZES CERTAIN EXPENSES WHEN PAID SUCH AS VACATION AND SICK TIME FOR EMPLOYEES. 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