About Us

Lancaster County First Steps is a non-profit organization that collaborates with the community and other organizations to ensure that children are prepared for success in school and beyond. We accomplish this by delivering high-quality programs, services, and resources for children, families, and childcare providers. Additionally, we serve as a liaison and facilitator for early childhood stakeholders in Lancaster County, while encouraging communities to provide, enhance, and broaden high-quality early childhood services.


Our Mission

Collaborating with other entities, Lancaster County First Steps helps Lancaster County families and caregivers prepare their children for school success by maximizing public and private community resources to deliver, enhance and expand high-quality early childhood services.

Our Values

  • Focus on the child.

  • Support the family.

  • Collaborate for impact.

  • Build on strengths.

  • Embrace diversity.

Our Objectives

  • Provide programs and resources to strengthen families and ensure children arrive at school ready to learn.

  • Provide comprehensive services for vulnerable children and families to ensure children arrive at school ready to learn.

  • Increase community awareness and collaborations on the importance of early education and school readiness.

Interested in learning more about our yearly goals and impact? Download our Annual Report HERE.