Parents of children of color seeking a quality education for their children want guidance and support through the application process.  Our services begin a year before children enter school. Early Steps works exclusively with families of children of color whose children will be entering kindergarten (age 4 by August 31st of the year they apply) or first grade (age 5 by August 31st of the year they apply). 

Throughout the year, the Early Steps staff provides families with an overview of an independent school education.  Before enrollment decision time, applicant families receive more than a year of hands-on guidance to find the best school for their child. Counseling includes school referrals, navigating the financial aid process (when applicable), candidate advocacy, school selection and post placement support.