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Changing the odds for kids in North Texas beyond What we do Educational First Steps EFS empowers early childhood educators and childcare centers to provide highquality learning environments for children from birth to age five particularly in historically underresourced communities. Through professional development mentoring and business support EFS partners with childcare centers and homebased providers to improve teaching practices achieve national accreditation and ensure children are prepared for success in school and beyond. EFS aims to level the playing field offering every child access to the education they deserve regardless of their economic background or zip code. How we do it Our Strategic Pillars EFS supports early childhood centers and their owners on their journey to offer highquality childcare in areas of high need so that communities have access to opportunities.