First Steps, Inc.

Mission Statement

The mission of First Steps, Inc. is to educate and care for children with special needs and medical conditions alongside their typically developing peers in an inclusive environment and support their families. The vision of First Steps is to: Enhance the quality of life for children and their families, eliminate barriers to services for children with special needs, empower families as they seek to meet the needs of their children, celebrate each child’s unique potential, and improve the community as a whole; child by child, family by family.

Fisk University

Mission Statement

MISSION STATEMENT MISSION STATEMENT Fisk University produces graduates from diverse backgrounds with the integrity and intellect required for substantive contributions to society. Our curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts. Our faculty and administrators emphasize the discovery and advancement of knowledge through research in the natural and social sciences, business and the humanities. We are committed to the success of scholars and leaders with a global perspective. VALUES The D.E.T.A.I.L.S. represents Fisk’s core values. Our values reflect our overall ethical and moral engagement. We, the Fisk Family, seek to internalize these principles and apply them in our day-to-day work and in our lives. Read Fisk’s Mission & Values. Read Fisk’s Mission & Values

Equally Created

Mission Statement

Mission Statement: To provide accessible Early Childhood Care to ALL in the greater Nashville area

Values:

Equality- At Equally Created, we understand that all people are created equal and we will treat each other with dignity and respect regardless of our differences. We are determined to make child care accessible to each family we encounter regardless of income.

Empathy- At Equally Created, we offer children an opportunity to see and understand our unique differences; learn to appreciate them; and develop empathy at a young age.

Education- At Equally Created, we will have consistent, high-quality education for all children who walk through our doors.

Environment- At Equally Created, we will provide an environment where kids can be kids and can grow and learn together-while having loads of fun!

Empowerment- At Equally Created, we will work hard to change the staffing landscape of child care to create employment opportunities that inspire a mindset of growth, education and professionalism.