Greenville First Steps - Child Care GPS

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Welcome to Childcare GPS: Getting Parents Started

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here are few “go to” publications that I rely on more than Consumer Reports. I love their ability to offer in depth comparisons on every day items, and reduce complicated buying decisions to a list of measurable comparables. Whether I am shopping for a new car or a microwave, they seem to know the key target points and make it easy for anyone to make an informed decision.

Consumer Reports makes it easy. They have a set of clearly defined criteria that each TV, toaster, or SUV should meet. Their lists also make it easy to whittle down complicated processes like selecting a new car, to a list of 20 mutually agreed upon items.

More importantly the list allows me to weigh what is important to me, rather than relying on “10 best” rankings that match someone else’s priority.

When looking for a new car, I could compare the vehicles resale value, the MPG, even the amount of time the headlights would last until they need to be replaced. Having this kind of information, I could prioritize my seemlingly unlimited options, making a tough decision easier.

One of the toughest decisions families make is choosing quality childcare for when they return to work. While some rely on the experiences of their neighbors and family, most parents need clear, objective information to compare one provider with another.

To further complicate the matter, state laws provide different criteria and guidelines for different types of providers. A church based provider has different regulations than a center that provides state or federally funded scholarships. And, family home providers (those who care for 4-6 children in their living room) have far fewer regulations than traditional childcare centers.

Recognizing the confusion and lack of concise comparables, the United Way of Greenville County, Greenville First Steps, the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, and the Greenville County Childcare Association joined forces to develop GPS: Getting Parents Started.

Think of GPS as the Consumer Reports for selecting childcare providers. We worked to identify four areas of excellence that each provider should strive to meet. We also provide some specific items that families should look for when visiting a center.

Not every family has the same needs. Some want providers who are open longer hours, some want flexible payments for halfday care, others want a faith-based program, some want a provider that focuses on nutrition and wellness.

Our purpose here is not to rank providers and tell families which provider is the “best”. Our purpose is not to accredit providers, SC DSS already does this through licensing and ABC criteria.

The purpose of GPS is to arm parents with a list of best practices and procedures, so families can ask questions of potential providers as they find one that best suits their needs. We ask parents to use the checklist to start a conversation with childcare centers about quality childcare. We thank you for reading, and wish you the best in your search for the best childcare to meet your goals for your family.

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Greenville First Steps is committed to increasing parent’s access to quality childcare in Greenville County.

Executive Director, Greenville First Steps

Table of Contents Welcome Letter Key Components of Quality Child Care What to look for when Identifying quality childcare Strives for Excellence Agency Spotlight: South Carolina Childcare Resource Referral Network Safe and Secure Agency Spotlight: Safe Kids Upstate Quality Childcare Checklist Nurturing and Engaging Agency Spotlight: LiveWell Greenville Sound and Stable Agency Spotlight: Greenville Chamber of Commerce Agerncy Spotlight: Greenville County First Steps Agency Spotlight: Greenville County Childcare Association Agency Spotlight: United Way of Greenville County Agency Spotlight: DSS Map of Childcare Centers and Schools

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Key Components of Quality Childcare

Choosing Quality Childcare Advisory Team GREENVILLE COUNTY

• SC Child Care Resource and Referral Network

• Greenville County Schools: Lifelong Learning

• LiveWell Greenville

• SC Program for Infant/ Toddler Care

• SHARE HeadStart • Safe Kids Upstate

• A Child’s Haven

• South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control • South Carolina Department of Social Services

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What to look for when identifying quality childcare

Is it compliant?

All childcare centers should meet specific regulations provided by the SC Department of Social Services (DSS) and SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Providers should also follow nationally recognized best practices including following a specific curriculum or learning philosophy.

Is it sound and stable?

Childcare should be reliable. Centers need to recruit and retain quality staff, and create a stable learning environment.

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Is it safe and secure?

There is nothing more important to families than knowing their child is safe and secure while away from the home. Centers should protect children from injury, and should work to protect children from the dangers of the world outside of the center.

Is it nurturing and engaging?

Childcare providers, in partnership with families during home time, have a unique opportunity to provide an engaging and nurturing environment to foster learning. Nearly 85% of a child’s brain develops before the age of 4. Providers should create an environment where our youngest learners are encouraged, nurtured, and supported.

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Strives for Excellence Is it compliant?

The state has very specific regulations for those who provide childcare, and while the regulations vary from faith-based providers to for profit to family home providers, SC DSS provides clear information about which centers are currently in violation of state law.

In addition to these state standards, providers should seek to participate in a quality improvement plan or adhere to national standards. Some examples of these could be the SC ABC Quality Rating and Improvement plan implemented by DSS, Quality Counts implemented by Spartanburg First Steps,

or national accreditations like NAEYC. These improvement plans help centers continue to strive for excellence, address areas where they are weak, and to continue to implement new, innovative best practices.

We also know that a provider should follow some curriculum or learning philosophy. High quality providers may use a variety of curricula including HighScope, Montessori, Project Based learning. When you visit, ask: How are children exposed to new concepts at your center?

••What are your Staff:Child ratios?

Minimum State Requirement (Good)

ABC Level B (Better)

NAEYC standards (Best)

6 weeks-1 year old

1:5

1:5

1:4

1-2 years old

1:6

1:5

1:4

2-3 years old

1:8

1:7

1:6

3-4 years old

1:12

1:11

1:9

4-5 years old

1:17

1:13

1:10

5-6 years old

1:20

1:15

1:12

Family Home Provider

Max 6 children (max 2 infants)

••Is your center compliant with DSS, DHEC, and Fire Marshall requirements? www.scchildcare.org ••Is your center a member of a professional organization? ··Greenville County Childcare Association ··SCAEYC ··SCATE ··National Accreditation ••Does your center participate in a voluntary quality improvement program rating system? ··NAEYC or other national accreditation ··ABC – DSS ··Quality Counts ••Does your center use a childcare curriculum/philosophy? ··HighScope ··Creative Curriculum ··Project Approach ··Reggio Emilia ··Montessori

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Visit WWW.GREENVILLEFIRSTSTEPS.ORG for more information

Agency Spotlight South Carolina Child Care Resource Referral Network (SC-CCRRN) Greenville County wants the best for its children and that means ensuring a safe, nurturing environment in which children can grow up healthy and happy. As a parent, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the right child care.

However, making this choice can be difficult.

The South Carolina Child Care Resource & Referral Network (SC-CCRRN) is committed to helping parents find information on locating quality child care to meet their family’s individual needs.

The SC-CCRRN provides information on what a quality child care program looks like, state licensing requirements, family budgeting, safety standards, developmentally appropriate guidelines, and connect families to other resources in the community.

Visit the SC-CCRRN to search for child care and join our network to receive offers of parenting workshops, early child development trainings, and a newsletter. To learn more visit our website at http://sc-ccrr.org.

The SC-CCRRN supports the statewide ABC Quality program which child care programs meet voluntary standards for child care that are higher than state licensing requirements to increase the quality of their program. Visit the South Carolina Child Care website at http://scchildcare.org to find if your child care program participates in the statewide ABC Quality program.

As a parent, you don’t have to make the most important decision regarding choosing quality child care alone. We are here to help! Call SC-CCRRN toll free 1 (888) 335-1002 or visit http://sc-ccrr.org.

FACT:

85% of core brain structure is developed by age four.

PRIMROSE WAY:

Recommending the right activity at the right time is child’s play.

Infants – Private Pre-K & After School

CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE TOUR! Primrose School of Greenville 404 Houston St | Greenville, SC 29601 864.370.8118 | PrimroseGreenville.com

Each Primrose School is a privately owned and operated franchise. Primrose Schools and The Leader in Educational Child Care are trademarks of Primrose School Franchising Company. ©2015 Primrose School Franchising Company. All rights reserved. See primroseschools.com for ‘fact’ source and curriculum detail.

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Safe and Secure Is it safe and secure?

Is it safe and secure? There is nothing more important to families than knowing their child is safe and secure while away from the home. Children should be able to play and learn and be free from risk of injury. Families should also expect a provider to have security to ensure intruders cannot enter the facility without permission. The Greenville Health System’s Safe Kids Upstate’s: Knowing Information Determines Safety (KIDS) Child Safe Center accreditation is a tool for providers that includes a checklist of best practices including safe sleep, bike and trike safety, and ensuring the facility is secure. Check out their checklist for more examples of what makes a safe and secure center.

••Does your center follow Safe Kids Upstate Child Safe Provider initiatives? www.SafeKidsUpstate.org ··Locks and gates on stairs ··Safe sleeping practices (children sleep Alone, on Back, in Crib) ··Children not left in cribs when awake ··Outdoor play space is safe ••Is your facility Safe and Secure? ··Emergency Procedures posted and written copy shared with parents ··If transportation is provided, vehicles are regularly maintained. ··Locked and controlled entrance/exit to facility ··Medications/toxic substances are locked away ··Outdoor space is shaded, safe, age appropriate and used regularly ··Caregivers follow hand washing and diapering procedures ••Does staff exhibit safe practices? ··Corporal Punishment is not permitted ··Children are supervised at all times ••Does your center comply with all DSS licensing requirements? ··All staff/volunteers/adults receive background check ··Staff possess current First Aid/CPR/Bloodborne Pathogen certifications ··Written health records for children and staff are maintained

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Visit WWW.GREENVILLEFIRSTSTEPS.ORG for more information

Agency Spotlight Safe Kids Upstate From the second our children are born, we know that we will do anything to protect them. Choosing the right provider to care for your child in your absence is one of the many decisions affecting your child’s wellbeing that you make on a daily basis. Safe Kids Upstate wants to help you keep your child safe from unintentional injuries no matter whose care they may be in.

Safe Kids Upstate is introducing a new safety initiative: Knowing Information Determines Safety (KIDS) Child Safe Center. This program covers safety topics that teach everyone involved with children valuable lessons in preventing unintentional injury among children. The Safe Kids Upstate KIDS Child Safe Center program builds a culture of safety by working with the staff and parents of pre-school age children, equipping them with the knowledge they need to keep each child out of harm’s way while empowering them to take the necessary steps to ensure that every child is safe. In order to get a KIDS Child Safe Center Program Designation a center must conduct seven (7) out of eleven (11) safety training initiatives.

These include:

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Thanks to a partnership with Spin(a)tours, we have virtual, 360 tours of childcare centers to help parents know what to look for. If you’ve never been to a childcare center before, how are you supposed to know what quality LOOKS like. You can tour different areas of a typical, high quality child development center Visit www.greenvillefirststeps.org/what-we-do#tour to take our Virtual Childcare Center Tour.

You’ll have the opportunity to tour the:

••Daily Safety Tips

Lobby

••Child Passenger Safety

Infant Room

••Pedestrian Safety

Preschool Room #1

••Safe Sleep Education ••Bike Safety ••Water Safety ••Medication Safety ••Fall Prevention ••Period of Purple Crying ••Playground Safety For more information or to see if your child’s childcare center is participating please call 864-454-1100.

VIRTUAL TOURS

Preschool Room #2 Outside Multirpurpose Room Scan the QR Code for more information

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What to look for when identifying quality childcare

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••Is your center a member of a professional organization? ··Greenville County Childcare Association ··SCAEYC ··SCATE ··National Accreditation

Strives for Excellence ••What are your Staff:Child ratios?

Minimum State Requirement (Good)

ABC Level B (Better)

NAEYC standards (Best)

6 weeks-1 year old 1:5

1:5

1:4

1-2 years old

1:6

1:5

1:4

2-3 years old

1:8

1:7

1:6

3-4 years old

1:12

1:11

1:9

4-5 years old

1:17

1:13

1:10

5-6 years old

1:20

1:15

1:12

Family Home Provider

Mak 6 children (max 2 infants)

••Does your center participate in a voluntary quality improvement program rating system? ··NAEYC or other national accreditation ··ABC – DSS ··Quality Counts ••Does your center use a childcare curriculum/philosophy? ··HighScope ··Creative Curriculum ··Project Approach ··Reggio Emilia ··Montessori

••Is your center compliant with DSS, DHEC, and Fire Marshall requirements?

(Link to DSS site)

Sound and Stable ••Does the center meet Greenville Chamber of Commerce “Work Friendly” guidelines? ··Written Personnel Manual, HR policies in place ··Staff is paid competitive salaries ··Business hours meet the needs of working families ··Business is financially stable ··Participant in a local Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau ••Does the center regularly communicate with families? ··Parents provided with written policies, procedures, and daily schedules ··Regular Parent meetings and newsletters ··Provider reviews child developmental progress regularly with parents ··“Open Door policy” for parents to drop-­in unannounced ••Do you have an experienced staff? ··Owner/Director has college level training in Early Childhood and/or ··3+ years experience ··Staff receive 20 hours annually of ongoing professional development ··Classroom teachers have at least an Associates degree in Early ··Childhood and/or 2 years experience

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Visit WWW.GREENVILLEFIRSTSTEPS.ORG to download a copy of the checklist to take with you when you meet with childcare centers

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Safe and Secure ••Does your center follow Safe Kids Upstate Child Safe Provider initiatives?

••Is your facility Safe and Secure? ··Emergency Procedures posted and written copy shared with parents ··If transportation is provided, vehicles are regularly maintained. ··Locked and controlled entrance/exit to facility ··Medications/toxic substances are locked away ··Outdoor space is shaded, safe, age appropriate and used regularly ··Caregivers follow hand washing and diapering procedures

··Locks and gates on stairs ··Safe sleeping practices (children sleep Alone, on Back, in Crib) ··Children not left in cribs when awake ··Outdoor play space is safe

••Does staff exhibit safe practices? ··Corporal Punishment is not permitted ··Children are supervised at all times ••Does your center comply with all DSS licensing requirements? ··All staff/volunteers/adults receive background check ··Staff possess current First Aid/CPR/Bloodborne Pathogen certifications ··Written health records for children and staff are maintained

Nurturing and Engaging ••Does your center support LiveWell guidelines? ··Children involved in active play a minimum of 90 minutes daily ··Well balanced nutritious meals and snacks served ··Center is smoke free ••Is the center nurturing? ··Indoor Play spaces with books, blocks, toys, child-­ sized furniture ··Daily schedule is consistent and predictable ··Indoor space available for active play ··Screen time is absent or kept to a minimum ··Diversity of children present in pictures, activities, resources ··Staff are engaging, comforting, welcoming, positive role models

••Are the classrooms nurturing? ··Toys and materials are age appropriate, in good condition, disinfected daily ··Infants/Toddlers encouraged to feed themselves, family style dining ··Children are engaged in age appropriate, self-­ directed play ··Children make music, arts and literacy a part of play daily ··Children read or are read to 20 at least minutes a day

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Nurturing and Engaging Is it nurturing and engaging?

Research shows that nearly 85% of a child’s brain develops before the child turns 4. We need to make the most of these early learning opportunities. Childcare providers, in partnership with families during home time, have a unique opportunity to provide an engaging and nurturing environment to foster learning. LiveWell Greenville has been working with schools, and childcare providers, to create best practices that ensure healthy growth and development. Children should be provided with daily opportunities for physical play and should be served nutritious meals and snacks rich with fruits and vegetables. A few other questions to consider: Does your provider use a curriculum and daily schedule that provides a variety of opportunities? Is the staff engaged, or just watching the kids play? Are different types of learning opportunities present that allow for hands-on, group and individual play?

••Does your center support LiveWell guidelines? www.LiveWellGreenville.org ··Children involved in active play a minimum of 90 minutes daily ··Well balanced nutritious meals and snacks served ··Center is smoke free ••Is the center nurturing? ··Indoor Play spaces with books, blocks, toys, child-­sized furniture ··Daily schedule is consistent and predictable ··Indoor space available for active play ··Screen time is absent or kept to a minimum ··Diversity of children present in pictures, activities, resources ··Staff are engaging, comforting, welcoming, positive role models ••Are the classrooms nurturing? ··Toys and materials are age appropriate, in good condition, disinfected daily ··Infants/Toddlers encouraged to feed themselves, family style dining ··Children are engaged in age appropriate, self-­directed play ··Children make music, arts and literacy a part of play daily ··Children read or are read to 20 at least minutes a day

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Visit WWW.GREENVILLEFIRSTSTEPS.ORG for more information

Agency Spotlight LiveWell Greenville (LWG) LiveWell Greenville (LWG) is a network of organizations partnering to ensure access to healthy eating and active living for every Greenville County resident, through three areas of community support: resources, collaboration and evaluation.

The focus of the Out of School Time (OST) initiative is to support after school and child care providers in making the healthy choice the easy choice for the children and families served by the centers. LiveWell Greenville OST offers several resources for providers including: •Technical • assistance in creating an environment that supports healthy eating and active living •OST • Toolkit, which includes local, regional, state, and national resources •Healthy • calendar resource guide •Menu • ideas for healthy snacks and meals •Guide • to Power Buying •Training • in CATCH [Coordinated Approach to Child Health], an evidence-based nutrition and physical activity program with age-appropriate games and activities by a CATCH Trainer. [approved for Continuing Education Credits] In addition, LiveWell collaborates with multiple partners including BOOST [Building Opportunities in Out of School Time], and together offer quarterly networking sessions on relevant topics that are approved for Continuing Education Credits. Learn more about LiveWell Greenville and its OST initiative at www.livewellgreenville.org.

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Small Impressions Child Development Center 4514 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors, SC | (864) 609-5099 Childcare License #18310

General Info

Monday - Friday Full Time Slots: 6 weeks – 12 years st 1 Shift Childcare & 2nd Shift Childcare: 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

After School Program: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Highly Qualified Staff

Services

USDA Nutritious Meals and Snacks After School Pick-up Cultural and Enrichment Activities Homework and Tutorial Assistance Summer Camp Field Trips

www.smallimpressionscdc.org

(Off of East North St & Just 1.4 miles from Haywood Rd) *ABC VOUCHERS ACCEPTED*

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Sound and Stable Is it a Sound and Stable business?

Reliability of consistent care is essential to working families. Providers that close unexpectedly, or have inconsistent hours and vacation schedules, put a huge burden on employers. The Greenville Chamber of Commerce convened several meetings with providers and subject experts to develop some business friendly best practices. They recommend a childcare provider maintain similar back office practices to other small businesses including bookkeeping, HR and legal supports. They also suggest that childcare providers join other businesses as members of their local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau.

Parents should expect to see a parent handbook that includes hours of operation, holiday schedule, and a schedule of when payments are due. Parents should also expect their center to be open and financially stable.

••Does the center use Work Friendly guidelines? ··Written Personnel Manual, HR policies in place ··Staff is paid competitive salaries ··Business hours meet the needs of working families ··Business is financially stable ··Participant in a local Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau ••Does the center regularly communicate with families? ··Parents provided with written policies, procedures, and daily schedules ··Regular Parent meetings and newsletters ··Provider reviews child developmental progress regularly with parents ··“Open Door policy” for parents to drop-­in unannounced ••Do you have an experienced staff? ··Owner/Director has college level training in Early Childhood and/or ··3+ years experience ··Staff receive 20 hours annually of ongoing professional development ··Classroom teachers have at least an Associates degree in Early ··Childhood and/or 2 years experience

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Visit WWW.GREENVILLEFIRSTSTEPS.ORG for more information

Agency Spotlight

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Greenville Chamber of Commerce The Greenville Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that sound business practices are implemented throughout the Greenville community. In 2014 the Chamber Education Council turned its attention to the Childcare sector, linking childcare providers, industry experts, and chamber volunteers through a series of focus groups with childcare sector leaders including for-profit center owners, non-profit and faith based center directors, and subject matter experts providing resources in HR, Finance, Legal, and Facility/Infrastructure.

As a result of this work, Chamber Education council members and other volunteers provided hours of technical assistance including tips on writing Employee Personnel Manuals, Parent Handbooks, performing market assessments for determining rates/ hours of operations, and tips on HR and Financial compliance.

Circle of Friends at Serenity Place

Providing support to families who have children with special needs

‘This has been incredible!” one childcare director shared.

“I don’t think anyone has ever treated me like I ran a business before. To be honest, I forget I run a business sometimes.”

This sentiment was repeated throughout the sessions. Many enter the childcare sector to help children, to do good, and they forget that first and foremost they are a business. A business that does incredible good for children and families, but still a business.

To schedule your tour or find out more information call:

Our team of trained therapeutic staff help children under the age of 7 to be better prepared to enter traditional childcare and school

864-467-3751

Circle of Friends, loving children and supporting parents.

Excellent care and education for infants through K4

Greenville County First Steps LEARNING DOESN’T BEGIN ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

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Greenville First Steps is a local non-profit that uses state, federal, and private funds to support programs to measurably improve school readiness outcomes for children.

We achieve this goal by partnering with public and private organizations (including churches, schools, neighborhoods, childcare providers, and businesses). Our goal is to support families as their child’s first and most important teacher, to ensure children enter school on track and ready to succeed.

EQUIP YOUR FAMILY FOR EARLY SCHOOL SUCCESS

Safe, happy and inspired to learn.

®

864.270.5910

Tell us what makes you a superhero at

WWW.GREENVILLEFIRSTSTEPS.ORG/ SUPERHERO

205 Batesville Road • Simpsonville, SC

www.parkplacechild.com Accredited by the National Accreditation Committee for Early Care and Education Programs

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Agency Spotlight

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Greenville County Childcare Association The Greenville County Childcare Association (GCCA) is proud to support the GPS project as it aligns with our organization’s mission. Every day should be the best day in a young child’s life. We can make that happen if we have qualified and trained staff to meet their needs. The Greenville County Childcare Association provides affordable, quality approved training so that every childcare provider can provide the best day each day.

All childcare providers in Greenville County are eligible to become members of the GCCA. The annual membership fee allows each member to earn 13 hours of DSS approved training in early childhood education. The more education a caregiver has, the more they can offer to the children in their care. It improves the quality of the time a child spends in childcare, which better prepares them for success in school and in life.

Our annual conference, “Through The Eyes of a Child,” will be held on Saturday, March 14 from 8:30 to 2:30 at Pelham Rd Baptist Church,

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE

OUR YOUNGEST LEARNERS! Week of the Young Child is a national campaign that brings attention to issues affecting children 0–8 and their families.

Organizations throughout the community are partnering to provide families with fun and educational events throughout the week. Please join us in celebrating our youngest learners!

For more information, visit www.projectpinwheel.com/ Greenvillewoyc

Special thanks to Week of the Young Child Sponsor Primrose School of Greenville

WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD SPECIAL EVENTS

1108 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615.

Our presenter is nationally known Lois Wachtel, the Squish Squash Lady of Early Childhood, from Florida. She will spend the day helping childcare providers see the day through the eyes of child from art to messy activities, to discipline, physical activity, literacy, and connecting with parents. Lois is a hands-on facilitator and each childcare provider will have the opportunity to try out many activities that they can bring back to their classrooms.

If your childcare provider is already a member of GCCA, remind them to register for the conference by calling Cindy Weathers at 864-270-5910. If they are not members, please let them know about GCCA and have them contact Leslie Latimer regarding all membership questions at 864-239-3755.

I am a visual learner who benefits from using hands-on materials.

I receive one-on-one lessons in a classroom with a 12:1 student to teacher ratio.

I am encouraged to develop my strengths and explore subjects that interest me.

Kids Fest at Heritage Green Sat. April 11, 10am–1pm Heritage Green

Safe Kids Day Sun. April 12th Greenville Drive Fluor Field | Presented by Safe Kids Upstate

I am Five Oaks Academy.

Walk for Prevention Sun. April 12, 2pm First Baptist Greenville Presented by Project Pinwheel

Picnic in the Park Wed. April 15, 10am–noon Pavillion Recreation Complex Presented by SC Child Care Resource & Referral Network

Restaurant Nights Childcare Traingings

Week of the Young Child

Partners

Children’s Trust of SC Greenville First Steps Primrose School of Greenville Project Pinwheel SCAEYC SC Child Care Resource & Referral United Way of Greenville County

Visit WWW.GREENVILLE FIRSTSTEPS.ORG for more information

Toddler through Middle School 1101 Jonesville Road Simpsonville, SC (864) 228-1881 www.fiveoaksacademy.com Minds Opened Here!

Join us for the 2nd Annual

Sunday, April 12 at 2:00pm | First Baptist Greenville

Project Pinwheel, the Upstate’s child abuse prevention month campaign, promotes the little things every family can do to help keep children safe and secure

• Participants will walk from First Baptist Greenville to the Julie Valentine Memorial • A minimum $10 donation is requested • Pre-register to receive a Project Pinwheel t-shirt!

Register on www.ProjectPinwheel.com Photo by: Reéactions Photography

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Map of Childcare Centers

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1. A CHILD’S HAVEN | 1124 Rutherford Rd, Greenville, SC 29617 | (864) 298-0025

30. SMALL IMPRESSIONS CDC | 4514 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors, SC 29687 | (864) 609-5099

2. ALDERSGATE CDC | 7 Shannon Dr, Greenville, SC 29615 | (864) 268-5028

31. SONSHINE LEARNING CENTER | 1201 Haywood Rd, Greenville, SC 29615 | (864) 233-4062

3. AUGUSTA RD BAPTIST CHURCH CDC | 1823 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29605 | (864) 232-2712

32. ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC SCHOOL | 311 Gower St, Greenville, SC 29611 | (864) 271-0167

4. BIG BLUE MARBLE ACADEMY | 809 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29609 | (864) 242-0355

33. ST. GILES PRESCHOOL | 1021 Hudson Rd, Greenville, SC 29615 | (864) 244-9403

5. BROOKWOOD PRESCHOOL ACADEMY | 580 Brookwood Point Place, Simpsonville, SC 29681 | (864) 688-8223

34. SUNSHINE HOUSE | 6900 White Horse Rd, Greenville, SC 29611 | (864) 294-0332

6. CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL PRESCHOOL | 10 North Church St, Greenville, SC 29601 | (864) 233-7612

35. SUNSHINE LEARNING CENTER EASLEY | 626 Powdersville Rd, Easley, SC 29642 | (864) 850-7737

7. CITY KIDS CDC | 926 Cleveland St Suite K, Greenville SC 29601 | (864) 370-2273

36. SUNSHINE LEARNING CENTER GREENVILLE | 6900 White Horse Rd, Greenville, SC 29611 | (864) 294-0332

8. CLASSY KIDS CDC | 1185 Holland Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29681 | (864) 675-1020

37. SUNSHINE LEARNING CENTER GREENVILLE | 2700 East North St, Greenville, SC 29615 | (864) 268-1735

9. CLASSY KIDS GREER | 3129 Brushy Creek Rd, Greer, SC 29650 | (864) 848-1099

38. SUNSHINE LEARNING CENTER MAULDIN | 315 New Neely Ferry Rd, Mauldin, SC 29662 | (864) 288-3267

10. CLASSY KIDS SIMPSONVILLE | 678 Fairview Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29680 | (864) 967-2888

39. SUNSHINE LEARNING CENTER MAULDIN | 755 East Butler Rd, Mauldin, SC 29622 | (864) 281-0167

11. CLASSY KIDS WEST GEORGIA RD | 911 West Georgia Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29680 | (864) 228-3663

40. SUNSHINE LEARNING CENTER POWDERSVILLE | 9370 Highway 81 North, Piedmont, SC 29673 | (864) 295-2226

12. DAISY PATCH PRE-K | 2508 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29615 | (864) 832-7735

41. SUNSHINE LEARNING CENTER TAYLORS | 10 Edwards Mill Rd, Taylors, SC 29687 | (864) 244-8412

13. DISCIPLES METHODIST CDC | 185 Riley Smith Rd, Greenville, SC 29615 | (864) 297-0382

42. SUNSHINE LEARNING CENTER TRAVELERS REST | 6805 State Park Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 | (864) 834-8414

14. ESPECIALLY CHILDREN CDC | 6640 Frontage Rd, Greenville, SC 29605 | (864) 299-0414

43. THE GODDARD SCHOOL | 8 Five Forks Plaza Court, Simpsonville, SC 29681 | (864) 254-0708

15. FIRST BAPTIST GREENVILLE INFANT-TODDLER PROGRAM | 847 Cleveland St, Greenville, SC 29601 | (864) 271-2613

44. TRINITY UMC CDC | 2703 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29605 | (864) 233-8114

16. FIRST BAPTIST GREENVILLE KINDERGARTEN | 847 Cleveland St, Greenville, SC 29601 | (864) 271-2613

45. UNIQUE KIDZ AT DAVIS ACADEMY | 20 Theresa Dr, Greenville, SC 29605 | (864) 277-7763

17. FURMAN UNIVERSITY CDC | 1501 Duncan Chapel Rd, Greenville, SC 29617 | (864) 294-3063

46. YMCA JUDSON COMMUNITY CENTER | 2 8th St, Greenville, SC 29611 | (864) 271-8800

18. GATEWAY ACADEMY | 8596 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615 | (864) 627-0062 19. GREENVILLE TECH | 506 South Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29606 | (864) 250-8080 20. LEE RD BAPTIST CHURCH CDC | 1503 East Lee Rd, Taylors, SC 29687 | (864) 244-4678 21. LITTLE WONDER LEARNING CENTER | Westside Medical Center, 3204 White Horse Rd, Greenville, SC 29611 | (864) 295-2895 22. MAULDIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 150 S Main St, Mauldin, SC 29662 | (864) 288-1917 23. OVERBROOK CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CENTER | 1705 East North St, Greenville, SC 29607 | (864) 235-3432 24. PARK PLACE CHILDREN’S CENTER | 205 Batesville Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29681 | (864) 270-5910 25. PELHAM RD BAPTIST CHURCH CDC | 1108 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615 | (864) 288-7674 26. PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF GREENVILLE | 404 Houston St, Greenville, SC 29601 | (864) 370-8118 27. RENFREW BAPTIST CHURCH CDC | 951 Geer Highway, Travelers Rest, SC 29609 | (864) 834-5300 28. SHANNON FOREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 829 Garlington Rd, Greenville, SC 29615 | (864) 678-5107 29. SIMPSONVILLE UMC CDC | 215 SE Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681 | (864) 967-3071

HEAD START CENTERS

47. CHILDREN’S CENTER “B” HEAD START CENTER | 652 Rutherford Rd, Greenville, SC 29609 | (864) 233-4128 48. EASLEY BRIDGE RD HEAD START CENTER | 404 Easley Bridge Rd, Greenville, SC 29611 | (864) 233-4128 49. GOLDEN STRIP HEAD START CENTER | 1120 Howard Dr, Simpsonville SC 29681 | (864) 233-4128 50. NORTH FRANKLIN RD HEAD START CENTER | 925 North Franklin Rd, Greenville, SC 29617 | (864) 233-4128 51. PARKER HEAD START CENTER | 15 Clark Dr, Greenville, SC 29617 | (864) 233-4128 52. PLEASANT VALLEY HEAD START CENTER | 26 Sherman Lane, Greenville, SC 29605 | (864) 233-4128 53. RUTHERFORD RD HEAD START CENTER | 1229 Rutherford Rd, Greenville, SC 29609 | (864) 233-4128 54. SLATER EARLY HEAD START CENTER | 5 North Main, Slater, SC 29683 | (864) 233-4128 55. TOMMIE C. BROOKS HEAD START CENTER | 210 Verner Springs Rd, Greenville, SC 29609 | (864) 233-4128 56. WATKINS RD HEAD START CENTER | 205 Watkins Rd, Greenville, SC 29617 | (864) 233-4128 57. WEST GREENVILLE HEAD START CENTER | 8 Rochester St, Greenville, SC 29611 | (864) 233-4128

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