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Feb 22, 2021
Positive Parenting Tips
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As a parent you give your children a good start in life—you nurture, protect and guide them. Parenting is a process that prepares your child for independence. As your child grows and develops, there are many things you can do to help your child. These links will help you learn more about your child’s development, positive parenting, safety, and health at each stage of your child’s life.
Jan 20, 2021
Child Care Staffing a Major Challenge in South Carolina as Providers Do More with Less
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Just before the new year, ICS released findings from a second round survey of child care providers in South Carolina to better understand how the continued spread of COVID-19 and resulting economic impacts are affecting the child care sector as of 2020.
Jun 24, 2020
Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development
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Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.
May 2, 2016
Poverty and South Carolina’s Children
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Twenty-two percent of South Carolina families are living in poverty, and 42% of single-parent families live in poverty. Despite our state’s recent economic gains, poverty remains stagnant and disparities across racial, ethnic, and geographic lines continue to grow.
Dec 2, 2013
The Role and Value of Portable Play Equipment in the Child Care Center
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Child care centers have become an integral part of our communities due to the amount of time children spend in these facilities. In 2011, 59 percent of 3 to 5-year-olds in the U.S. participated in full-day kindergarten, nursery, or preschool programs.