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South Carolina’s child care system is an economic necessity that drives opportunity for children, families and employers. Without sustainable funding solutions that make early child care and education affordable and accessible to all, our state’s future is in danger.
68%
of children in SC 5 and under have all available parents in the workforce
42%
of South Carolinians live in a child care desert
27%
of working parents report having their employment impacted by child care issues
69%
of SC businesses report struggling to hire and retain qualified workers
$1.4 billion
in annual costs to South Carolina parents, businesses and taxpayers
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Parents may qualify for financial assistance that can lower child care costs.
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