Ruth Buckmire didn’t plan on opening a preschool—her journey into early childhood education began with a deeply personal need. Over two decades ago, her teenage daughter became pregnant at just 16 years old. As Ruth recalled, “We looked for childcare, but it just wasn’t adequate for us.” That’s when Ruth decided to open her own childcare facility.

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South Carolina First Steps hosted a special luncheon on Wednesday, August 27 to honor fifteen SC First Steps 4K directors who recently earned the Aim4Excellence National Director Credential, a prestigious professional development certification awarded through the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership.

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The South Carolina Department of Social Services has received federal approval to expand Parents as Teachers under the Family First Prevention Services Act, a move that strengthens the state’s prevention efforts.

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In today’s digital age, screens are everywhere. While technology can provide valuable educational tools, Lorena Agustin realized it was replacing something truly meaningful: reading together. That’s why she joined Motheread/Fatheread—to turn a new page in her daughter's life.

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