900 South Pine St.
Suite C
Spartanburg, SC 29303
864-327-4900
qualitycounts@1steps.org

Parents

It’s often hard to leave your child at daycare, but Quality Counts can make a parent feel better. Young children are constantly learning, and it’s imperative that their learning environment support their growth. That’s what Quality Counts does by reviewing classrooms and promoting education for child care providers.

Dudley Brown

Parent

Consider the Numbers: 

The percentage of a child’s brain architecture created during early childhood

The age of the average child when, in terms of brain development, the stage has been set for all future learning experiences

The number of major, long-term studies in early childhood development linking children who participate in high quality learning environments to ultimate school and life success

The number of chances you have to help prepare your child for the future by placing him or her in a high quality learning environments that offers optimal learning experiences

You’ve landed on this website because you, like us, recognize the importance of quality early care and education programs for your young child. 

We know choosing the right child care facility can be overwhelming – you may not even know what you’re looking for in a prospective program or what questions to ask a potential child care provider as you begin your search.

That’s why we’re here, and we’re happy to help.

Explore the Resources page to help educate yourself on relevant topics to be considering, research worth reading, and best practices to look for in a child care center as you choose the location where your child will grow and thrive!

Spartanburg County First Steps
900 South Pine St.
Suite C
Spartanburg, SC 29307
864-327-4900
qualitycounts@1steps.org