Upstate Child Care Centers Receive $164K to Expand Services

Upstate child care centers receive $164K to expand services

SPARTANBURG COUNTY (WSPA) — Five child care centers received $164,000 Tuesday morning as part of a community effort to expand affordable child care across Spartanburg County. The majority of the money will go toward creating more classrooms, restrooms, and storage space in the centers. Remaining funds will help centers with renovations and expanding their services to parents who work second and third shifts. It's an effort led by OneSpartanburg,…

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