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In response to Megan Fitzgerald\u2019s article<\/a>, I want to highlight the critical need for accessible, high-quality child care in South Carolina.<\/p>\n

As a local child care center owner and Save the Children Action Network advocate, I see how essential child care is for children\u2019s development and for working parents. Affordable, quality child care enables parents to maintain employment and support the state\u2019s economy. Without it, families face tough choices that can harm their financial stability.<\/p>\n

South Carolina urgently needs more investment in child care infrastructure, including expanded subsidies, improved care quality, and better training and compensation for providers. These steps will create a more equitable system for all families, regardless of socioeconomic status.<\/p>\n

I urge policymakers to recognize the vital role of accessible, high-quality child care in our children\u2019s well-being and the state\u2019s prosperity. Let\u2019s work together to ensure every child in South Carolina can thrive.<\/p>\n

Mia Gentry
\nBoiling Springs<\/p>\n

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