Greenville Launches New Program to Expand Home-Based Child Care Centers
The Greenville Housing Authority and Greenville First Steps have successfully graduated their first cohort of five individuals from a new training program designed to establish home-based child care centers. This pilot program aims to create 10 such centers in underserved…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, July 28, 2026 —
The Greenville Housing Authority and Greenville First Steps have celebrated the graduation of the first cohort from a new training initiative aimed at increasing the availability of home-based child care centers. This marks a significant step in a pilot program designed to establish a total of 10 such centers within Greenville’s underserved communities.
The program graduated five individuals who have completed the necessary training to establish their own licensed home-based child care facilities. This initiative directly addresses a recognized gap in access to affordable and high-quality child care services in areas of the city that have historically lacked these resources.
By supporting the creation of these centers, the program seeks to empower local entrepreneurs while simultaneously providing essential services to families. The collaborative effort between the Greenville Housing Authority and Greenville First Steps underscores a commitment to community development and family support through accessible child care solutions.
The ultimate goal of this pilot program is to foster the development of 10 new home-based child care centers. These centers are expected to not only provide much-needed care for children but also contribute to the economic vitality of the neighborhoods they serve.
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