Growing Minds

08/17/2026

08/05/2026

The first day of school is a milestone—for kids and parents alike. ❤️ Here's a simple checklist to help make the big day a little smoother and the memories a little sweeter. Here's to a fantastic school year! 📚🍎

08/05/2026

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, early childhood educator, or child care provider, we're here to help connect you with trusted programs, services, and resources that support young children and the people who care for them.

Because when we invest in quality early learning, we invest in South Carolina's future.

💙 Learn more and explore available resources at: www.abcquality.org/families/statewide-programs/.

08/04/2026

Join Hello Family for our Community Baby Shower, where you'll find local resources, connect with community partners, and enjoy giveaways created just for growing families.

📅 Saturday, August 15
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Sherman College of Chiropractic
Thom & Betty Gelardi Student Center
Boiling Springs, SC

🎁 Giveaways • Family Resources • Community Connections

⚠️ Registration is required, and space is limited to Spartanburg County families.

🔗 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/261744053917157

We can't wait to celebrate this exciting chapter with you! 💙

08/04/2026

Long post alert…

On my way to my business this morning, I found myself reflecting on how much being a business owner has challenged me to grow—not just professionally, but personally.

As I look back over the past 14 years of owning my own business, I can clearly see how I’ve developed into a stronger, more confident, and more approachable leader. My leadership style has evolved, my communication has improved, and my business knowledge has grown tremendously.

One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is that growth doesn’t happen in isolation. Being a business owner is rewarding, but it’s even more rewarding when you’re willing to partner with organizations that challenge you to become more than you thought you could be.

I’ve been blessed to work alongside several organizations that have pushed me to strengthen our processes, raise our standards, and improve our policies. Because I was willing to learn, Growing Minds has become a better organization. I’m a better leader, my staff has grown, our teachers are stronger, and the children and families we serve benefit from those improvements every day.

Owning a business should never mean operating without accountability. In fact, I believe the opposite is true. Just as pastors need spiritual covering and accountability, business owners also need wise voices that are willing to challenge, encourage, and sharpen them.

Humility is one of the greatest assets a leader can possess. We should never be so confident in our own way of doing things that we refuse to learn from others. When you’re willing to submit your systems, policies, and practices to honest evaluation, you remove the bottleneck to your own growth.

Never be afraid to let someone examine your organization, ask hard questions, or challenge your standards. Openness and transparency create room for excellence, and excellence creates opportunities you may have never imagined possible.

Growth begins the moment we become teachable.

07/03/2026

Did you know siblings of 4-year-olds in First Steps 4K may qualify for scholarships covering child care and afterschool programs? Learn more at https://www.scfirststeps.org/first-steps-4k/

07/03/2026

🎒 Kindergarten Is Closer Than You Think

Give your child, and yourself, a confident start.

Hello Family's FREE READY! for Kindergarten workshops equip parents and caregivers with practical tools to support learning at home. Attend these research-based sessions on brain development, social and emotional growth, language and literacy, and early math skills.

Registration is limited to ten families for each location.

✔ Free workshops
✔ Hands-on learning
✔ Take-home resources
✔ Fun for parents and children

Every child deserves a strong start, and every parent deserves the tools to help make it happen.

📅 Register today:
🔗 https://www.hellofamilyspartanburg.org/ready-for-kindergarten-workshops