South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children (SCAEYC)

08/27/2026

Congratulations to SCAEYC Secretary Dr. Kit SaizdeLaMora on this well-deserved accomplishment! 💙

Congratulations to Dr. Kit SaizdeLaMora for being promoted to Associate Professor of Education! Her dedication in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service are appreciated by all! Way to go, Dr. SaizdeLaMora!

08/27/2026

Did you know that there are mutiple ways for you or your organization to participate in the 2026 SCAEYC Annual Conference?

Options include:
🤝 Sponsoring the conference at one of our 4 sponsorship levels
📊 Purchasing ad space in the 2026 conference program (this is a new option!)
🛍 Hosting a table in our Vendor Marketplace

🔗 Please see the link in our bio for details on how to sign up!

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We hope you'll join us as we celebrate 100 Years of Excellence in ECE! 🥳

🗓 Friday, October 16 & Saturday, October 17
📍USC Upstate - Spartanburg, SC

08/14/2026

FAQ Friday - Round 2️⃣!

This week's questions:
📖 What kind of programming will be available?
🧮 How many DSS credit hours can I earn?

🤔 Do YOU have questions about the 2026 SCAEYC Annual Conference? Drop a comment below or send us a message!

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to access more detailed conference information and the registraion page.

08/14/2026

Congratulations to Sherry King, SCAEYC Accreditation Chair, and fellow SC CCR&R Quality Coaches on this wonderful accomplishment! 💙

08/07/2026

Introducing SCAEYC FAQ Fridays!

Each week, we will answer frequently asked questions regarding the 2026 SCAEYC Annual Conference.

❓️ This week's questions are:
🥪 Are meals included in the cost of registration?
🏢 What hotels are available? Is there a group rate?

🤔 Do you have a question that needs an answer? Comment below or send us a DM!

07/30/2026

SCAEYC Awards

🌟 Celebrating Our 2025 Honorees! 🌟

Last year, SCAEYC proudly recognized outstanding leaders in early childhood education:

🏆Kevin J. Swick Excellence in Education Award
✨Dr. Jill Shelnut

🏆Marian Wright Edelman Advocacy Award
✨Spencer Scott

🏆Felicia Smalls Ragland Conference Award
✨Tallulah Reid

🏆Ellie Gailbraith Scholarship Award
✨Sharikea Reddick

We are so grateful for their passion, dedication, and advocacy for young children in South Carolina!

Don't forget - nominations are open now for our 2026 Awards & Scholarships. Submit your nomination today!

Please note that all nominees must be SCAEYC Members in good standing.

📩Email: [email protected]
📅Awards will be presented at the SCAEYC Annual Conference - October 16, 2026

07/29/2026

Nominations for the SCAEYC 2026 Awards & Scholarships are due Wednesday, September 2nd!

📩 Send nominations to: [email protected]

Don’t miss your chance to lift up an amazing educator, advocate, or student! 💙

Please note that nominees must be SCAEYC Members in good standing.

07/28/2026

📣 SCAEYC 2026 Awards & Scholarships

The South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children (SCAEYC) is now accepting nominations for our 2026 Awards and Scholarships! ✨

🏆 Awards & Scholarships
• Kevin J. Swick Excellence in Education Award
• Marian Wright Edelman Advocacy Award
• Ralph Witherspoon Award
• Ellie Gailbraith Scholarship
• Felicia Smalls Ragland SCAEYC Conference Award

✅ Who can be nominated?
• Nominations are open to SCAEYC Members in good-standing.

📩 How to nominate:
Email [email protected] with your nomination(s) and accompanying letter(s) of recommendation.

🎉 Awards Ceremony:
Winners will be honored at the SCAEYC Annual Conference on October 16, 2026.

Let’s celebrate and uplift the amazing educators and advocates shaping the future of early childhood education in South Carolina! 💙

07/26/2026

👢 Boots on the ground!

This past Wednesday, SCAEYC President Shica McConner (R) and Communications Chair Autumn Hyatt (L) visited child care centers in the Spartanburg area to personally invite them to this year's conference. It was wonderful to connect with the dedicated professionals serving our children & families!

📸 Pictured with the Director of Abundant Blessing Child Development Center in Moore, SC.

🥳 We could not be more excited to celebrate with you in Spartanburg on October 16th & 17th! Please use the link in our bio to register before the deadline on 10/01.

07/21/2026

Attention! The early childhood community is built on people like you, and NAEYC wants to hear your story. Take 's Summer ECE Workforce Survey and share your experience with regulatory systems and requirements and the everyday realities of doing this work. Every response helps build a fuller, more accurate picture of our field and strengthens the case for policies that support children, families, and educators. Plus, you'll be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 gift cards! For more info and to take part in the survey: https://www.naeyc.org/ece-workforce-surveys