For many of us who do not work in/ or are familiar with Early Education we may not know the requirements for staff in a licensed and accredited center like LSLC-CDC. But put simply, we work hard to provide the best childcare possible. By doing this LSLC-CDC is able to confidently say that we are rated as an A+ center by ABC and NAEYC. Below you will find the requirements for teachers and staff here at LSLC-CDC.

LSLC-CDC Requirements For Teachers and Staff

Child Care Experience

  • Each staff member or teacher must have 6 Months or more experience in a licensed facility before they can work at LSLC-CDC.

Education

  • We encourage education at LSLC-CDC. If you look at our Bio Wall you will see many of our staff working on acquiring higher education degrees. We require every member of our staff to have a high school diploma.
  • South Carolina Law requires 20 hours continuing education for teachers and administration each year. LSLC-CDC requires teachers and administrators each have an additional 5 hours of continuing education (for a total of 25 hours, respectively). LSLC-CDC requires more education in our center then what is required by law.

CPR and First Aid Certification
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  • We require each and every teacher and staff member to be CPR and First Aid Certified every year. 
South Carolina State Law only requires a few staff members to have this training but we believe that the health and well-being of each child comes first, which is reflected in our more stringent requirements.

Additional Requirements


  • Put simply, we only hire staff and teachers who want to educate children and help encourage positive behavior. Since we also strongly encourage our teachers to pursue their educational dreams, some of our teachers move on to other opportunities in our community. In a few years you may see your child’s LSLC-CDC teacher at your child’s grade school as a teaching assistant or counselor.
  • In addition, we also conduct regular background checks on every teacher and staff member. This includes finger prints used to check all federal and state records.

Midlands tech partnership

  • Living Springs Child Development Center works in partnership with the Early Childhood Department at Midlands Technical College. One way we collaborate is by bringing in students to observe and/or work with children here at our center. This allows the Midlands Technical College (MTC) students to fulfill class requirements and gain valuable hands on experience in the classroom. MTC students are not alone with children in Living Springs Child Development Center (LSLC-CDC) at any time, they are only in our classrooms while teaching staff are present. We make it easy to distinguish MTC students by having them wear a green apron while in our center. If you have any questions please feel free to ask your child’s teacher, LSLC-CDC Director Tammy Mancuso.
    This is also a great opportunity for LSLC-CDC. We have been able to help train new teachers earning their Early Education Associates Degree, and have them come back and work at our Center.
  • We also have teachers who are receiving scholarships in the T.E.A.C.H program who are currently in school for their associates and/or bachelors degrees.

*All hiring is done by our Director, Tammy Mancuso. Mrs. Tammy is always collecting applications and resumes for the best teacher and staff candidates. Please contact LSLC-CDC via phone at (803)736-0776 or by email (office@lslccdc.org) to find out more about any possible positions opened. Applications are available online or in person at LSLC-CDC office during normal business hours 7:30am-5:30pm.*

Spiritual


  • For many parents choosing our school, the Spiritual portion of our school maybe the most important part of your child’s care and education. As a Lutheran school there is a certain element of Spirituality we look for in each and every staff member and teacher.
  • The staff says prayers with the children before each meal.
  • Once a week, the children and teachers attend Chapel where they learn important stories and lessons in the bible.
  • Once a year, we honor and celebrate all our staff with a Sunday Installation Service at Living Springs Lutheran Church. 

Parent Partnership

  • One of the LSLC-CDC goals is to support positive family life and work in partnership with parents to facilitate the growth and development of their children. Parents are valued, respected, and encouraged to participate in all aspect of the program. LSLC-CDC has an open door policy and encourages all parents to talk to their teacher, our office staff or our Director with any questions, concerns or ideas.

Thanks again LSLC-CDC parents for filling our school with all these wonderful students excited to learn and grow!