Children's Place, Inc.

06/18/2026

Earlier this week, our Owls and Foxes classrooms enjoyed a visit to Herb N Berries, a USDA Certified Organic U-Pick Farm, for their annual blueberry-picking adventure! 🫐 The children spent the morning exploring the fields, learning how to pick the perfect berries, and filling up their buckets! Of course, no blueberry-picking trip would be complete without sampling a few along the way!

A special thank you to Cathy and Ed Kvartek of Herb N Berries for welcoming us once again, and for creating such a memorable experience for our children. We are grateful for your generosity and hospitality 🤗

06/16/2026

💡Today’s comes from Mallory Woodward, Family Counselor and Mental Health Therapist at Children’s Place:⁣
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Never underestimate the power of play. 🩵⁣
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As renowned Play Therapist Garry Landreth said, “Birds fly, fish swim, and children play.” Through play, children do so much more than have fun—they learn to solve problems, build relationships, express emotions, develop confidence, and make sense of the world around them.⁣
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This week, try setting aside time for unstructured play and let your child take the lead. You may be surprised by what they create, discover, and teach you along the way.⁣
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Remember: ⁣
1. Let the child choose the activity!⁣
2. Try not to teach or give directions.⁣
3. Be present and HAVE FUN!⁣
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06/12/2026

Fridays in the summertime at Children's Place mean one thing: Water Day! 💦

Every week, our playground turns into a splash zone complete with slip n' slides, mini pools, water blasters, and plenty of smiles! ☀️

Water Days are more than just a way to beat the heat — they’re a fun-filled sensory experience that encourages exploration, movement, and joy while giving our children the chance to cool off, build confidence through play, and simply enjoy being kids. 😎🧡

06/09/2026

Self-care was on the agenda for our recent Staff In-Service Training Day! ☀️

From board games and basketball to pickleball, sunshine, and a little time to simply relax, our team took a moment to recharge and connect with one another.

When we take care of ourselves, we’re better able to care for the children and families we serve every day. 💙

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

🌟 This month’s Staff Spotlight shines on Patty Sizemore, our Office Manager at Children’s Place! 🌟 ⁣
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With a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and almost 11 years on staff, Patty brings a wealth of experience, professionalism, and dependability to our day-to-day operations. One of her favorite parts of working here is the people—“I’m grateful to work with such a supportive group,” she shares. ⁣
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Patty strives to “create a well-organized, efficient environment that helps our team succeed and supports the organization’s long-term success.” She is truly the backbone of so much that happens behind the scenes at Children’s Place. Her dedication, attention to detail, and steady leadership help keep our organization running smoothly every day. ⁣
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Thank you, Patty, for all you do and for the countless ways you support our staff, programs, and mission. We are so grateful to have you on our team! 💙⁣
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06/01/2026

Nearly 4,500 raffle tickets sold across 21 Celebrity Waiter Night venues... and we have our winner! 🎉⁣
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Congratulations to Steve Howell, the lucky recipient of the stunning diamond earrings generously donated by Floyd and Green Jewelers! 💎 The winning ticket was purchased at The Beech & Barrel during North Augusta CWN on May 12.⁣
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Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets and helped support Children's Place through Celebrity Waiter Night. Your generosity makes a difference for the children and families we serve every day. And a very special thank you to Floyd & Green Jewelers for their continued support! 🤗⁣
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05/29/2026

Cheers to an incredible Celebrity Waiter Night at Good Girl Brewing Co! 🐾🤗⁣
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THANK YOU to everyone who came out last night to participate in our final CWN event of the year, AND to the “Good Girls & Guys” celebrity waiter team and restaurant staff for helping us end the season strong! Your tips and raffle ticket purchases directly support our therapeutic childcare program, providing children in our area with the therapy services they need to heal, grow, and thrive. 🩵⁣
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🎶 And a special thank you to Tyler Trusty for donating his time and talent to provide live music and make the evening even more special!⁣
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Stay tuned for our diamond earring raffle drawing on Monday, June 1st, to discover this year’s lucky winner! ⁣
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