5 Questions With The Lowcountry Early Childhood Coalition

Less than 40% of children are not ready for kindergarten in South Carolina, and early childcare is an issue facing many Lowcountry families and its workforce. On this episode of the Chamber Channel Podcast, we talk with Dale Douthat, President and CEO of United Way of the Lowcountry and chair of the Lowcountry Early Childhood Coalition, and Maura Thomas, who leads coordination for The Basics initiative. We talk about why childcare is more than just a family issue—it’s an economic one, and how businesses can help move the needle.