Smart Tools And
Support For
South Carolina’s
Childcare Providers.
Palmetto Shared Services Alliance (PSSA) is a statewide, 501c3 nonprofit organization supporting childcare providers across South Carolina, with support from the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS). We help childcare programs save time, stay compliant, strengthen operations, and focus on what matters most... the children and families they serve!
Support
HR support and more
Resources
and edit
Access
of programs
Support that feels modern, useful, and built for real life.
Running a childcare program means balancing a hundred priorities at once: licensing and compliance, staffing shortages, training needs, policies, budgets, enrollment pressures, and the day-to-day work of leading a strong team. PSSA was created to help ease that load. We bring practical tools, professional development, workforce and hiring support, business resources, policy guidance, and statewide connections into one place, so providers can spend less time searching for answers and more time strengthening their programs, supporting their staff, and serving children and families well.
Wherever you are in your childcare journey, PSSA has support built for you.
Whether you are opening your doors, growing your program, leading an established team, or simply trying to keep up with the daily demands of running childcare well, PSSA offers practical support that meets you where you are and helps you move forward with confidence.
Explore
PSSA
Get a strong overview of who we are, what we offer, and how our services support childcare owners, directors, and administrators across every stage of program growth.
Explore PSSA →Become a
Member
Learn what membership includes, how to get started, and why joining PSSA opens the door to practical tools, trusted guidance, and ongoing support.
Become a Member →Meet Our
Team
Get to know the people behind PSSA and learn who supports membership, training, workforce efforts, platform help, and the everyday questions providers bring to us.
Meet the PSSA Team →Resource
Platform
Explore downloadable editable tools, policy and business resources, toolkits, cost savings opportunities, and practical supports like the Budget Builder.
Explore the Platform →Professional
Development
Access professional development opportunities, webinars, online learning, and training supports designed to strengthen programs, leaders, and teaching teams.
View Training Options →Workforce
Support
Learn how PSSA supports recruitment and staffing through workforce solutions like Palmetto Childcare Connect and the early childhood job board.
Explore Workforce Support →“Being a part of the network of PSSA and having access to its resources and trainings has been instrumental in preparing me for this next step: the transition from an in-home to a center-based academy.”
Guided by purpose. Grounded in belief.
Our Mission
Palmetto Shared Services Alliance exists to improve the quality of South Carolina Early Care and Education professionals and environments through a system of online and onsite supports designed to save time and money.
Our Vision
All South Carolina Early Care and Education environments are equipped to sustain high quality and thrive.
Ready to strengthen your program?
Join PSSA to access resources, training, tools, and opportunities designed specifically for South Carolina childcare providers.