In this episode of Upstate Tea, host Kathryn Harvey dives deep into the childcare crisis impacting Spartanburg and the broader Upstate South Carolina region. Joined by Molly Talbot Metz, CEO of the Mary Black Foundation, and Tina Belge, city planner and Greenville City Council candidate, they explore innovative local solutions to the challenges faced by families, childcare providers, and businesses. From the transformative Quality Counts program to the power of public-private partnerships, they discuss the critical role affordable, high-quality childcare plays in community health, economic growth, and workforce stability. Discover how Spartanburg is pioneering change and setting a model for the rest of the state.