About Us

About Play believes a lifetime of learning begins with a child's experiences of play. Our goal is to provide a quality Early Intervention program that nurtures families in meeting their child's developmental needs.

Early Intervention is designed to improve outcomes for children with developmental delays and disabilities. Services provide early, appropriate, and intensive interventions to families. Early Intervention is a range of services designed to assist families at the early stages of an infant or toddler’s developmental delay or disability.

Play is so much more important than you realize! Play is how children learn about themselves and the world around them. Play is beneficial to all children.

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About Us

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About Play believes a lifetime of learning begins with a child's experiences of play. Our goal is to provide a quality Early Intervention program that nurtures families in meeting their child's developmental needs.

Early Intervention is designed to improve outcomes for children with developmental delays and disabilities. Services provide early, appropriate, and intensive interventions to families. Early Intervention is a range of services designed to assist families at the early stages of an infant or toddler’s developmental delay or disability.

Play is so much more important than you realize! Play is how children learn about themselves and the world around them. Play is beneficial to all children.

Click on the button below to learn about all of the benefits of Play.

Services

About Play provides Family Training and Service Coordination in the following counties: York, Chester, Lancaster, Fairfield, Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Greenwood, Laurens, Pickens, Greenville, Spartanburg, Union, Cherokee, Kershaw, Chesterfield, Sumter, Lee, Darlington, Florence, Marion, Dillon, Clarendon, Williamsburg, Dorchester, Berkeley, Charleston, Georgetown, Horry, Orangeburg, Oconee, Anderson, and Marlboro.

We work with infants and children birth to six years of age that are eligible through BabyNet or DDSN.

Family Training is provided in the child's home or daycare with their Early Interventionist (EI).The EI works with the family through play and everyday routines. The Family Training visits promote the child to reach his developmental milestones.

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Services

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About Play provides Family Training and Service Coordination in the following counties: York, Chester, Lancaster, Fairfield, Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Greenwood, Laurens, Pickens, Greenville, Spartanburg, Union, Cherokee, Kershaw, Chesterfield, Sumter, Lee, Darlington, Florence, Marion, Dillon, Clarendon, Williamsburg, Dorchester, Berkeley, and Charleston.

We work with infants and children birth to six years of age that are eligible through BabyNet or DDSN.

Family Training is provided in the child's home or daycare with their Early Interventionist (EI).The EI works with the family through play and everyday routines. The Family Training visits promote the child to reach his developmental milestones.

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Infant Massage

A baby's health - whether it is his or her physical health or emotional development - can all be positively influenced by infant massage. At birth, touch is one of the most developed senses that allows babies to receive input from the world around them. Stimulating a baby's sense of touch, will have beneficial effects in helping babies to grow and thrive. Infant massage is a great way to help parents gain confidence in caring for their babies. Here at About Play, we believe in supporting parents and caregivers in meeting their baby's needs. We have six staff members who are certified in infant massage in order to better serve families.

The About Play Team

    • Laura McCraw
      Director/Co-owner
      I graduated from Winthrop University in 1996 with a double major in psychology and sociology. Shortly after graduating, I began my career as an Early Interventionist.…READ MORE >>
    • Willie Jean Stokes
      Director/Co-owner
      I graduated from Benedict College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Child and Family Development. While in college, I joined the Army Reserves. I served…READ MORE >>

Join Our Team

We Have Open Positions Available for Early Interventionists

Do you enjoy working with children? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? About Play is looking to hire Early Interventionists throughout designated areas in South Carolina. We are looking for energetic, creative, motivated, and passion-driven professionals with great time management and organizational skills. Our team is hard-working, fun, creative, and committed to serving and supporting families & children ages birth to six years who have developmental delays or disabilities. Find out more about what we offer!

Recent Blog Posts

April 2023 Newsletter

May 8, 2023

We are Hiring! We need energetic, creative, motivated and passion driven professionals with great time and organizational skill managements. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in education, early childhood, social work, psychology, sociology, family & consumer science, or any related field At least one year of experience working with children birth to six years.

FAQs About Being an Early Intervention Specialist

April 24, 2023

When it comes to childhood development, early intervention specialists are essential players. Interventionists are trained to identify potential developmental delays and offer an array of services that can help young children learn and grow.  If you’re considering an early intervention specialist career, these frequently asked questions can help you understand what to.

How To Do Infant Massage

April 17, 2023

Whether you’re a new or experienced parent, learning how to do infant massage can benefit your baby. Just like adults, infants find soothing massages very relaxing, and their small bodies have much to gain. Because touch is one of the most developed senses at birth, infant massage offers various techniques to aid.