Date Posted: September 24, 2025
Tender Tech Child Development Center, located on the Flint River Campus of Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC), is proud to announce the addition of a new Georgia Pre-K expansion class. This exciting development allows Tender Tech to serve 20 more 4- and 5-year-old children in the community, ensuring greater access to high-quality early learning opportunities.
Tender Tech is a licensed preschool program serving children ages 3 to 5 from both the college community and the public. As a Bright from the Start Quality Rated Center, Tender Tech is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where young learners can thrive. Using the Creative Curriculum and Georgia’s Pre-K standards, the center emphasizes hands-on, play-based learning experiences designed to foster curiosity, confidence, and school readiness.
Dr. Irvin Clark, President of Southern Crescent Technical College, said “High-quality early childhood education lays the foundation for lifelong learning and success. By expanding our Pre-K offerings, Southern Crescent Technical College is proud to not only support working families but also strengthen the educational pipeline that benefits our region’s workforce and economy for years to come.”
“Tender Tech Child Development Center is excited to expand the Pre-K program offerings for families in Upson County. By expanding access, we are investing in this community’s future, one child at a time.” added Dr. Xenia Johns, Executive Vice President for Southern Crescent Technical College.
Taylor Smith, Economic Development Director for Upson County, shared his enthusiasm, “I am extremely excited for the continued growth happening with the SCTC Tender Tech Pre-K program. This expansion will allow for 20 additional seats to prepare our local youth for kindergarten and beyond. As Thomaston-Upson continues to grow, it is imperative that we invest in our youth, providing a foundation anchored in enriched learning opportunities and supportive family environments. Southern Crescent Technical College’s Tender Tech program is committed to doing just that!”
Through this expansion, Tender Tech reaffirms its mission to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond by offering developmentally appropriate instruction, enriched learning opportunities, and the supportive environment families have come to expect.
For more information about Southern Crescent Technical College’s Tender Tech Child Development Center, please visit www.sctech.edu/tender-tech/ or call 706-646-6200.