July 12, 2024
Understanding the New 2024 Family Child Care Home Regulations Webinar
Please join us for a live webinar on Understanding the New 2024 Family Child Care Home Regulations with Child Care Licensing. We will review the regulations by sections to ensure you have a good understanding of the regulatory requirements for Family Child Care Homes. You must register to attend.
Read More about Understanding the New 2024 Family Child Care Home Regulations WebinarJuly 11, 2024
Child Care Expansion-Operating Grants
DSS has issued an application for a Child Care Expansion/Operating Grant for child care providers. This grant opportunity is primarily designed to assist providers in increasing their current enrollments.
Read More about Child Care Expansion-Operating GrantsJuly 1, 2024
2024 August’s Governor’s Advisory Committee Meeting on the Regulations of Child Care Facilities
The Governor’s Advisory Committee on the Regulations of Child Care Facilities will meet on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 10:00am - 1:00pm | State Office/Room 619, 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201
Read More about 2024 August’s Governor’s Advisory Committee Meeting on the Regulations of Child Care FacilitiesMaking child care more available and affordable for families and increasing the quality of care for all children in South Carolina.
Child Care Licensing
Learn about the health and safety standards that all child care providers in South Carolina must meet and why that matters for families.
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ABC Quality
This ratings program makes it easier for families to find high quality child care and helps providers be the best they can be.
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Child Care Scholarship Program
Child Care Scholarships can help families afford care, so they can work or go to school and gives them the freedom to choose what works best for their family.
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Child & Adult Care Food Program
Child Care and Adult Care providers can get reimbursed for providing healthy meals and snacks to enrolled South Carolina children and aging adults.
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SC Endeavors
All providers need training. Find certified programs and scholarships for education that can lead to new career possibilities.
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Child Care Resources
From child care checklists to emergency numbers, families and child care providers will find essential and helpful information here.
Learn More About Child Care ResourcesThere may be money or free programs available to help your family.
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