The Division of Early Care and Education is a division of the South Carolina Department of Social Services
News and Announcements
Idemia has expanded appointment availability for the Columbia, Greenville, and North Augusta locations. The following locations will be hosting events that have open appointments:
November 18th - Beaufort
November 23rd - Port Royal
December 6th - Bluffton
December 9th - Santee
Saint Helena location has returned to normal operating hours. Please click here to register.
Coming Soon! Exciting News!
- 1. We are automating the DSS Form 1706 as you know which is required by the Office of Inspector General to process your request for a comprehensive background check. Very soon you will be able to enter your information for the DSS Form 1706 into an online method to process the fingerprint background check. Additionally your DSS Form 1081 and 1083 regarding the Notice of Privacy will also be featured in this process as well. Submitting your fingerprint information in the Automated version of the DSS form 1706 will help OIG process your requests more quickly and provide you the results in record time!!! Please be on the lookout for information about this in the next few weeks!
- 2. We are also automating the DSS Form 2924 Consent to Release Form through an online method as well which will help you to submit your abuse and neglect requests faster so that you can receive your results faster! We are very excited to be able to offer this to you. We hope to have this ready for testing closer to the end of this year. Be on the lookout!!!
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**COVID Child Care Assistance** Attention Parents: Child Care assistance may be available for you if you are working, in school, in a training program, or have a verified disability. If you are interested, please click here for more information on how to apply and to access the child care application. NOTE: Due to the high volume of requests, applications will be worked in the order they are received. Please do not submit multiple application or submit your application more than once. |
ATTENTION: Round 5 of the COVID Support Grant is available now. For more information and to apply click here.
ATTENTION: SC Voucher Maximum Payments Allowed FFY2022 has been updated. Please click here for more information.
ATTENTION: Due to security concerns, older browsers will soon no longer be able to access CACFP and Online SVL. For more information and to test whether your browser will still be able to access the sites click here.
CCDF State Plan DRAFT for review click here.
The results are in for South Carolina's 2020 Child Care Market Rate Survey! To review the findings click here.
Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention Guidance for Child Care Providers about COVID-19 Vaccination.
Please remember that you must report these instances to Child Care Licensing as indicated in the regulations.
Guidance on Management of Suspected and Confirmed Covid-19 Cases
COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for Child Care Programs
Pharmacies Participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program
COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for Child Care Programs
Pharmacies Participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect During the COVID-19 Pandemic training is now available. For more information click here
Publication of the South Carolina Early Childhood Workforce Survey 2018 funded by the Division of Early Care and Education, SCDSS. This is the largest, most comprehensive survey of the state's early childhood workforce, representing feedback from over 4000 practitioners across the state. The results of the study are the voice of our diverse early childhood workforce encompassing a varied field of professionals including leaders and staff who work directly with young children in center-, school-, and home-based settings, as administrators, teaching staff or family child care educators.
GUIDELINES FOR RE-OPENING CHILD CARE FACILITIES
FIND REPORTED CHILD CARE OPENINGS HERE.
FIND REPORTED CHILD CARE CLOSURES HERE.
Click here for updated COVID-19 and Influenza (Flu) guidance for SC Child Care and Preschools from SC DHEC. The updated Child Care Exclusion list can be found here.
Click here to watch videos on Caring for Children during Covid 19
Click here to read FDA's URGENT WARNING on hand sanitizers that contain methanol.
ATTENTION PARENTS AND PROVIDERS, for more information on Early Care and Education Efforts for the COVID-19 virus please visit our announcement page here.
For SC Voucher Updates on COVID-19 click here.
CACFP updates on COVID-19 click here. CACFP Waivers can be viewed here.
ATTENTION: Child Care Providers - Supplemental Guide from CDC and the Office of Child Care found here.
Click here to see updated safety protocals for Idemia fingerprint sites.
Important Coronavirus Information! Please visit the CDC FAQ page here.
Preschool Development Birth - 5 Renewal Grant 2020
Click here to view the SC PDG Needs Assessment Report
Click here to view the SC PDG Strategic Plan
Click here to view the webinar of the Leadership Team & Community Partners Kick off Meeting on June 23, 2020.
Click here to access the PowerPoint slide deck from the Leadership Team & Community Partners Kick Off Meeting on June 23, 2020.
Click here to view the Preschool Development Birth - 5 Grant Application
For an insight into ABC Quality click here to view the Beyond Home video.
New Background Check Requirements for Child Care Providers - click here
To view South Carolina's Preschool Development Grant Birth - 5 Application click here.
Click here to check out the new video presentations on safe sleep practices, the causes of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), and the dangers associated with shaking infants and young children for all child care facilities.
Grant Will Help Coordinate Early Childhood Services
See the changes to the SC Health and Safety Pre-service training! Click here to read more about it.
Click here to view tips for keeping children safe on the playground.
Click here to review the Public and Private Child Care Center Regulations. For assistance understanding the changes a crosswalk of the 2005 CCC Regulations and the 2018 CCC Regulations can be viewed here.
To view the 2019-2021 State Plan click here.
View the webinar of the revised New ABC Quality Standards and New ABC Quality manuals. Click Here to review the resources and learn more about the newly revised ABC Quality standards!
The New Early Learning Standards are Here! For More information click here.
New Legislation for Family Child Care Homes (FCCH) takes effect July 1, 2017 and and it will require 10 hours of training instead of 2 hours of training for licensed and registered family child care providers. Click here for more information.
Congratulations ABC Child Care Programs recognized for promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding. For more information click here.
More News and AnnouncementsNews and Announcements
Idemia has expanded appointment availability for the Columbia, Greenville, and North Augusta locations. The following locations will be hosting events that have open appointments:
November 18th - Beaufort
November 23rd - Port Royal
December 6th - Bluffton
December 9th - Santee
Saint Helena location has returned to normal operating hours. Please click here to register.
Coming Soon! Exciting News!
- 1. We are automating the DSS Form 1706 as you know which is required by the Office of Inspector General to process your request for a comprehensive background check. Very soon you will be able to enter your information for the DSS Form 1706 into an online method to process the fingerprint background check. Additionally your DSS Form 1081 and 1083 regarding the Notice of Privacy will also be featured in this process as well. Submitting your fingerprint information in the Automated version of the DSS form 1706 will help OIG process your requests more quickly and provide you the results in record time!!! Please be on the lookout for information about this in the next few weeks!
- 2. We are also automating the DSS Form 2924 Consent to Release Form through an online method as well which will help you to submit your abuse and neglect requests faster so that you can receive your results faster! We are very excited to be able to offer this to you. We hope to have this ready for testing closer to the end of this year. Be on the lookout!!!
|
**COVID Child Care Assistance** Attention Parents: Child Care assistance may be available for you if you are working, in school, in a training program, or have a verified disability. If you are interested, please click here for more information on how to apply and to access the child care application. NOTE: Due to the high volume of requests, applications will be worked in the order they are received. Please do not submit multiple application or submit your application more than once. |
ATTENTION: Round 5 of the COVID Support Grant is available now. For more information and to apply click here.
ATTENTION: SC Voucher Maximum Payments Allowed FFY2022 has been updated. Please click here for more information.
ATTENTION: Due to security concerns, older browsers will soon no longer be able to access CACFP and Online SVL. For more information and to test whether your browser will still be able to access the sites click here.
CCDF State Plan DRAFT for review click here.
The results are in for South Carolina's 2020 Child Care Market Rate Survey! To review the findings click here.
Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention Guidance for Child Care Providers about COVID-19 Vaccination.
Please remember that you must report these instances to Child Care Licensing as indicated in the regulations.
Guidance on Management of Suspected and Confirmed Covid-19 Cases
COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for Child Care Programs
Pharmacies Participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program
COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for Child Care Programs
Pharmacies Participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect During the COVID-19 Pandemic training is now available. For more information click here
Publication of the South Carolina Early Childhood Workforce Survey 2018 funded by the Division of Early Care and Education, SCDSS. This is the largest, most comprehensive survey of the state's early childhood workforce, representing feedback from over 4000 practitioners across the state. The results of the study are the voice of our diverse early childhood workforce encompassing a varied field of professionals including leaders and staff who work directly with young children in center-, school-, and home-based settings, as administrators, teaching staff or family child care educators.
GUIDELINES FOR RE-OPENING CHILD CARE FACILITIES
FIND REPORTED CHILD CARE OPENINGS HERE.
FIND REPORTED CHILD CARE CLOSURES HERE.
Click here for updated COVID-19 and Influenza (Flu) guidance for SC Child Care and Preschools from SC DHEC. The updated Child Care Exclusion list can be found here.
Click here to watch videos on Caring for Children during Covid 19
Click here to read FDA's URGENT WARNING on hand sanitizers that contain methanol.
ATTENTION PARENTS AND PROVIDERS, for more information on Early Care and Education Efforts for the COVID-19 virus please visit our announcement page here.
For SC Voucher Updates on COVID-19 click here.
CACFP updates on COVID-19 click here. CACFP Waivers can be viewed here.
ATTENTION: Child Care Providers - Supplemental Guide from CDC and the Office of Child Care found here.
Click here to see updated safety protocals for Idemia fingerprint sites.
Important Coronavirus Information! Please visit the CDC FAQ page here.
Preschool Development Birth - 5 Renewal Grant 2020
Click here to view the SC PDG Needs Assessment Report
Click here to view the SC PDG Strategic Plan
Click here to view the webinar of the Leadership Team & Community Partners Kick off Meeting on June 23, 2020.
Click here to access the PowerPoint slide deck from the Leadership Team & Community Partners Kick Off Meeting on June 23, 2020.
Click here to view the Preschool Development Birth - 5 Grant Application
For an insight into ABC Quality click here to view the Beyond Home video.
New Background Check Requirements for Child Care Providers - click here
To view South Carolina's Preschool Development Grant Birth - 5 Application click here.
Click here to check out the new video presentations on safe sleep practices, the causes of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), and the dangers associated with shaking infants and young children for all child care facilities.
Grant Will Help Coordinate Early Childhood Services
See the changes to the SC Health and Safety Pre-service training! Click here to read more about it.
Click here to view tips for keeping children safe on the playground.
Click here to review the Public and Private Child Care Center Regulations. For assistance understanding the changes a crosswalk of the 2005 CCC Regulations and the 2018 CCC Regulations can be viewed here.
To view the 2019-2021 State Plan click here.
View the webinar of the revised New ABC Quality Standards and New ABC Quality manuals. Click Here to review the resources and learn more about the newly revised ABC Quality standards!
The New Early Learning Standards are Here! For More information click here.
New Legislation for Family Child Care Homes (FCCH) takes effect July 1, 2017 and and it will require 10 hours of training instead of 2 hours of training for licensed and registered family child care providers. Click here for more information.
Congratulations ABC Child Care Programs recognized for promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding. For more information click here.
More News and Announcements
The Division of Early Care and Education is a division of the
South Carolina Department of Social Services
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Contact Us
Early Care and Education
P.O. Box 1520 Columbia, SC 29202-1520
Phone: 803-898-2570