News & Announcements

March 20, 2025

Inspection Forms Revision 2025!

The Child Care Licensing inspection forms for licensed centers (public and private); group child care homes and family child care homes have been revised due to federal requirements. We have added inspections items to include the following requirements:

March 4, 2025

Wildfire Information

Due to the Red Flag warning in SC, please see the information attached regarding Wildfires and how you can be ready to respond if necessary. Additionally, the Governor has signed a state of emergency because of the ongoing wildfires in our state. There may be dense smoke and air quality issues in your area as well. Please be alert to any local requests to evacuate. Wildfires | Ready.gov

March 1, 2025

2025 April’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, April 2, 2025, from 10:00am - 1:00pm | State Office/Room 631, 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

February 5, 2025

Supplemental Funds for Child Care Disaster Recovery – Hurricane Ian

On September 28, 2022, Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency as a result of Hurricane Ian. On November 21, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. authorized a major disaster declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Ian. FEMA identified eight (8) counties as qualifying for federal disaster assistance.

February 1, 2025

2025 March’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, March 12, 2025, from 10:00am - 1:00pm | State Office/Room 307-310, 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

January 28, 2025

National CACFP Association Hosts FREE Webinar on Importance of CACFP Participation

Please join the National CACFP Association for an important webinar on Wednesday, February 19th, and learn how you can receive financial reimbursement for nutritious meals and snacks served in your program.