News & Announcements

October 7, 2024

Proposed Regulations for Licensed Child Care Centers

The Department of Social Services is proposing to amend South Carolina Code of Regulations 114-500 to 114-509 to establish and maintain standards for licensed child care centers that are reasonably aligned with recommended standards of national organizations and which further the Department’s mission to establish and maintain standards that protect the health, safety, and well-being of children receiving care in licensed child care centers.

October 4, 2024

Hurricane Helene Resources

Here are some Hurricane Helene resources.

October 1, 2024

2024 November’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, November 20, 2024, from 10:00am - 1:00pm | State Office/Room 307-310, 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

September 12, 2024

2024 September’s Governor’s Advisory Committee Meeting on the Regulations of Child Care Facilities HAS BEEN CANCELLED!

The Governor’s Advisory Committee on the Regulations of Child Care Facilities meeting scheduled for Friday, September 13 has been cancelled.

September 1, 2024

2024 October’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 Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 10:00am - 1:00pm | State Office/Room 307-310, 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

August 28, 2024

2024 September’s Governor’s Advisory Committee Meeting on the Regulations of Child Care Facilities - Virtual

The Governor’s Advisory Committee on the Regulations of Child Care Facilities will meet on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 10:00am - 1:00pm | Microsoft Teams