WEATHER ADVISORY: CHILD CARE PROVIDERS - If you are experiencing damage or closure due to an emergency or disaster, please call the DSS Division of Early Care and Education at 1-803-898-9024 (Emergency Line). If you have questions about child care scholarships, please call 1-800-476-0199.
May 1, 2020
SC Voucher Policy Updates
Updated policies for providers regarding the SC Voucher Program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More About SC Voucher Policy UpdatesApril 6, 2020
COVID-19 Resources for Parents & Providers
Information on Early Care and Education Efforts during the COVID-19 virus pandemic.
Read More About COVID-19 Resources for Parents & ProvidersSeptember 15, 2019
Child Care Providers are Growing Their Quality with ABC.
See which providers recently moved up or moved in at Level B or above.
Read More About Child Care Providers are Growing Their Quality with ABC.September 9, 2019
Child Care Guidance & COVID-19
Learn more from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and SC DHEC on Prevention Guidance for Child Care Providers about COVID-19.
Read More About Child Care Guidance & COVID-19September 1, 2019
Early Learning Standards are Here!
The Early Learning Standards represent input and expertise from professionals across the state.
Read More About Early Learning Standards are Here!January 10, 2019
Helping families connect with early child care services
It will soon be easier to find and identify services available to parents of young children, thanks to a federal Preschool Development Grant received this month.
Read More About Helping families connect with early child care services
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