News & Announcements

June 25, 2025

2025 July’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 that was scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 10:00am - 1:00pm | Virtual

June 10, 2025

Save the Date: Free Virtual Trainings for Child Care Providers 2025-2026

The Division of Early Care and Education is sponsoring free virtual trainings through Children’s Trust of SC for child care providers.

April 1, 2025

2025 April’s Governor’s Advisory Committee Meeting on the Regulations of Child Care Facilities IS CANCELLED

The Governor’s Advisory Committee on the Regulations of Child Care Facilities that was scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 10:00am - 1:00pm has been cancelled. State Office/Room 631, 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

April 1, 2025

2025 May’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, May 7, 2025, from 10:00am - 1:00pm | State Office/Room 307-310, 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

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