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 18, 2020
Guidelines for re-opening child care facilities
CDC to host Stakeholder Call for Child Care May 20, 2020 from 4-5 pm to help plan for re-openings, respond to concerns, and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More About Guidelines for re-opening child care facilitiesMay 11, 2020
Sanitation Grant for Providers
A one-time grant is available to licensed or registered child care providers to clean and sanitize their child care facility to re-open or purchase supplies.
Read More About Sanitation Grant for ProvidersMay 4, 2020
Merchants Foodservice Partnership
SC Department of Social Services has partnered with Merchants Foodservice to help child care providers shop for food.
Read More About Merchants Foodservice PartnershipMay 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 & ProvidersNovember 1, 2019
Preschool Development Birth - 5 Renewal Grant Due November 5th
Learn more about the Preschool Development Birth - 5 Renewal Grant and how South Carolina is preparing for the grant submission due November 5th.
Read More About Preschool Development Birth - 5 Renewal Grant Due November 5th
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