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.
August 7, 2023
Materials/Health & Safety Grant
SC DSS is offering a one-time Materials/ Health & Safety Grant for child care providers. The Materials/ Health & Safety Grant may be used to purchase materials and support needed to help your child care business operation and classroom functionality.
Read More About Materials/Health & Safety GrantJune 30, 2023
Save the Date: Free Virtual Trainings for Child Care Providers 2023
The Division of Early Care and Education is sponsoring free virtual trainings through Children’s Trust of SC for child care providers.
Read More About Save the Date: Free Virtual Trainings for Child Care Providers 2023June 26, 2023
August’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 August 2, 2023, from 10:00am - 5:00pm State Office Room 307-310 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201
Read More About August’s Governor’s Advisory Committee Meeting on the Regulations of Child Care FacilitiesJune 12, 2023
July's Governor's Advisory Committee Meeting
The Governor’s Advisory Committee on the Regulations of Child Care Facilities will meet on the following dates: • Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 1:30pm - 4:30pm • Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 10:00am – 1:00pm DSS State Office/Room 307-310 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201
Read More About July's Governor's Advisory Committee MeetingMay 24, 2023
June's Governor's Advisory Committee Meeting - DATE CHANGED
The Governor’s Advisory Committee on the Regulations of Child Care Facilities will meet on the following dates: Wednesday, June 12, 2023, at 10:00am - 1:00pm/Monday, June 26, 2023, at 10:00am – 1:00pm DSS State Office/Room 307-310 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201
Read More About June's Governor's Advisory Committee Meeting - DATE CHANGEDApril 27, 2023
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