News & Announcements

January 18, 2024

Are you interested in becoming a licensed child care provider in SC?

If you are interested in becoming a licensed child care provider in South Carolina, click "READ MORE" to access a brochure outlining some of the requirements.

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December 19, 2023

2024 March’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, March 14, 2024, from 10:00am - 1:00pm | State Office/Room307-310, 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

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December 8, 2023

2024 February’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 Friday, February 9, 2024, from 10:00am - 1:00pm | State Office/Room307-310, 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

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December 7, 2023

Upcoming Governor's Advisory Committee Meeting Dates from January 2024 to June 2024

Please see the scheduled dates for the upcoming Governor's Advisory Committee Meetings for the 2024 year from January to June.

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December 4, 2023

Childcare Center: Food Safety Alert from Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Please review Guidance from Centers for Disease Control & Prevention regarding an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to pre-cut cantaloupes.

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November 20, 2023

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Guidance for Childcares

As per DHEC, please see the Guidance as a reminder about exclusion of those with RSV.

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