Child Care Provider Resources

Statewide Resources

These websites provide access to advice, funding, and resources across the state for child care providers and families.

• South Carolina Child Care Resource and Referral Network
• South Carolina Head Start Association
• South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnerships
• SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
• South Carolina Program for Infants and Toddlers
• SC Child Care Inclusion Collaborative
• Beginnings SC
• SC Department of Education Summer Food Service Program
• SC Department of Social Services (DSS)
• SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)
• SC Sex Offender Registry
• Division of Early Care and Education Library of Forms, Documents and Resources
• Financial Assistance Programs for Eligible Families

National Resources

Here’s where you’ll find links to critical health and safety information for child care providers from national organizations.

• Academy of Pediatrics
• American SIDS Institute
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• CDC Tool Kit for Managing Food Allergies in Schools
• CDC Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs
• CDC Frequently Asked Questions: Food Allergy Guidelines
• healthychildren.org from the American Academy of Pediatrics
• Public Playground Safety Handbook (Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Keeping You Informed

We're always looking for ways to keep you informed about the latest news, training, and resources to support the well-being of children. Our monthly newsletters outline information for parents and providers.