The Division of Early Care and Education is a division of the South Carolina Department of Social Services
News and Announcements
All DSS services (CACFP Apps, CACFP Claims, Online SVL, and Licensing Payment) will experience intermittent connection issues due to a scheduled maintenance on Sunday August 11, 2019 between 6 AM and 10 AM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
On July 22, 2019, the Department informed all child care facilities about changes in our Criminal Background check laws and regulations to take effect August 5, 2019. This new background check consists of a fingerprint-based criminal records check and Federal/State child abuse and neglect registry, State sex offender Registry checks including a review of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) for National Sex Offender checks. The CCDF regulations and new State Law also require child care service providers to complete criminal background checks at least once every five (5) years.
Click here for the link to the Child Care Provider Letter
To view South Carolina's Preschool Development Grant Birth - 5 Application click here.
Are you a Teacher of four year olds in SC? You are invited to attend the Palmetto Pre-K Jamboree. For more information and to register click here.
Click here to check out the new video presentations on safe sleep practices, the causes of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), and the dangers associated with shaking infants and young children for all child care facilities.
Grant Will Help Coordinate Early Childhood Services
The Governor's Advisory Committee on the Regulations of Child Care Facilities meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 25th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm has been canceled. The next Governor's Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23rd, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
See the changes to the SC Health and Safety Pre-service training! Click here to read more about it.
Click here to view tips for keeping children safe on the playground.
Click here to review the Public and Private Child Care Center Regulations. For assistance understanding the changes a crosswalk of the 2005 CCC Regulations and the 2018 CCC Regulations can be viewed here.
To view the 2019-2021 State Plan click here.
View the webinar of the revised New ABC Quality Standards and New ABC Quality manuals. Click Here to review the resources and learn more about the newly revised ABC Quality standards!
The New Early Learning Standards are Here! For More information click here.
New Legislation for Family Child Care Homes (FCCH) takes effect July 1, 2017 and and it will require 10 hours of training instead of 2 hours of training for licensed and registered family child care providers. Click here for more information.
Congratulations ABC Child Care Programs recognized for promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding. For more information click here.
Child care providers are growing their quality with ABC. Click here to see who recently moved up or moved in at Level B or above!!!
More News and AnnouncementsNews and Announcements
All DSS services (CACFP Apps, CACFP Claims, Online SVL, and Licensing Payment) will experience intermittent connection issues due to a scheduled maintenance on Sunday August 11, 2019 between 6 AM and 10 AM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
On July 22, 2019, the Department informed all child care facilities about changes in our Criminal Background check laws and regulations to take effect August 5, 2019. This new background check consists of a fingerprint-based criminal records check and Federal/State child abuse and neglect registry, State sex offender Registry checks including a review of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) for National Sex Offender checks. The CCDF regulations and new State Law also require child care service providers to complete criminal background checks at least once every five (5) years.
Click here for the link to the Child Care Provider Letter
To view South Carolina's Preschool Development Grant Birth - 5 Application click here.
Are you a Teacher of four year olds in SC? You are invited to attend the Palmetto Pre-K Jamboree. For more information and to register click here.
Click here to check out the new video presentations on safe sleep practices, the causes of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), and the dangers associated with shaking infants and young children for all child care facilities.
Grant Will Help Coordinate Early Childhood Services
The Governor's Advisory Committee on the Regulations of Child Care Facilities meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 25th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm has been canceled. The next Governor's Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23rd, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
See the changes to the SC Health and Safety Pre-service training! Click here to read more about it.
Click here to view tips for keeping children safe on the playground.
Click here to review the Public and Private Child Care Center Regulations. For assistance understanding the changes a crosswalk of the 2005 CCC Regulations and the 2018 CCC Regulations can be viewed here.
To view the 2019-2021 State Plan click here.
View the webinar of the revised New ABC Quality Standards and New ABC Quality manuals. Click Here to review the resources and learn more about the newly revised ABC Quality standards!
The New Early Learning Standards are Here! For More information click here.
New Legislation for Family Child Care Homes (FCCH) takes effect July 1, 2017 and and it will require 10 hours of training instead of 2 hours of training for licensed and registered family child care providers. Click here for more information.
Congratulations ABC Child Care Programs recognized for promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding. For more information click here.
Child care providers are growing their quality with ABC. Click here to see who recently moved up or moved in at Level B or above!!!
More News and Announcements
The Division of Early Care and Education is a division of the
South Carolina Department of Social Services
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Contact Us
Early Care and Education
P.O. Box 1520 Columbia, SC 29202-1520
Phone: 803-898-2570