March 15, 2024
SCECA District 4 Early Childhood Conference
See the information for the SCECA District 4 upcoming Early Childhood Conference.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2024
Share Your Voice to Inform SC Child Care Scholarship (Voucher) Payments!
The South Carolina Department of Social Services is working with Prenatal to Five Fiscal Strategies (P5FS) to design and implement an alternative methodology process to inform SC Child Care Scholarship (Voucher) payments. Click here for more information.
Read MoreMaking child care more available and affordable for families and increasing the quality of care for all children in South Carolina.
Child Care Licensing
Learn about the health and safety standards that all child care providers in South Carolina must meet and why that matters for families.
Learn More About Child Care LicensingABC Quality
This ratings program makes it easier for families to find high quality child care and helps providers be the best they can be.
Learn More About ABC QualityChild Care Scholarship Program
Child Care Scholarships can help families afford care, so they can work or go to school and gives them the freedom to choose what works best for their family.
Learn More About Child Care Scholarship ProgramChild & Adult Care Food Program
Child Care and Adult Care providers can get reimbursed for providing healthy meals and snacks to enrolled South Carolina children and aging adults.
Learn More About Child & Adult Care Food ProgramSC Endeavors
All providers need training. Find certified programs and scholarships for education that can lead to new career possibilities.
Learn More About SC EndeavorsChild Care Resources
From child care checklists to emergency numbers, families and child care providers will find essential and helpful information here.
Learn More About Child Care ResourcesThere may be money or free programs available to help your family.
Affording Child Care