News & Announcements

April 24, 2026

Save the Date: Free Virtual Trainings for Child Care Providers 2026-2027

The Division of Early Care and Education is sponsoring free virtual trainings through Children’s Trust of SC for child care providers.

April 1, 2026

2026 May’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 Monday, May 18, 2026, from 10:00am - 1:00pm | State Office/Room 307, 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

April 1, 2026

Navigating Changes Together: Child Care Scholarship Update

We know that the news regarding the child care scholarship applications pause that went into effect December 1, 2025, is incredibly heavy. We recognize that this isn’t just a policy change – it’s a disruption to the families you care for and the stability of the business you operate.

March 1, 2026

2026 April’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, April 23, 2026, from 10:00am - 1:00pm | State Office/Room 307, 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

February 17, 2026

2026 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 Monday, March 23, 2026, from 10:00am - 1:00pm | State Office/Room 631, 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

January 1, 2026

2026 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 Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 10:00am - 1:00pm | State Office/Room 307, 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201