News & Announcements

July 23, 2024

Child Care and Development Fund 2025-2027 State Plan

The South Carolina Department of Social Services serves as the Lead Agency responsible for the administration of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF).

July 12, 2024

Understanding the New 2024 Family Child Care Home Regulations Webinar

Please join us for a live webinar on Understanding the New 2024 Family Child Care Home Regulations with Child Care Licensing. We will review the regulations by sections to ensure you have a good understanding of the regulatory requirements for Family Child Care Homes. You must register to attend.

July 11, 2024

Child Care Expansion-Operating Grants

DSS has issued an application for a Child Care Expansion/Operating Grant for child care providers. This grant opportunity is primarily designed to assist providers in increasing their current enrollments.

July 1, 2024

2024 August’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 Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 10:00am - 1:00pm | State Office/Room 619, 1535 Confederate Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

July 1, 2024

Early Learning Standards in Spanish are Here!

ABC Quality is pleased to announce The Early Learning Standards are now available in Spanish.

July 1, 2024

Alternative Methodology for Rate Setting

South Carolina Department of Social Services (Division of Early Care and Education) received approval from the Administration of Children and Families to conduct of Cost of Care study to create an alternative methodology for setting rates for our Child Care Scholarship program.