News & Announcements

August 28, 2024

Save the Date: Free Virtual Trainings for Child Care Providers 2024

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

August 19, 2024

Emergency Preparedness Webinar: Knowledge is Key! Be Prepared! Rescheduled

This webinar originally scheduled for August 20, 2024, is being rescheduled to Wednesday, September 4, 2024. If you have previously registered, there is not anything you need to do. Hurricane season began on June 1st. Now is a good time to review your Emergency Preparedness plans so that you are ready to prepare, respond and recover should an occurrence present itself. Therefore, we have prepared a virtual training to help you “be ready” for the rest of this season.

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