WEATHER ADVISORY: CHILD CARE PROVIDERS - If you are experiencing damage or closure due to an emergency or disaster, please contact the DSS Division of Early Care and Education at childcare.disaster.response@dss.sc.gov or 1-888-825-7174.
WEATHER ADVISORY: CHILD CARE PROVIDERS - If you are experiencing damage or closure due to an emergency or disaster, please contact the DSS Division of Early Care and Education at childcare.disaster.response@dss.sc.gov or 1-888-825-7174.
For all types of child care, licensing sets standards that secure the health and safety of South Carolina children.
Learn more About Child Care Licensing
Ongoing training promotes better quality child care and allows providers to expand their career options.
Learn more About SC Endeavors
Child care scholarships help families afford child care, so parents can work or go back to school.
Learn more About Child Care Scholarships
ABC Quality rating system encourages providers to reach the highest standards and gives parents a way to evaluate child care programs.
Learn more About ABC Quality
When child care providers participate in this federally-funded program, they can provide free meals to children in need and promote healthy eating habits.
Learn more About Child and Adult Care Food Program
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Columbia, SC 29201
803-898-2570
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