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Congratulations ABC Quality child care providers for growing your quality by moving up to a level B or above. 2018 2017 2016 2015 2018  B Sherri A Roberge2017 Sparkleberry LaneLadson, SC  29456New Enrollment at Level B; Licensed Family Child Ca...

Programs with the Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care designation give new mothers the support they need during the transition to child care. We know that this can be a difficult time for mothers breastfeeding and often mothers feel they need to sto...

DSS will continue to offer child care scholarships for working parents. Beginning October 1st, in order to qualify for a SC Working Families Child Care Scholarship your family must have a gross income at or below 85% of the state median income lev...

Click here to access the Hurricane Ian September 2022 Reimbursement Grant Application  Provider Portal   Frequently Asked Questions   Hurricane Ian Recovery Grant Information Webinar 12.12.2024https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/u3XJmyI7a96xeIprjoYz...

Why is Child Care Licensing Important? Licensing sets standards to promote the health and safety of children receiving care. All South Carolina child care programs are required to be one of the following: licensed, registered, approved, or legall...

A one-time grant is available to licensed or registered child care providers.  License-exempt providers enrolled in the ABC Quality program and not operating in a school building are also eligible.  The purpose of this grant is to allow providers...

Keeping You Informed DSS is here to help and support local child care centers as they make the decision of whether and when to reopen. A one-time grant has been made available to licensed and registered child care providers to assist them in remai...

Licensing All South Carolina child care programs are required to be licensed, registered, approved or legally exempt. Here’s what providers need to know. ABC Quality Enrollment The ABC Quality rating system helps providers reach the highest sta...

Choosing the right child care provider can be confusing. We’ve created this guide of important questions you should ask potential providers when you visit—to help you to look, listen and ask. Licensing & Ratings With so many different choices,...

For Parents or Other Caregivers We know finding, affording and deciding on a child care provider can be overwhelming. Here are answers from our professional team to common questions many families have about child care in South Carolina.   How d...