January 29, 2024 | Childcare and Education
10 South Carolina Programs to Help Families Pay for Child Care
Finding quality child care is a common goal of parents and caregivers, but paying for child care costs is often difficult for many families.…
Child Care and Education Information for Parents in South Carolina
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January 29, 2024 | Childcare and Education
How Can You Choose the Right Child Care Program in SC? ABC Quality Shares Some Tips
One of the hardest parts of parenting through early childhood is making decisions about your child’s care throughout the workday. Early learning…
January 29, 2024 | Childcare and Education
6 Ways to Ensure a Child Care Program in South Carolina is a Safe Environment for Your Child
When choosing a child care program in the Palmetto State, there are many things to consider. But for most parents, one of the top things on a…
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Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)
Triple P offers parents simple, practical strategies to build strong relationships with their children and help parents effectively manage their children’s behavior. Explore Triple P, Triple P Online, Triple P Teen and Triple P Espanol.
Family Resource Centers
Family resource centers are community-based places where families can go for help such as parenting classes, job training, mental health, family counseling, child care, job training and more.
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SC Child Care Services
Search for child care programs near you on the frequently updated SC Childcare provider database. You will find detailed information about licensed facilities, their hours and inspection reports.
ABC Quality
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SC Child Care Resource and Referral
Provides free, statewide services to connect parents with the tools, resources and referrals for parents to make informed choices about child care.
The Palmetto Pre-K
With a three-step search, determine if your child qualifies for free or reduced-cost preschool programs for your three- or four-year-old child including Head Start, First Steps 4K or Public School 4K.
First Five SC
Connect to public programs and services to help children ages 0 to 5 with their growth and development. Easily check your eligibility for more than 40 services by answering questions about your family.
S.C. Department of Education
The state's education agency has information on school choices, virtual learning, special education, early learning and literacy, adult education, a school directory and more.
Parents Helping Parents
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