The South Carolina ABC Child Care Program is the state's child care subsidy program. The program helps eligible families to pay for child care services and helps ABC providers achieve the highest standards of quality in caring for the children they serve. There are 3 levels of child care services available, Levels A, B, and C.
News
- Scholarship and Application Information for 2012 conferences for Level A & B providers is now available.
- The Provider Business Procedures for Level C have been updated.
- The Provider Business Procedures for Levels A & B have been updated.
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Wash Hands!
Teaching children the song on the Wash Hands video is a fun way to teach them how to wash their hands. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, keeping hands clean is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infection and illness.
Grow Your Quality
(Click the logo to see child care providers who are growing their quality.)
Announcements
- New Crib Standards – Beginning December 28, 2012, any crib provided by child care facilities and family child care homes must meet new and improved federal safety standards.
October, 2011
- It’s Flu Season again! Get the latest flu information and flu shot clinic locations from DHEC.
August, 2011
- A draft of the CCDF State Plan for FFY 2012-2013 is now available.
- Hurricane season is here! For assistance with disaster preparedness contact 1-800-556-7445.
Older Items
- Crib Recall - Infant Entrapment and Suffocation Prompts Stork Craft to Recall More Than 2.1 Million Drop-Side Cribs. To see other important child safety recalls go to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission website.
