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Provider Business Procedures

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Provider Business Procedures for Level A and B Providers Outlines the procedures to be followed by providers who receive payments from the ABC Child Care Voucher Program and are enrolled in Level A or B. PDF
Provider Business Procedures for Level C Providers Outlines the procedures to be followed by providers who receive payments from the ABC Child Care Voucher Program and are enrolled at Level C. PDF

ABC Matrix of Quality Levels

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ABC Matrix of Quality Levels This document compares ABC levels by summarizing standards they must meet and by identifying the environment assessment used. PDF

South Carolina's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Teachers/Caregivers and Program Administrators

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South Carolina's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Teachers/Caregivers and Program Administrators This document outlines the knowledge and skills needed by early childhood professionals working with children from birth to school age in any early care and education setting. PDF

South Carolina Early Learning Standards

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Good Start Grow Smart: South Carolina Early Learning Standards for 3, 4, & 5 Year-Old Children These standards were developed based on research in the critical areas of learning and development. They apply to all settings in which children ages 3, 4, & 5 receive care. ABC Level A Required Standards, Part I, Standard III, Staff Qualifications and Development, Section E.,2.,a., requires at least 2 clock hours of training on the SC Early Learning Standards for teachers/caregivers of children ages birth-5. PDF
South Carolina's Infant & Toddler Guidelines These guidelines are meant to be the critical first step in ensuring that all of South Carolina's children, birth to three, have responsive, reciprocal and respectful care. PDF

South Carolina's Materials and Activities Guides

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Afterschool Materials Guide ABC-recommended guidelines for use when purchasing materials for children 6-12 years of age. PDF
Infant/Toddler Materials Guide ABC-recommended guidelines for use when purchasing materials for children birth – 36 months of age. PDF
Preschool Materials Guide ABC-recommended guidelines for use when purchasing materials for children 3-5 years of age. PDF
Physical Activities Guide Guidelines for promoting preschool children's physical activities during outdoor play. PDF

SC Early Care and Education Career Path

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CCCCD Credential Brochure This brochure provides basic information on the credentialing system. Visit www.sc-ccccd.net to learn more. PDF
SC Early Care and Education Career Path This document was created to support the professional development system for early care and education professionals in South Carolina. Visit www.sc-ccccd.net to learn more. PDF
TEACH Scholarship Brochure This brochure provides basic information on the TEACH Scholarship Program. Visit www.sc-ccccd.net to learn more. PDF

Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)

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Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan This document describes the CCDF program administered by DSS. PDF