Standards, Guidelines, & Other Documents
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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. |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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| Infant/Toddler Materials Guide |
ABC-recommended guidelines for use when purchasing materials for children birth – 36 months of age. |
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| Preschool Materials Guide |
ABC-recommended guidelines for use when purchasing materials for children 3-5 years of age. |
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| Physical Activities Guide |
Guidelines for promoting preschool children's physical activities during outdoor play. |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| TEACH Scholarship Brochure |
This brochure provides basic information on the TEACH Scholarship Program. Visit www.sc-ccccd.net to learn more. |
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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. |
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