Jul 11, 2024

South Carolina is implementing new regulations for child care professionals aimed at tackling persistent staffing shortages in the industry.

Mar 25, 2024

The administration is planning to lean on the U.S. Small Business Administration to help it dispatch funds to alleviate America's growing child care crisis.

Feb 12, 2024

The South Carolina Department of Social Services is working to build support for an industry often unnoticed. The agency launched a pilot program called “SC Boo$t” on Monday to battle the high turnover rate within early childhood education. The incentive would provide bonuses ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 every six months to eligible providers.

Feb 12, 2024

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) SC Endeavors program had announced the launch of a pilot program that provides bonuses directly to qualified individuals employed in child care facilities in South Carolina. The SC BOO$T pilot program will give child care professionals the chance to receive wage bonuses by using a limited, one time source of federal money.

Aug 29, 2023

Early childhood education encompasses many exciting career paths, including educators, childcare center directors, curriculum designers, instructional specialists, counselors and consultants. This article offers insight into the diverse careers in the early childhood education field.

Aug 8, 2023

SC DSS is offering a one-time Materials/ Health & Safety Grant for child care providers. The Materials/ Health & Safety Grant may be used to purchase materials and support needed to help your child care business operation and classroom functionality. If you have any questions, please contact Tameka Pauling at materialshealthsafetygrant@dss.sc.gov or call 1-800-476-0199.