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Oct 1, 2024

How can families benefit from the new SC Parents website resource?

The upcoming fall season brings not only the relief of cooler temperatures and the anticipation of the holidays, but also the challenge of juggling new routines and schedules as families settle into the school year. Luckily, there’s an exciting new tool for parents looking to bring a little organization—and a lot of support—into their lives. Built with and for South Carolina parents, SC Parents is a new hub for caregivers seeking community, finding parenting tips, and discovering resources to make this season of life not just manageable, but truly enjoyable.

Apr 18, 2023

How is ABC Quality making child care more accessible for families?

Affordable, high-quality child care is a must for families in South Carolina. Child care not only keeps children safe and healthy, it helps them develop social, emotional, and communication skills they will need for success in school and throughout their lives. Unfortunately, many families in communities across the state have limited access to child care. But that’s where ABC Quality comes in.

Apr 4, 2023

The Week of the Young Child to be held April 1-7

The Week of the Young Child® recognizes that children's opportunities are our responsibilities. This week allows families and child care providers a time to recommit themselves to ensuring that every child experiences the type of early environment—at home, at child care, at school, and in the community—that promotes the needs of young children, their families, and the early childhood programs that serve them.

Feb 21, 2023

How is ABC Quality making child care more accessible for parents?

Affordable, high-quality child care is a must for families in South Carolina. Child care not only keeps children safe and healthy, but it also helps them develop social, emotional, and communication skills as well as early education concepts that they will need for success in school and in their lives outside of school and throughout their lives. Unfortunately, many families in communities across the state have limited access to child care. But that’s where ABC Quality comes in.

Jul 26, 2022

What are tips to help my child avoid summer “Brain Drain?”

Summer “brain drain” or “summer slide” has been studied for decades and asserts that children’s learning falls backwards during the months they are not in school. While it is real and happens, most education experts contend that it isn’t really a loss of knowledge, but rather a lapse, and most students catch back up successfully following break. However, there are several easy ways parents and caregivers help combat summer brain drain while at home.