Jul 20, 2022
DSS celebrates ABC Quality’s 30th birthday in 2022The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) is encouraging communities statewide to join in celebrating ABC Quality’s 30th Anniversary this year.
All posts in Early Learning
Jun 7, 2022
How can I help my child redevelop social skills after the pandemic?As COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift following the winter wave of the Omicron variant, parents are faced with the task of easing their child back into pre-pandemic socialization skills.
May 31, 2022
How do I talk to children about school shootings?Constant media coverage of gun violence in American schools can make it difficult not to imagine a worst-case scenario at your child’s school, and the mental and emotional toll these horrific events take on both parents and students is immense. Parents and caregivers may wonder just how much they should discuss with their child in the wake of such tragedies.
Dec 22, 2021
Child Care Center versus In-Home Care: What is the right choice for my family?One of the hardest parts of parenting through early childhood years is making decisions about your child’s care throughout the workday. The importance of early learning and early childhood development cannot be overstated, as it’s well known to form the foundation of a lifetime of healthy learning and development
Dec 21, 2021
How do ABC Quality providers support pride and understanding of family culture?Most parents and caregivers wonder how well their child will fit into a child care program’s classroom culture. But many families are also looking for a provider to incorporate some of their family’s culture into their child’s day-to-day child care experience.
Oct 7, 2021
Five questions to ask a potential child care providerParents and caregivers are tasked with many responsibilities, especially in the early years of a child’s life. One of the most important decisions parents and caregivers will make is choosing the right childcare program for their child’s pre-kindergarten years.