Give Army Parents A Break Program
Give Army Parents a Break is a program to provide respite child care for Army families. If you would like more information about the program, or if you would like to participate as a child care provider, please click here to view a brochure and here to view a poster.
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Child Care Licensing Central Office Re-Location
The Child Care Licensing Central Office has moved. Their new address is 2638 Two Notch Road, Suite 217, Columbia, SC 29204. All phone numbers will remain the same.
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Child Care and Development Fund State Plan
The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Final Rule, Part 98, Subpart A., 14-18 requires that each state develop a State Plan every two years. The Plan describes how the CCDF program will be administered for the period of October 1, 2011 – September 30, 2013. The Plan was submitted to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) - Administration For Children and Families (ACF) on August 1, 2011.
This year the Plan includes three distinct parts:
- Administration
- CCDF Subsidy Program Administration
- Health and Safety and Quality Improvement Activities
A draft copy of the FFY 2012-2013 State Plan can be found on the SCDSS’ website, Child Care services website, and the ABC Child Care Program’s website until approved by the ACF. If you have questions please contact Leigh W. Bolick at 803-898-7134 or leigh.bolick@dss.sc.gov.
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Do Not Leave Children on Buses or in Cars
Even in cool temperatures, buses and cars can heat up to dangerous temperatures very quickly. Even with the windows cracked open, interior temperatures can rise almost 20 degrees Fahrenheit within the first 10 minutes. Anyone left inside is at risk for serious heat-related illnesses or even death. Children who are left unattended in parked buses or cars are at greatest risk for heat stroke, and possibly death. When transporting children, remember to do the following...
- Never leave infants or children in a parked bus or car, even if the windows are cracked open.
- When leaving your bus or car, check to be sure everyone is out. Do not overlook any children who have fallen asleep on the bus or in the car.
- Use a check-on method to track children as they get on the bus and a check-off method to make sure they all exit the bus.
- To remind yourself that a child is in your car, keep a stuffed animal in the car seat. When the child is buckled in, place the stuffed animal in the front with the driver.
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CDC: Preventing Salmonella infections
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has developed a one page document with information on preventing Salmonella infections associated with pet ducks and chicks. Click here for the English version of this flyer, and click here for the Spanish version.
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CCDF Public Hearing Announcement
As the designated lead agency for the federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) administers the ABC Child Care Program. The CCDF Final Rule, Part 98, Subpart A., 14-18 requires that each state develop a Plan every two years. The Plan describes how the CCDF program will be administered for the period of October 1, 2011 – September 30, 2013. The Plan must be submitted to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) - Administration For Children and Families (ACF) no later than July 1, 2011. Read more.
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New Crib StandardsFor more information on the new Consumer Product Safety Commission Crib Standards, click here.
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Reptiles and Amphibians in Child Care
The Centers for Disease Control states, “"Reptiles and amphibians should not be kept in child care centers, nursery schools, or other facilities with children younger than 5 years old." Click here for more information.
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Kendra’s Law (Senate Bill 348) requires all operators and staff of Family Child Care Homes to have 2 hours of DSS approved training each year. For more information, click here or call the Licensing Central Office at 1-800-556-7445 or 803-898-9020.
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South Carolina's Infant & Toddler Guidelines
Click here to view 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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Child Care Fire and Life Safety
Click here to visit the Child Care Fire and Life Safety webpage. This page includes fire inspection checklists, information about structural plans, training modules, forms related to fire plans and inspections, fire resources, and links to fire related websites.
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SDandT YouTube Video: "Room to Breathe"
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A video produced to raise awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Special
thanks to the Richland County Children's Health and Safety Council and the Richland
County Coroner's Office.
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ETV Kids/DHEC Video: "Wash Hands"
WASH HANDS is a joint project with ETV and DHEC. If children (and adults) put the
video’s lessons into action, they can slow the spread of colds, flu and other communicable
diseases, including drug-resistant staph.
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Child Care Provider Emergency Information
If you are a child care provider, and you experience damage due to the weather,
please call DSS Child Care Services at 1-800-556-7445. Staff will provide information
about relocating children in your care to facilities that are open and have not
been damaged.
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SAFE Live Scan Digital Fingerprinting Now Available
The State of South Carolina has contracted with L-1 Identity Solutions to provide electronic fingerprinting services for child care providers who
require a state (SLED) and federal (FBI) fingerprint-based criminal history background
check. Live scan digital fingerprinting provides the most accurate and quickest
way to submit and process state and federal background checks.
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FFY 2009 Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) Pre-Expenditure Report
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) hereby gives notice of
the availability of the “FFY-2009 Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) Pre-Expenditure
Report” to the citizens of South Carolina for review and comment. The report reflects plans of the SCDSS/State of
South Carolina to expend SSBG funds for the 2008 fiscal year, October 1, 2008 through September
30, 2009...
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Consent to Release Information forms (DSS Form 2924)
Beginning April 15, 2008, ALL Consent to Release Information forms (DSS Form 2924)
should be mailed directly to DSS Child Care Regulatory Services,
Include a check made payable to DSS in the amount of $8 per form.
Once the searches of the Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect and SLED’s
Sex Offender Registry are completed, you will be notified by mail of the results.
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Child Care Facility SearchYou may now search for facilities within a specific radius. Results include licensing and complaint information.
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