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Early Care & Education

When children experience high-quality care and education from birth through age five, they are more likely to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. First Steps increases access, quality, and professional development in early childhood programs statewide.

How do children become ready for school?

Children are learning from the moment they are born. Every early experience – from birth through age five – helps to build a foundation for school and life success. With the positive support of parents and caregivers, children gain the social and emotional skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for a strong start in school. The following resources are available to help: (linked here)

 
Support Available for Parents and Child Care Providers

The SCDSS Division of Early Care and Education continues to offer financial assistance for child care for working families that have income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level.

Information and an application for parents can be found on www.scchildcare.org under News and Announcements.

Child Find

• Annual Public Notice of Special Education / 504 Services

 

Other Resources

• SC Profile of a Ready Kindergartner

  SC-Early Learning Standards

  Parent-friendly SC-ELS (also called Ready, Set, Kindergarten)

  First 5 portal

  SC Return to Learn: Family Engagement Site