Get SC DSS 3791 2011-2023

Child Care Center Directors 5 hours must be in child growth and development, early childhood education and/or health and safety excluding pediatric first aid and CPR training.

Family Child Care Home—A facility within a residence occupied by the operator that cares for no more than 6 children; The number includes those living in the residence and children who are related to the operator; Family Child Care Centers must be registered, but may choose to be licensed.

If a parent qualifies, vouchers will be paid directly to the child care providers. Parent must choose a provider that is enrolled in the ABC Quality program. ABC Quality providers already have an established weekly voucher rate based on their quality level. DSS will not assess a weekly co-pay per child.

Child care providers must be licensed if they: Operate 4 or more hours a day. Operate more than 2 days a week. Care for children in your home and you care for more than 1 family not related to you.

All South Carolina child care programs are required to be one of the following: licensed, registered, approved, or legally exempt. Child care providers must be licensed if they: Operate 4 or more hours a day. Operate more than 2 days a week.

Family Child Care Home—A facility within a residence occupied by the operator that cares for no more than 6 children; The number includes those living in the residence and children who are related to the operator; Family Child Care Centers must be registered, but may choose to be licensed.

Worker requirements Must be at least 18 years old and able to read and write. Must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months experience as a caregiver in a licensed/approved facility and complete 6 hours of training in child growth and development/early childhood education within 6 months of hiring.

What Families Need to Know have a child or children between birth and 12 years of age. work at least 15 hours per week or attend school or a training program. have a gross income at or below 85% of the state median income level; for a family of four this would be up to $76,272 annually.