State Agencies Administering The Child Nutrition Programs Special Nutrition programs Slot S155 Division of child care and Early childhood south carolina NSLP State Director Office of School Food Services http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Child Care, Blythewood, SC On Switchboard Yellow Pages La Petite Academy childcare programs www.lapetite.com La Petite Academy provides safe and south carolina child care Association. 576 Cedar Lakes Dr http://www.switchboard.com/Day_Care/Blythewood/SC/108/Yellowpages_Results.html
Early Childhood And Elementary Education south carolina. Early childhood Program or contract with Head Start programs or programs funded by the federal child care and Development Block Grant. http://www.sreb.org/programs/srr/pubs/PreK/PreK-SC.asp
Extractions: 5 days per week Program standards: Established by state Department of Education; curriculum determined locally based on needs. Eligible Providers Local school districts receive funds and may offer programs directly or contract with Head Start programs or programs funded by the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant. Parent Education and Support Parent education and parent volunteers are required. Funding and Children Served State appropriation Fiscal year 1999: $22.3 million
USC Upstate: Academics Burroughs child Development Center offers high quality childcare to students, and is a member of the south carolina Advocates for Better care programs. http://www.uscupstate.edu/academics/education/burroughs.asp
Extractions: The Burroughs Child Development Center at USC Upstate was founded in 1976. The purpose of the Center is to provide access to high quality child care to University students, faculty and staff. The Center also gives USC Upstate students an opportunity to observe and to work with the children in a laboratory setting. Students from the School of Education, the Mary Black School of Nursing, and the Psychology Department gain valuable observation lab and classroom experience at the Center. Additionally students from the Teaching Fellows Program also gain hands-on experience. Staff The staff is comprised of 4 lead teachers, 3 teacher assistants and 1 part-time teacher assistant. Teachers at the Center are certified in Early Childhood Education with two of the teachers having received a master's degree in Early Childhood Education. The teachers plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that consists of many hands-on activities and a learning rich environment that allows children to develop at their own pace.
South Carolina Department Of Social Services Gary Rice, Program Manager child care Licensing south carolina Department of Social Services child care Licensing 2638 Two Notch Road, Suite 200 http://www.state.sc.us/dss/cdclrs/
Extractions: Search Child Care Licensing establishes minimum regulations for the care and safety of children in child care facilities. It also ensures the maintenance of these regulations and enforces the facilities' compliance with them. To investigate all regulatory complaints in a timely manner and follow-up as needed based upon the results of the investigation To coordinate completion of inspections with appropriate state agencies including the State Fire Marshal and the Department of Health and Environmental Control To ensure all facilities are in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements To issue appropriate regulatory permits in a timely and efficient manner as mandated by law
South Carolina Department Of Social Services by south carolina to administer the child care program funded by the child ABC also works to improve child care for all children in south carolina. http://www.state.sc.us/dss/abc/
Extractions: Search Advocates for Better Care (ABC) is the statewide system designed by South Carolina to administer the child care program funded by the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). South Carolina parents who meet established income guidelines may be eligible for assistance with the cost of their weekly child care. Income eligible parents must be working, in school, or in a training program. Parents participating in the ABC Child Care Program may choose who they want to provide their child care. The program offers parents a variety of choices for receiving child care services and makes quality child care more available. ABC also works to improve child care for all children in South Carolina. Contact: Leigh Bolick, Division Director
Child Care - ABC Special Needs Voucher Overview - South Carolina child care ABC Special Needs Voucher Overview - south carolina. Logo of south carolina Advocates for Better care (ABC) program The Advocates for Better http://www.workworld.org/wwwebhelp/child_care_abc_special_needs_voucher_overview
Extractions: workworld@vcu.edu The Advocates for Better Child Care (ABC) Special Needs Voucher program provides financial assistance to low income families who need day care for developmentally delayed children up to age 19. Funds may be available for families whose children are under 19 years old and meet income eligibility guidelines . Parents must be working, disabled or attending an educational or training program in order to be eligible for assistance. Parents make a weekly co-payment as a condition of program participation. Children must meet Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) diagnostic standards for program eligibility . If a child meets the eligibility criteria but is not DDSN eligible, services may still be available. If a child is receiving services through their school district, their parents must apply for a voucher through the county Disabilities and Special Needs Board. A copy of the childs most recent Individualized Education Plan (IEP) must be provided with the ABC application to verify the developmental delay(s) and services currently received.
Child Care - ABC Special Needs Voucher Program Eligibility - South Carolina child care ABC Special Needs Voucher Program Eligibility - south carolina. children and teens under 19 are eligible for the ABC Special Needs Voucher if http://www.workworld.org/wwwebhelp/child_care_abc_special_needs_voucher_program_
Extractions: workworld@vcu.edu Children and teens under 19 are eligible for the ABC Special Needs Voucher if they meet diagnostic criteria and are currently receiving services from one of the ABCs referral organizations or their local school district. Children will be eligible if they are diagnosed, using standardized measures administered by a qualified professional, as having a developmental delay in one or more of the following areas: Cognitive Physical, including vision and hearing Communication Social or emotional Adaptive development Additional procedures may be used by qualified professionals under approved standards to document the eligibility of children whose disabilities, developmental delays, or atypical development cannot be determined soley by standardized measures, or for whom standardized procedures are not appropriate for a given age or development area. ABC Special Needs Voucher - Financial Eligibility ABC Special Needs Voucher - Application Procedures ABC Special Needs Voucher - Levels of Care ABC Special Needs Voucher Overview WorkWORLD Help/Information System
State Profiles. South Carolina child care Food Program Agency. south carolina Department of Social Services child Adult care Food Program Division of Family Assistance PO Box 1520 http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/statedata/statepro/southcar.html
Extractions: Information 2000 Total Population: 2000 Number of Children aged 0-4: 2000 Number of Children aged 5-9 years old: 2000 Number of Children aged 10-14 years old: 2000 Total Number of Children under 18: Children under 5 as percent of population: Children under 18 as percent of population: Source: "Demographic Profiles: Census 2000," U.S. Census Bureau. 1999 Poverty Rate (all ages): 1999 Children Under 5 in Poverty: Source: "Table GCT-P14. Income and Poverty in 1999: 2000" and "Table P87. Poverty Status in 1999 by Age[17]- Universe: Population for whom poverty status is determined," U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 Summary File 3.
Childcare.htm the child care providers is obtained through the south carolina Department of Social Provides Information on child care program where care is needed http://www.midnet.sc.edu/icsofsc/childcare.htm
Extractions: Child Care Resources for Parents Ten Things Every Child Needs Interaction - Talk and play regularly with your child. Touch - Hug and rock your child often. Stable Relationship - Your child needs people he/she can trust to be there and be responsive Safe Healthy Environment Look at your home from your child's viewpoint. Buckle up in the car. Self-esteem Help your child problem solve and encourage successes. Quality child care can help children get ready for school and life. Communication - talk, talk, talk... Play get down on the floor and enjoy playing with your child Music dance, sing, have fun. Reading Read several times daily. Provides Information on child care program where care is needed Provides information on choosing a quality child care home or center. Provides resources for scholarships and programs with sliding fee scales.
2004-2005 Forms And Instructions The south carolina Department of Revenue is pleased to provide the forms in Package XSC in portable document Credit for child care Program. SC SCH TC10 http://www.sctax.org/Forms and Instructions/Current Years Forms and Instructions
Extractions: The South Carolina Department of Revenue is pleased to provide the forms in Package XSC in portable document format (PDF). You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 5.0 or later to view and print these forms. If you do not already have a current version of the free Acrobat reader, click on the icon below to go to the Adobe page and download your free copy.
South Carolina First Steps Outreach south carolina First Steps to school Readiness ( First Steps ) is a TEACH, the participant and their sponsoring child care program each pay a portion of http://www.scfirststeps.org/teach.htm
Extractions: Homepage Email us! TEACH WHAT IS T.E.A.C.H.? The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Project provides SCholarships for teachers working in child care to complete course work in early childhood education and to increase their compensation. The Center for Child Care Career Development as a division of the Office of First Steps will administer the T.E.A.C.H. project. WHY IS T.E.A.C.H. NEEDED? To improve the quality of child care
South Carolina First Steps Overview For Parents south carolina First Steps to school Readiness ( First Steps ) is a Choosing a child care provider is one of the most important decisions families make. http://www.scfirststeps.org/childcare.htm
Extractions: Homepage Email us Child Care Choosing a child care provider is one of the most important decisions families make. Research shows that high-quality child care and early education can boost children's learning and social skills when they enter school. A good child care provider is someone who cares about children and interacts warmly with them. A good child care center is clean and safe. After choosing your child care provider, stay involved. Studies show that the children who achieve better in school have families who stay involved in their care and education. Checklist for Quality Care Caregiver Does the caregiver seem to really like children?
Extractions: Staff: 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.
Extractions: Starting this month, the state Department of Social Services will spend about $3 million to pay for the one-year vouchers. More than 1,770 children younger than 13 live in domestic violence shelters in South Carolina. Trying to care for those children by themselves can drive women back into abusive relationships, counselors say. The child-care vouchers will fill a void in services. The federal welfare program provides child-care assistance money to low-income women who are battered. Shelter staff will screen families to determine who qualifies for the vouchers. Parents who receive them must have a job, attend school or participate in a training program.
Columbia SC YMCA Child Care Family Life In many instances the Y s afterschool child care program (Afterschool the YMCA is a provider for clients in the south carolina Health and Human Services http://www.columbiaymca.org/ccfl.html
Extractions: Family programs help individuals grow as responsible members of families. They provide children and their parents with activities that foster understanding and companionship. Activities are planned to bring groups of families together to support each other. Parents have the opportunity to learn from each other and from their children in an enjoyable way. The central focus of all YMCA child care programs is to foster growth and development, providing a quality program with fun for the child. These educational programs help kids build moral and ethical behavior, self-esteem and leadership traits. Parents and school leaders play an important roll in policy and program decisions. In many instances the Y's afterschool Child Care program ( Afterschool Adventure ) allows parents of the children in our programs to remain gainfully employed, knowing that their children are thriving in a safe, supportive environment. For parents in Richland School District One and Richland/Lexington School District Five who cannot afford the full fee, the YMCA is a provider for clients in the South Carolina Health and Human Services Finance Commission , providing assistance on a sliding scale based on family income. In schools where the Y has an afternoon school program, other assistance is handled on a case-by-case basis.
Extractions: Early Years Are Learning Years Research and Reports Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Families Links to National Organizations Child care and preschool programs have difficulty attracting and keeping good individuals to work with young children. A third of program staff leave the field each year, primarily due to the lack of adequate compensation-low salaries, few benefits, and difficult working conditions. Research has clearly shown that the skill and commitment of the adults in early childhood programs directly affects the quality of care and education given to children. Below are some resources to help advocates and policy makers to improve the compensation of the early childhood workforce, and thus the quality of services for children and families. This area of our web site is a work in progress. Examples of other compensation initiatives and new resources are welcomed and can be sent to pubaff@naeyc.org
SCDHEC: Division Of Children With Special Health Care Needs south carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control www.scdhec.gov CSHCN offers programs and services for children, adolescents, and adults. http://www.scdhec.net/health/mch/cshcn/
Extractions: South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control - www.scdhec.gov Certificate of Need Certification Disease Control Emergency Medical Services ... Links/Resources To provide leadership in the development of appropriate systems of care that are community based, family centered, and culturally appropriate. Programs and Services CSHCN offers programs and services for children, adolescents, and adults. The division serves individuals with a variety of very medically diverse disabilities, chronic illnesses and severe developmental delays. Healthy children and adolescents can develop special needs in a single moment from accidents, child abuse, or illness. While all children require primary and preventive care, CSHCN children have complex problems that extend beyond the services offered by the average health care plan, HMO, or well-trained pediatrician. CSHCN personnel have the expertise, experience, and mandate to assure and provide extended services these individuals need. When children have early access to these special services, it enables them to reach their maximum potential. The CSHCN Program serves approximately 12,000 special needs children across the state on an annual basis.
