All posts in Child Care Quality

Oct 3, 2023

Does your child care program provide a safe environment for your child?

When choosing a child care program, there are many things to consider. But for most parents, one of the top things on a potential provider checklist is to ensure your child will be in a safe environment. A safe environment can include many factors that affect your child's safety and security while being cared for somewhere outside of the home.

Sep 29, 2023

Are there scholarships available to help pay for quality child care in South Carolina?

The need for affordable child care is one of the greatest challenges facing our nation. For South Carolinians, the good news is you may be eligible for financial assistance to help pay for child care over a certain time. The best part is parents can choose from an extensive list of ABC Quality monitored providers, ensuring their children experience a child care facility and environment best suited for them.

Jun 27, 2023

Tips to make the transition into child care easy for the whole family

Life transitions can be challenging for anyone, especially when it comes to the unknown. But when it comes to starting child care for the first time, parents and children often feel anxiety and discomfort about transitioning to this new stage of life. The good news is that there are many things you can do to help ease everyone's stress and help ensure your child is emotionally, socially, and physically prepared and ready to start this brand-new adventure.

Apr 18, 2023

How is ABC Quality making child care more accessible for families?

Affordable, high-quality child care is a must for families in South Carolina. Child care not only keeps children safe and healthy, it helps them develop social, emotional, and communication skills they will need for success in school and throughout their lives. Unfortunately, many families in communities across the state have limited access to child care. But that’s where ABC Quality comes in.