ABC Quality

ABC Quality The ABC Quality program, sponsored by the Division of Early Care and Education at the S.C.

Department of Social Services, is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for childcare providers throughout South Carolina.

Parenting is hard work, but you don't have to do it alone. 💜SC Parents offers support, information and resources to help...
06/26/2026

Parenting is hard work, but you don't have to do it alone. 💜

SC Parents offers support, information and resources to help you become a more confident and resilient parent. 🌟 You can find free parenting programs (in person and online!), blog articles written by real South Carolina parents and a list of parenting and play groups.

➡️ Explore these parenting resources and more at scParents.org/topics/parenting/.

Parents: Speech and language delays are widely recognized as the most common types of developmental delays in early chil...
06/26/2026

Parents: Speech and language delays are widely recognized as the most common types of developmental delays in early childhood.

Doctor Michelle Macias, a Professor of Pediatrics and a developmental behavioral pediatrician at MUSC, talks to SC Public Radio's Health Focus about the details, explaining what is meant by a speech delay and then a language delay in early childhood.

Listen now at https://bit.ly/3QDUiHv.

Parents: Are you looking for ways to make your kids' summer break more relaxing? ☀️ The experts at the Child Mind Instit...
06/25/2026

Parents: Are you looking for ways to make your kids' summer break more relaxing? ☀️ The experts at the Child Mind Institute offer practical tips to help your family's summer feel less stressful and more productive:

💡 Maintain a schedule as much as possible.
💡 Plan activities in advance, even something as simple as a family dinner, to help structure your child's day.
💡 Ask for help when you need it! Family, friends, neighbors and sitters can be great for watching your kids or providing good company.

Read more tips at bit.ly/4upvv8T.

In May, seven family child care homes and thirteen child care centers became newly licensed through the Child Care Licen...
06/24/2026

In May, seven family child care homes and thirteen child care centers became newly licensed through the Child Care Licensing program! The need for high-quality child care programs in South Carolina is greater than ever.

If you want to make a difference in your community by opening a licensed child care program, visit scchildcare.org to get started.

Parents: When traveling during the summer, whether it's for a vacation or an overnight stay at grandma's, always practi...
06/23/2026

Parents: When traveling during the summer, whether it's for a vacation or an overnight stay at grandma's, always practice safe sleep. 💤

Don't take a vacation from safe sleep practices! 💡 Follow these ABCs to lower the risk of sleep-related infant death.

A: Alone - without pets, blankets or objects, in their own space.
B: Back - Always place your baby on their back to sleep.
C: Crib - Use a crib, portable crib or pack and play with a flat, firm mattress and a fitted sheet.

Learn more from South Carolina Department of Public Health at bit.ly/3WddZFj.

Summer officially starts tomorrow 🌞 This time of year is full of sunshine and fun, but the changes to routines and sched...
06/19/2026

Summer officially starts tomorrow 🌞 This time of year is full of sunshine and fun, but the changes to routines and schedules can be stressful for both kids and their parents.

The experts at Understood.org created a summer guide for families to help prepare their kids for the summer ahead. The guide includes recommended learning and activities, tips for encouraging summer reading, camp checklists, and travel tips.

Read the guide at bit.ly/4uo1HcJ.

Are you looking for the latest expert parenting tips? 🤓 We’ve got you covered! ✅On our Leap Years blog, you’ll find arti...
06/18/2026

Are you looking for the latest expert parenting tips? 🤓 We’ve got you covered! ✅

On our Leap Years blog, you’ll find articles across 8 different topic categories to help you learn, grow, and navigate every stage of raising your child. ⭐💜

From child development and nutrition to family activities and information about the ABC Quality program, our blog is here to support you every step of the way.

🔗 Bookmark this link ➡️ abcquality.org/blog

Father's Day is this Sunday, June 21! 🤍 Dads, grandpas, foster dads and uncles all play a special role in a child's life...
06/17/2026

Father's Day is this Sunday, June 21! 🤍 Dads, grandpas, foster dads and uncles all play a special role in a child's life.

Celebrate the dads in your child's life with fun books, crafts and activities from PBS KIDS. 🖍️📚 Discover a list of dad-approved books, creative cards to make, and DIY gifts for your kids to create and give to their dad.

Check it out at bit.ly/3RkKBha.

Parents and providers: Children's Trust of South Carolina shares recent data on how children and families are faring in...
06/16/2026

Parents and providers: Children's Trust of South Carolina shares recent data on how children and families are faring in our state.

The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation uses trusted data to show where kids are making progress — and where challenges persist — across four domains: economic well-being, education, health, and family and community.

Visit bit.ly/4e8PpxE to explore the latest data and understand what it means for our state.

☀️ Summer break is here, and SC Public Radio reminds us of important safety reminders for families.From testing smoke al...
06/15/2026

☀️ Summer break is here, and SC Public Radio reminds us of important safety reminders for families.

From testing smoke alarms to safely storing medicines, small steps can help prevent serious injuries. Here are some summer safety tips from health experts.

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