First Five SC is a collaborative effort of SC public services and supported by the Early Childhood Advisory Council.
Fun literacy learning topics for every day of the year.
Five fun, simple, and powerful ways that every family can give every child a great start in life.
Find affordable and high quality child care.
Find details about preschool programs to make an informed decision when choosing an early child care program for your child.
Helpful information on safe sleeping and activities for babies.
American Academy of Pediatrics has a quick guide about finding the right car seat for your child.
Tips on installing fire alarms and creating fire escape planning maps.
American Academy of Pediatrics' vetted information about children’s health and development.
SC Department of Public Health has information to help see if your family is at risk for lead exposure.
The SC Department of Public Health has locations of clinics by county.
A quick and free pre-visit tool that helps parents identify priorities and needs for a child's well visit check-ups. Create your own guide to share with your child's health care provider.
Learn more about what happens during newborn screenings.
Expert knowledge and individualized planning strategies for parents, professionals, & communities to promote successful outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing in South Carolina.
Track your child's milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with easy-to-use illustrated checklists.
Connecting you to development screenings and a network of child development specialists.
Answers to common questions about the ASQ (ages and stages questionnaire) screening tool.
Boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables—you can use SNAP/EBT benefits to order them.
The US Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has a page with tips on how to eat healthy.
The US Department of Agriculture has nutrition and health information for every stage of life.
Free, healthy meals to children in the summer months.
Free quality tips, games, and resources from SCETV, PBS, and a number of other trusted sources.
A 24/7 gateway to information, resources, and confidential help for military personnel and their families.
Families receiving SNAP benefits can receive free or reduced admission to many museums throughout the state simply by presenting their EBT card.
No-cost tuition is available for select high-demand fields that can help you achieve an even brighter future for your family.
Information about common parenting topics, an online resource directory, parent-to-parent advice, and local events and class listings.
Access employment and training resources, including the locations of the SC Works Centers across the state.
Practical tips and information to help ease into being prepared for the first day and beyond.
A 30 minute video with education leaders about the transition from Pre-K to the K-12 system
Useful ideas on forming new habits and getting ready for school.
Ideas for parents on how to handle the day-to-day before, on the first day, and the first week of Kindergarten.
The physical, cognitive, social, and emotional signs of school readiness.
Preparing families for the transition to school.
A guide offering a brief introduction to each area of school readiness and provide samples of skills children need.
First Five SC is a collaborative effort of SC public services and supported by the Early Childhood Advisory Council.