Preschool

Finding a quality early child care and preschool program is a big part in setting your child up for success in school. You can also encourage learning in the home with educational activities that are fun and age-appropriate.

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Not long after their first birthday, most children will start to make marks with a fat crayon or pencil on paper. This is a child’s first step in learning handwriting, an essential skill that promotes better reading and readiness for school.

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First 5 SC is just one place to find information on child care and preschool. Check out resources from our partners:

Day by Day Family Literacy Calendar

Fun literacy learning topics for every day of the year.

The Palmetto Basics

Five fun, simple, and powerful ways that every family can give every child a great start in life.

SC Child Care

Find affordable and high quality child care.

South Carolina Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R)

Find details about preschool programs to make an informed decision when choosing an early child care program for your child.

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