Archive for the SCDSS Child Care Licensing Expert Category

I have a question about training hours. I know that employees are required to have 15 credit hours per year. But, how does it work for new hires? Say someone is hired in August. How many hours are they required for that year? Thank You. Thank you

Does South Carolina regulate how long child care centers require children to nap? If not, are there guidelines? And do those guidelines change with the age of the child? South Carolina Child Care Licensing has two center regulations regarding napping. Regulation 114-506A(9) of the child care center

Hello! My son has a diary allergy/ intolerance. He is almost 12 months old so we are transitioning from formula to a milk substitute. His pediatrician wants him on almond milk. But daycare will not let me bring almond milk because they are a nut free facility.

There are 10 babies in a room and there are 10 cribs but 2 of the cribs are labeled for evacuation. Can those evacuation cribs be used for the babies or should those cribs be just for that purpose. There is not enough space to have the

If a child care provider accidentally feeds a child a bottle of breast milk from a different mother, what steps should be taken according to licensing regulations and best practices? Feeding the wrong breast milk to an infant usually has no consequences whatsoever, but it is a

Are Diaper Genies and similar diaper disposal systems allowed in child care programs? South Carolina child care regulations say soiled disposable diapers and disposable wipes shall be kept in a closed, labeled, hands-free operated, plastic lined receptacle within reach of the diaper changing area, and separate from other

Can a childcare facility force a 9 month old to one nap, on a mat? It seems mighty early to transition him to a mat. There are several regulations that apply to your question, but the simple answer is that infants should not be forced to nap, and

Are child care programs required to release a child to a non-custodial parent or a parent that is intoxicated? What is the procedure for handling such situations and how does this need to be written in the parent handbook? In your question you asked, “What is the

Are family child care providers permitted to have pack and play type equipment to use for sleep? For instance those pack and plays that are distributed by Cribs for Kids? Please clarify the regulation for this requirement. There are no South Carolina regulations that prevent the use

I am wondering if there is a DSS regulation which requires two adults (caregivers) in the room at all times in infant and toddler rooms, regardless of number of children. For example in a toddler room 1 to 6 ratio, can you have one teacher and 6