Office of Child Care (ACF)

Childcare Assistance · South Carolina · Free

ACF Office of Child Care at acf.hhs.gov/occ administers the federal CCDF block grant funding SC's Child Care voucher program. Their site explains eligibility and federal quality requirements. Free.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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More Childcare Assistance in South Carolina

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  • YMCA — South Carolina Childcare — YMCA centers across SC operate licensed before/after-school programs, summer day camps, and preschool. Sliding-scale fees with scholarships