ACADEMICS / CHILD CARE

NORTH CAROLINA

Securing quality day care for younger and school age children is one of the foremost concerns for working parents and guardians. The North Carolina Division of Child Development monitors and licenses all child-care programs in the state, assuring a safe and healthy environment in licensed child-care centers and private homes. This organization provides information through its toll-free number and on its website directory. YMCA organizations and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America also provide day-care opportunities in many locations.

North Carolina Division of Child Development
Department of Health and Human Services
919-547-6335
800-859-0829
https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/

Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Locations Vary
800-854-CLUB
https://www.bgca.org

YMCA Location Search
https://www.ymca.org/

YMCA of Greater Charlotte
704-716-6200
https://www.ymcacharlotte.org

SOUTH CAROLINA

Day Care Resources
Finding quality child care is foremost for every working parent or guardian. The following resources will be of help in evaluating and selecting the right environment. The South Carolina Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies known as Childcare by Choice serves as a statewide coordinating agency and offers a wealth of information for parents who are looking for child care. Regional CCR&R organizations such as Interfaith Community Services of South Carolina assist parents in making informed choices. For more information, contact the following resources:

Interfaith Community Services of South Carolina
803-252-8390
http://www.interfaithcommunityservices.org/

Child Care Aware
800-424-2246
https://www.childcareaware.org

Division of Child Day Care Licensing
919-527-6335
https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/

South Carolina First Steps
877-621-0865
https://www.scfirststeps.org/what-we-do/programs/first-steps-4k/