T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® South Carolina provides scholarships for teachers, directors,
owners, and family/group providers working in childcare to complete coursework in
early care and education with little to no cost. These scholarships are available
to eligible individuals working a minimum number of hours per week and meet the maximum
pay requirements in a licensed or registered child care facility through the SC Department
of Social Services. TEACH Early Childhood® South Carolina provides scholarships to
complete course work in early childhood education courses toward the SC Early Childhood
Credential, a certificate or an associate degree in early childhood education. Those
eligible can transfer to a partnering 4-year college/university to complete a bachelor’s
degree in early childhood education. Learn more at Early Care Accreditation
Student outcomes data is available in a report annually. Click the link below to view this accreditation information.
View or download the 2020 Accreditation Report (PDF)
SCC is one of four Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited programs in the Upstate to participate in an articulation agreement with Clemson University that offers students in SCC's Early Childhood Development Program the opportunity for a seamless transfer to Clemson University's College of Education to pursue a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. Students wishing to teach older children should pursue the teacher education path in SCC's University Transfer.
