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Children and Families
Support children and families through collaborative projects.
We will be successful when all children reach their highest potential.
South Carolina’s Early Childhood Advisory Council is a collaborative body representing the state’s early childhood system. Established in law, the ECAC includes the directors of eight state agencies and government entities that provide state- and federally-funded services to young children. South Carolina First Steps coordinates the activities of the council.
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Stakeholders and Community
Convene and mobilize agencies, organizations, and individuals focused on early childhood health, education and development to ensure all children reach their highest potential.
Advise
GOVERNMENTAL AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
Advise the administration and legislature on policy and systems improvements that affect young children.
Sharing Our Work
Press Release
Early Childhood Advisory Council encourages families to explore preschool options during Palmetto Pre-K Enrollment Day
This April 4, the Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) invites South Carolinians to learn about the state's publicly funded preschool programs by visiting palmettoprek.org. Each year in April, Palmetto Pre-K Enrollment Day focuses attention on the importance of early education in preparing children for school and life success. […]
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Governor Proclaims Palmetto Pre-K Enrollment Day
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed April 4, 2024 as Palmetto Pre-K Enrollment Day in South Carolina. […]
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SC Early Childhood Advisory Council announces common application to streamline early childhood program access
At first5sc.org, families can now check their child's eligibility for more than 40 programs and, using information they already entered, apply for multiple programs at once. […]
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