Leading for Children

The South Carolina Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) is the state's primary collaborative body for the healthy development and education of children prenatal through age five.

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Our Work for Families

South Carolina’s early childhood leadership working together to help young children thrive.

Streamlined Access to Services

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First Five SC makes it easier for families to access services.

Data & Research

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Data and research are aligned to track progress, strengthen accountability, and improve outcomes.

Professional Development

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Learning and collaboration opportunities support early childhood professionals.

For Our Future

For Our Future: SC’s Birth Through Five Strategic Plan is a roadmap for optimizing the state’s early childhood system and achieving our shared vision of success for every child.

Goal 1

South Carolina’s youngest children are healthy and safe.

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Goal 2

South Carolina’s youngest children are actively supported by their families and communities.

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Goal 3

South Carolina’s children arrive at school ready to reach their highest potential.

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Goal 4

South Carolina’s early childhood system is aligned, coordinated, and family-centered.

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Data Hub

There are 280,000+ infants, toddlers and preschoolers in South Carolina. Knowing what is working for them matters because early childhood experiences determine their trajectory for lifelong success. That's why we established the Data Hub.

About the Data Hub

Publications & Reports

SC's Birth Through Five Plan Progress Brief

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child care & early education health & safety special needs & early intervention food & nutrition parenting & family support

2024 First Five SC Stakeholder Engagement Report

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parenting & family support child care & early education health & safety special needs & early intervention food & nutrition

Our Partners

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