South Carolina childcare licensing requirements.
Ratios, group sizes, certifications, and drills for South Carolina — per DSS Child Care Licensing (SC Reg. 114-500). Bloomily tracks every one of them live, so the paperwork is ready before anyone asks.
Staff-to-child ratios in South Carolina
| Age group | Ratio | Max group size |
|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-12 months) | 1:5 | — |
| toddler | 1:6 | — |
| two_year | 1:7 | — |
| preschool_3 | 1:11 | — |
| preschool_4 | 1:16 | — |
| school_age_5 | 1:19 | — |
| School Age (5+ years) | 1:23 | — |
Per DSS Child Care Licensing (SC Reg. 114-500). Ratios in Bloomily are computed live from real check-ins against these limits.
Required certifications
South Carolina required 15 clock hours annual training per SC Reg. 114-502
Renews every 12 months
SLED (State Law Enforcement Division) and FBI fingerprint-based background check per SC Reg. 114-502
Renews every 60 months
DSS Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect check
Renews every 60 months
South Carolina Early Childhood Development credential for lead teachers
First aid certification appropriate to age of children in care
Renews every 24 months
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Infant and child CPR certification required per SC Reg. 114-502
Renews every 24 months
South Carolina pre-service orientation within 6 months of employment
TB risk assessment or test required before working with children
Renews every 60 months
Drill requirements
| Drill | Frequency | Required |
|---|---|---|
| fire | monthly | Yes |
| lockdown | semi_annually | Yes |
| severe_weather | semi_annually | Yes |
South Carolina DSS Pre-Inspection Checklist
- License displayed in prominent location
- Capacity not exceeded
- Operating within licensed hours
- Written operational policies available
- Parent handbook current and distributed
- Indoor space meets minimum (35 sq ft per child)
- Outdoor play area adequate and safe
- Temperature maintained appropriately
- Adequate lighting in all areas
- Toilets clean and child-accessible
- Handwashing facilities available
- Drinking water readily accessible
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Ratios computed live from real check-ins, certifications flagged before they lapse, and inspection-ready reports one click away.