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.
Parents and caregivers are valued as key partners and decision-makers.
Portals like First Five SC and Palmetto Pre-K to make it easier for families to access services.
Data and research are aligned to track progress, strengthen accountability, and improve outcomes.
Learning and collaboration opportunities support early childhood professionals and strengthen the state’s early childhood system.
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.
Access reports and dashboards with insights into South Carolina’s early childhood landscape.
See The Data
Parents and caregivers are helping to shape the future of early childhood programs and policies.
Meet The Council