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.

Our Work

Family Centered Practice

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Parents and caregivers are valued as key partners and decision-makers.

Streamlined Access to Services

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Portals like First Five SC and Palmetto Pre-K to make 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.

Field-Building & Professional Development

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Learning and collaboration opportunities support early childhood professionals and strengthen the state’s early childhood system.

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

Access reports and dashboards with insights into South Carolina’s early childhood landscape.

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Publications & Reports

SC's Birth Through Five Plan Progress Brief

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

2024 First Five SC Stakeholder Engagement Report

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

Family Voice Council

Parents and caregivers are helping to shape the future of early childhood programs and policies.

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Our Partners

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