(A) The intent of this chapter is to define the regulatory duties of government necessary to safeguard children in care in places other than their own homes, ensuring for them minimum levels of protection and supervision. Toward that end, it is the purpose of this chapter to establish statewide minimum regulations for the care and protection of children in childcare facilities, to ensure maintenance of these regulations and to approve administration and enforcement to regulate conditions in such facilities. It is the policy of the State to ensure protection of children under care in childcare facilities, and to encourage the improvement of childcare programs.
(B) It is the further intent of this chapter that the freedom of religion of all citizens is inviolate. Nothing in this chapter shall give any governmental agency jurisdiction or authority to regulate, supervise, or in any way be involved in any Sunday school, Sabbath school, religious services or any nursery service or other program conducted during religious or church services primarily for the convenience of those attending the services.
(C) Nothing in this chapter shall create authority for the Department of Social Services to influence or regulate the curriculum of childcare facilities.
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, Section 2.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 63 - South Carolina Children's Code
Chapter 13 - Childcare Facilities
Section 63-13-20. Definitions.
Section 63-13-30. Caregiver requirements.
Section 63-13-40. Background checks for employment.
Section 63-13-50. Fingerprint exemptions.
Section 63-13-60. Criminal history review fee.
Section 63-13-70. Register required.
Section 63-13-80. Investigations and inspections.
Section 63-13-100. Provisional licensure, approval, and registration.
Section 63-13-110. First aid and CPR certificates.
Section 63-13-120. Training on domestic violence.
Section 63-13-130. Consultation.
Section 63-13-140. Compliance review.
Section 63-13-150. Violation citations.
Section 63-13-160. Injunctions.
Section 63-13-180. Regulations and suggested standards.
Section 63-13-185. Childcare facility medication administration to children.
Section 63-13-190. Fingerprint reviews of Department of Social Services personnel.
Section 63-13-200. Unlawful offenses near childcare facilities.
Section 63-13-210. Notice to parents that childcare business does not carry liability insurance.
Section 63-13-410. Licensure required for private centers and group homes.
Section 63-13-420. Licensure requirements.
Section 63-13-430. License renewal.
Section 63-13-440. Display of license.
Section 63-13-450. Deficiency correction notices.
Section 63-13-460. License denial; nonrenewal; notice; hearings; appeals.
Section 63-13-610. Approval required for public centers and group homes.
Section 63-13-620. Statement of approval requirements.
Section 63-13-630. Approval renewal.
Section 63-13-640. Deficiency correction notices.
Section 63-13-650. Review meeting.
Section 63-13-810. Registration required for family childcare homes.
Section 63-13-820. Registration requirements.
Section 63-13-825. Training for daycare operators and workers.
Section 63-13-830. Statement of registration.
Section 63-13-840. Inspections of family childcare homes.
Section 63-13-860. Consultation.
Section 63-13-1010. Registration required for church and religious centers.
Section 63-13-1020. Registration and inspections.
Section 63-13-1030. Statement of registration.
Section 63-13-1040. Department of Social Services curriculum restrictions.
Section 63-13-1050. Deficiency correction notices.
Section 63-13-1060. Injunctions.
Section 63-13-1080. Penalties.
Section 63-13-1110. Sex offender employment prohibitions.
Section 63-13-1210. State advisory committee established.
Section 63-13-1220. Committee duties.