This page contains weblinks to helpful resources for parents and other visitors. Still under construction are reference lists of selected readings relevant to ECDC's philosophy, curriculum approach, and current research about the growth and development of young children.

Early Childhood Professional Organizations

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) http://www.naeyc.org/
  
  
• South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children (SCAEYC) http://www.scaeyc.org/
  
  
• National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers (NCCCC) http://www.campuschildren.org/
  
  
• National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) http://www.naecte.org/
  
  
• Licensing, Accreditation, and Standards: NAEYC Accreditation Information http://www.naeyc.org/academy/
  
  
• South Carolina Department of Education "Good Start Grow Smart" Early Learning Standards http://ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/ece/goodstartgrowsmart.html
  
  
• South Carolina Department of Social Services (Child Care Regulations) http://www.state.sc.us/dss/cdclrs/index.html
  
  

Information about SC Schools:

• South Carolina Department of Education (Early Childhood Education) http://ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/ece/
  
  
• Tri-County Admissions Council (Information about local private schools) http://www.chastac.org/
  
  
• Charleston County School District (public schools information) http://www.ccsdschools.com/
  
  
• Trident United Way (Success by 6) http://www.tuw.org/CB/SuccessBy6.htm
  
  
• Trident United Way (Childcare Resources) http://www.tuw.org/CB/CCRR.htm
  

Information about curriculum approaches:

• North American Reggio Emilia Alliance http://www.reggioalliance.org/
  
  
• High Scope Foundation: http://www.highscope.org/
  
  
• Montessori International Council http://www.montessori.org/
  
  
• American Montessori Society http://www.amshq.org/
  
  
• Teaching Strategies (Creative Curriculum) http://www.teachingstrategies.com/

Early Childhood Advocacy Resources:

• Trident United Way (Success by 6): http://www.tuw.org/CB/SuccessBy6.htm
  
  
• Trident United Way (Childcare Resources) http://www.tuw.org/CB/CCRR.htm
  
  
• CofC Trident United Way Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OD3nOluRPY