Playhouse Day Care Kindergarten, Inc.
CHARLESTON, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1534 Orange Grove Road, CHARLESTON, SC, 29407
CountyCHARLESTON
Phone(843)-556-7222
Operating details
Hours<ul><li>M-6:30AM-6:00PM</li><li>T-6:30AM-6:00PM</li><li>W-6:30AM-6:00PM</li><li>Th-6:30AM-6:00PM</li><li>F-6:30AM-6:00PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Capacity60
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High23
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1534 Orange Grove Road, CHARLESTON, SC, 29407, CHARLESTON, SC 29407
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/21/2026
- High13
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk5/21/2026
Discipline and Behavior Management
Discipline and Behavior Management — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 5/21/2026. Resolved: On Site (5/21/2026). Steps taken: Regulation and policies regarding discipline was reviewed with the director, co-director, owner/operator. Positive nonviolent methods of guidance to children was addressed and TA/training provided. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High risk12/2/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 5 cited at "Annual Review Follow Up" inspection on 12/2/2025. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 12/12/2025. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - High risk12/2/2025
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 5 cited at "Annual Review Follow Up" inspection on 12/2/2025. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 12/12/2025. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - Medium risk12/2/2025
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 5 cited at "Annual Review Follow Up" inspection on 12/2/2025. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 12/12/2025. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - High risk12/2/2025
Rest Equipment
Rest Equipment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 5 cited at "Annual Review Follow Up" inspection on 12/2/2025. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 12/5/2025. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 6312/2/2025
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
63-13-40 Background checks for employment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 5 cited at "Annual Review Follow Up" inspection on 12/2/2025. Resolved: Yes (12/22/2025). Steps taken: All laws are being adhered to. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 12/22/2025 - High risk10/28/2025
Center Definitions
Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 6 cited at "Annual Review Follow Up" inspection on 10/28/2025. Resolved: On Site (10/28/2025). Steps taken: All definitions are being adhered to. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk10/28/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 6 cited at "Annual Review Follow Up" inspection on 10/28/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/30/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 10/30/2025 - High risk10/28/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 6 cited at "Annual Review Follow Up" inspection on 10/28/2025. Resolved: On Site (10/28/2025). Steps taken: Tracking procedure was reviewed, and TA/training was provided, as necessary. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk10/28/2025
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 6 cited at "Annual Review Follow Up" inspection on 10/28/2025. Resolved: On Site (10/28/2025). Steps taken: The staff was reassigned to other classrooms as necessary. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk10/28/2025
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 6 cited at "Annual Review Follow Up" inspection on 10/28/2025. Resolved: Yes (12/2/2025). Steps taken: The required staff health documents were provided as required. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 12/2/2025 - High riskStandard 6310/28/2025
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
63-13-40 Background checks for employment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 6 cited at "Annual Review Follow Up" inspection on 10/28/2025. Resolved: Yes (11/6/2025). Steps taken: All laws are being adhered to. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 11/6/2025 - High risk5/23/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 5/23/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/28/2025). Steps taken: The Director/teacher/caregiver did not receive the required Criminal Background Check clearance and could not be allowed to work. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 10/28/2025 - High riskStandard 635/23/2025
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
63-13-40 Background checks for employment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 5/23/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/28/2025). Steps taken: All laws are being adhered to. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 10/28/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$826/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in South Carolina run about $761/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in South Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON County
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Child Care Center
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