Carousel Early Childhood Center
CHARLESTON, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1083 Jenkins Road, CHARLESTON, SC, 29407
CountyCHARLESTON
Phone(843)-763-2378
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>
Capacity116
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High18
- Medium-High0
- Medium7
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1083 Jenkins Road, CHARLESTON, SC, 29407, CHARLESTON, SC 29407
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/22/2026
- High7
- Medium-High0
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk5/22/2026
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 5/22/2026. Resolved: On Site (5/22/2026). 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 risk5/22/2026
Medications and Medical Procedures
Medications and Medical Procedures — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 5/22/2026. Resolved: Yes (6/22/2026). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 6/22/2026 - Medium risk5/22/2026
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 5/22/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 6/12/2026. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - High risk5/22/2026
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 5/22/2026. Resolved: On Site (5/22/2026). Steps taken: A visit was made to ensure the correction of the indoor physical site condition. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk5/22/2026
Outdoor Space
Outdoor Space — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 5/22/2026. Resolved: Yes (6/22/2026). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 6/22/2026 - High risk5/22/2026
Center Definitions
Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 5/22/2026. Resolved: On Site (5/22/2026). 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
2025
- Medium risk12/18/2025
Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
Feeding, Eating, and Drinking — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 12/18/2025. Resolved: On Site (12/18/2025). Steps taken: Refrigerator has been repaired to cool at the appropriate temperature. 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 risk6/24/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/24/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/30/2025). Steps taken: Caregiver, teacher, other staff as necessary has met the required training requirements. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 9/30/2025 - Medium risk6/24/2025
Temperature
Temperature — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/24/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/30/2025). 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 9/30/2025 - Medium risk6/24/2025
Sanitation
Sanitation — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/24/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/30/2025). 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 9/30/2025 - High riskStandard 636/24/2025
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
63-13-40 Background checks for employment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/24/2025. Resolved: Yes (7/16/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 7/16/2025 - High risk4/29/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 4/29/2025. Resolved: On Site (4/29/2025). Steps taken: Tracking procedure was reviewed, and TA/training was provided, as necessary. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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Estimated monthly cost
$782/month
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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: 116
- Type: Child Care Center
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