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Midland Park Primary School Head Start

CHARLESTON, SCChild Care CenterLicensed

4.0based on state inspection data
Capacity459
Hours<ul><li>M-7:00AM-3:30PM</li><li>T-7:00AM-3:30PM</li><li>W-7:00AM-3:30PM</li><li>Th-7:00AM-3:30PM</li><li>F-7:00AM-3:30PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Est. price$861/mo

Contact information

Address2415 Midland Park Rd., CHARLESTON, SC, 29406

CityCHARLESTON, SC 29406

CountyCHARLESTON

Phone(843)-574-2201

Operating details

Hours<ul><li>M-7:00AM-3:30PM</li><li>T-7:00AM-3:30PM</li><li>W-7:00AM-3:30PM</li><li>Th-7:00AM-3:30PM</li><li>F-7:00AM-3:30PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>

Capacity459

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High22
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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2415 Midland Park Rd., CHARLESTON, SC, 29406, CHARLESTON, SC 29406

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/21/2026

  • High18
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk4/21/2026

    Direct Supervision

    Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/21/2026. Resolved: On Site (4/21/2026). 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
  2. High risk4/21/2026

    Staff Requirements

    Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/21/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/3/2026. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Not corrected
  3. High risk4/21/2026

    Meal Requirements

    Meal Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/21/2026. Resolved: On Site (4/21/2026). Steps taken: USDA Child Care Food program guidelines were reviewed with facility and TA/training provided for correction. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  4. High risk4/21/2026

    Rest Equipment

    Rest Equipment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/21/2026. Resolved: On Site (4/21/2026). Steps taken: Cots/mats labeled appropriately. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  5. High risk1/22/2026

    Direct Supervision

    Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 1/22/2026. Resolved: On Site (1/22/2026). 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

2025

  1. High risk9/23/2025

    Center Definitions

    Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Review" inspection on 9/23/2025. Resolved: On Site (9/23/2025). Steps taken: All definitions are being adhered to. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High risk9/23/2025

    Ratios

    Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Review" inspection on 9/23/2025. Resolved: On Site (9/23/2025). Steps taken: Additional teachers were called in to assist. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High risk8/26/2025

    Center Definitions

    Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 8/26/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/17/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 9/17/2025
  4. High risk8/26/2025

    Reporting of Incidents

    Reporting of Incidents — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 8/26/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/19/2025). Steps taken: The regulation and their policies were reviewed, and training/TA was provided, as necessary. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  5. High risk8/26/2025

    Direct Supervision

    Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 8/26/2025. Resolved: On Site (8/26/2025). 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
  6. High risk8/26/2025

    Ratios

    Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 8/26/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/17/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 9/17/2025
  7. High risk8/26/2025

    Fire Safety

    Fire Safety — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 8/26/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/8/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 9/8/2025
  8. High risk8/26/2025

    Rest Equipment

    Rest Equipment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 8/26/2025. Resolved: On Site (8/26/2025). Steps taken: Cots/mats labeled appropriately. Appropriate coverings were provided. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  9. Medium risk8/26/2025

    Rest Equipment

    Rest Equipment — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 7 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 8/26/2025. Resolved: On Site (8/26/2025). Steps taken: Cots/mats labeled appropriately. Appropriate coverings were provided. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  10. High riskStandard 638/26/2025

    63-13-40 Background checks for employment

    63-13-40 Background checks for employment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 8 of 8 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 8/26/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/17/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 9/17/2025
  11. High riskStandard 636/2/2025

    63-13-40 Background checks for employment

    63-13-40 Background checks for employment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 6/2/2025. Resolved: Yes (6/18/2025). Steps taken: All laws are being adhered to. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 6/18/2025
  12. High risk4/9/2025

    Staff Requirements

    Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 4/9/2025. Resolved: Yes (5/30/2025). Steps taken: Caregiver, teacher, other staff as necessary has met the required training requirements. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 5/30/2025
  13. High risk2/10/2025

    Direct Supervision

    Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 2/10/2025. Resolved: On Site (2/10/2025). 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

2024

  1. High risk10/4/2024

    Direct Supervision

    Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 10/4/2024. Resolved: On Site (10/4/2024). Report of inspection: View official inspection document 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.

25Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$861/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: 459
  • Type: Child Care Center

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