Trinity Montessori School
CHARLESTON, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1293 Orange Grove Rd., CHARLESTON, SC, 29407
CountyCHARLESTON
Phone(843)-556-6686
Operating details
Hours<ul><li>M-7:45AM-5:30PM</li><li>T-7:45AM-5:30PM</li><li>W-7:45AM-5:30PM</li><li>Th-7:45AM-5:30PM</li><li>F-7:45AM-5:30PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Capacity216
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/3/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High21
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low1
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Location
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1293 Orange Grove Rd., CHARLESTON, SC, 29407, CHARLESTON, SC 29407
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/3/2025
- High14
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High risk12/3/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 12/3/2025. Resolved: Yes (12/8/2025). Steps taken: The Director/teacher/caregiver completed and received the required Criminal Background Check clearance (abuse and neglect, sex offender, SLED/FBI, etc…). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 12/8/2025 - High risk9/3/2025
Center Definitions
Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 5 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/3/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/12/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 9/12/2025 - High risk9/3/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 5 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/3/2025. Resolved: Yes (1/22/2026). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 1/22/2026 - High risk9/3/2025
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 5 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/3/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/12/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 9/12/2025 - Medium risk9/3/2025
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 5 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/3/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/22/2025). 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 10/22/2025 - High riskStandard 639/3/2025
63-13-30 Caregiver requirements
63-13-30 Caregiver requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 5 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/3/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/12/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 9/12/2025 - High risk4/28/2025
Center Definitions
Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/28/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/3/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 9/3/2025 - High risk4/28/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/28/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/3/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 9/3/2025 - High risk4/28/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/28/2025. Resolved: On Site (4/28/2025). Steps taken: TA/Training was provided to the teacher and/or director, co-director or owner/operator. 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 risk4/28/2025
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/28/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/3/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 9/3/2025
2024
- High riskStandard 639/30/2024
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
63-13-40 Background checks for employment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 6 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/30/2024. Resolved: Yes (1/14/2025). Steps taken: All laws are being adhered to. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 1/14/2025 - Medium risk9/30/2024
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 6 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/30/2024. Resolved: Yes (1/8/2025). Steps taken: The required staff health documents were provided as required. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 1/8/2025 - High risk9/30/2024
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 6 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/30/2024. Resolved: Yes (1/8/2025). Steps taken: The required staff health documents were provided as required. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 1/8/2025 - High risk9/30/2024
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 6 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/30/2024. Resolved: On Site (9/30/2024). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk9/30/2024
Center Definitions
Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 6 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/30/2024. Resolved: Yes (1/14/2025). Steps taken: All definitions are being adhered to. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 1/14/2025 - High risk9/30/2024
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 6 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/30/2024. Resolved: Yes (1/14/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 1/14/2025
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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
$782/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: 216
- Type: Child Care Center
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