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Live Oak Little School Incorporated James Island

CHARLESTON, SCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.1based on state inspection data
Capacity141
Hours<ul><li>M-7:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>T-7:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>W-7:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>Th-7:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>F-7:30AM-5:30PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Est. price$782/mo

Contact information

Address1300 Fort Johnson Road, CHARLESTON, SC, 29412

CityCHARLESTON, SC 29412

CountyCHARLESTON

Phone(843)-974-5264

Operating details

Hours<ul><li>M-7:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>T-7:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>W-7:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>Th-7:30AM-5:30PM</li><li>F-7:30AM-5:30PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>

Capacity141

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1300 Fort Johnson Road, CHARLESTON, SC, 29412, CHARLESTON, SC 29412

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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. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/6/2026

  • High7
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 633/6/2026

    63-13-40 Background checks for employment

    63-13-40 Background checks for employment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/6/2026. Resolved: Yes (3/24/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 3/24/2026
  2. High risk3/4/2026

    Staff Health

    Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/4/2026. Resolved: Yes (3/27/2026). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 3/27/2026
  3. Medium risk3/4/2026

    Staff Health

    Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 3/4/2026. Resolved: Yes (3/27/2026). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 3/27/2026

2025

  1. High risk10/30/2025

    Feeding Chairs

    Feeding Chairs — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 10/30/2025. Resolved: On Site (10/30/2025). Steps taken: Feeding chairs and straps have been repaired or replaced. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High risk9/4/2025

    Direct Supervision

    Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/4/2025. Resolved: On Site (9/4/2025). Steps taken: TA/Training was provided to the teacher and/or director, co-director or owner/operator. Supervision issues were corrected by calling in another staff person. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High risk9/4/2025

    Ratios

    Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/4/2025. Resolved: On Site (9/4/2025). Steps taken: TA/Training was provided to the teacher and/or director, co-director or owner/operator. Additional teachers were called in to assist. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected at inspection
  4. High riskStandard 639/4/2025

    63-13-40 Background checks for employment

    63-13-40 Background checks for employment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/4/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/4/2025). Steps taken: All laws are being adhered to. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 9/4/2025
  5. High riskStandard 637/7/2025

    63-13-40 Background checks for employment

    63-13-40 Background checks for employment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 7/7/2025. Resolved: Yes (7/7/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

    Corrected 7/7/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

11Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
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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: 141
  • Type: Child Care Center

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