Clay Hill Elementary Head Start
RIDGEVILLE, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address387 S. Railroad Avenue, RIDGEVILLE, SC, 29472
CountyDORCHESTER
Phone(843)-851-7386
Operating details
Hours<ul><li>M-7:00AM-3:00PM</li><li>T-7:00AM-3:00PM</li><li>W-7:00AM-3:00PM</li><li>Th-7:00AM-3:00PM</li><li>F-7:00AM-3:00PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Capacity20
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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387 S. Railroad Avenue, RIDGEVILLE, SC, 29472, RIDGEVILLE, SC 29472
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
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- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/8/2026
- High5
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk4/8/2026
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/8/2026. Resolved: Yes (3/6/2026). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 3/6/2026
2025
- High riskStandard 638/22/2025
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
63-13-40 Background checks for employment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 8/22/2025. Resolved: Yes (8/25/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 8/25/2025 - High risk5/19/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 5/19/2025. Resolved: On Site (5/19/2025). 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 at inspection
2024
- High risk10/9/2024
Staff Records
Staff Records — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 10/9/2024. Resolved: Yes (1/15/2025). Steps taken: The staff’s file(s) was completed with the appropriate documents as required. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 1/15/2025 - High risk10/9/2024
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 10/9/2024. Resolved: Yes (1/31/2025). Steps taken: A caregiver/teacher was hired who met the required teacher qualifications. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 1/31/2025
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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Estimated monthly cost
$1,014/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: RIDGEVILLE, DORCHESTER County
- Capacity: 20
- Type: Child Care Center
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