Creative Kids Child Development Center
CROSS, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1440 Short Cut Road, CROSS, SC, 29436
CityCROSS, SC 29436
CountyBERKELEY
Phone(843)-753-4424
Operating details
Hours<ul><li>M-6:00AM-5:00PM</li><li>T-6:00AM-5:00PM</li><li>W-6:00AM-5:00PM</li><li>Th-6:00AM-5:00PM</li><li>F-6:00AM-5:00PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Capacity48
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/14/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High19
- Medium-High0
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1440 Short Cut Road, CROSS, SC, 29436, CROSS, SC 29436
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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
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- 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: 11/14/2025
- High12
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk11/14/2025
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 11/14/2025. Resolved: Yes (12/19/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - High risk11/14/2025
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 11/14/2025. Resolved: Yes (12/19/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - High risk9/10/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/10/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/13/2025). Steps taken: Director, Co-Director, owner/operator has met the requirement training requirements. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 10/13/2025 - High risk6/11/2025
Discipline and Behavior Management
Discipline and Behavior Management — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 9 of 11 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/11/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/10/2025). Steps taken: The discipline policy was signed by the teacher/caregiver. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 9/10/2025 - High riskStandard 636/11/2025
63-13-30 Caregiver requirements
63-13-30 Caregiver requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 11 of 11 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/11/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/10/2025). 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 9/10/2025 - High risk6/11/2025
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 10 of 11 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/11/2025. Resolved: On Site (6/11/2025). 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 risk6/11/2025
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 8 of 11 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/11/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/10/2025). 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 9/10/2025 - High risk6/11/2025
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 7 of 11 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/11/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/10/2025). 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 9/10/2025 - High risk6/11/2025
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 11 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/11/2025. Resolved: On Site (6/11/2025). 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 risk6/11/2025
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 11 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/11/2025. Resolved: Yes (6/11/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 6/11/2025 - High risk6/11/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 11 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/11/2025. Resolved: On Site (6/11/2025). 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 risk6/11/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 11 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/11/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/10/2025). 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 9/10/2025 - High risk6/11/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 11 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/11/2025. Resolved: On Site (6/11/2025). 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 risk6/11/2025
Inspection
Inspection — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 11 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/11/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/10/2025). Steps taken: All procedures 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 9/10/2025
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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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$869/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: CROSS, BERKELEY County
- Capacity: 48
- Type: Child Care Center
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