Mary Ford Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address3180 Thomasina McPherson Boulevard, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29405
CityNORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405
CountyCHARLESTON
Phone(843)-729-0266
Operating details
Hours<ul><li>M-3:00PM-6:00PM</li><li>T-3:00PM-6:00PM</li><li>W-3:00PM-6:00PM</li><li>Th-3:00PM-6:00PM</li><li>F-3:00PM-6:00PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Capacity160
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High21
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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3180 Thomasina McPherson Boulevard, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29405, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/12/2026
- High14
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk2/12/2026
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 2/12/2026. Resolved: Yes (5/20/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 5/20/2026
2025
- High risk11/7/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Annual Review Follow Up" inspection on 11/7/2025. Resolved: Yes (1/12/2026). 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 1/12/2026 - High risk7/2/2025
Center Definitions
Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 6 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 7/2/2025. Resolved: On Site (7/2/2025). Steps taken: All definitions 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 at inspection - High risk7/2/2025
Reporting of Incidents
Reporting of Incidents — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 6 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 7/2/2025. Resolved: On Site (7/2/2025). Steps taken: Appropriate information was gathered, and training/TA 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 - High risk7/2/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 6 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 7/2/2025. Resolved: On Site (7/2/2025). 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 - High risk7/2/2025
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 6 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 7/2/2025. Resolved: On Site (7/2/2025). Steps taken: The staff was reassigned to other classrooms 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 - Medium risk7/2/2025
Temperature
Temperature — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 6 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 7/2/2025. Resolved: On Site (7/2/2025). 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 at inspection - High riskStandard 637/2/2025
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 7/2/2025. Resolved: Yes (11/7/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 11/7/2025 - High risk5/6/2025
Center Definitions
Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 5/6/2025. Resolved: On Site (5/6/2025). Steps taken: All definitions 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 at inspection - High risk5/6/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 5/6/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/18/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 10/18/2025 - High risk5/6/2025
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 5/6/2025. Resolved: On Site (5/6/2025). 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 - Medium risk5/6/2025
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 5/6/2025. Resolved: Yes (2/12/2026). 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 2/12/2026 - High risk3/21/2025
Center Definitions
Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 3/21/2025. Resolved: On Site (3/21/2025). 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 - High risk3/21/2025
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 3/21/2025. Resolved: On Site (3/21/2025). Steps taken: Tracking procedure was reviewed, and TA/training was provided, as necessary. TA/Training was provided to the teacher and/or director, co-director or owner/operator. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk3/21/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 3/21/2025. Resolved: On Site (3/21/2025). Steps taken: TA/Training was provided to the teacher and/or director, co-director or owner/operator. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection
2024
- High risk11/1/2024
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Renewal Application Follow Up" inspection on 11/1/2024. Resolved: On Site (11/1/2024). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection
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.
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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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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: NORTH CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON County
- Capacity: 160
- Type: Child Care Center
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