Cheraw Head Start
CHERAW, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1345A Dizzy Gillespie Drive, CHERAW, SC, 29520
CityCHERAW, SC 29520
CountyCHESTERFIELD
Phone(843)-537-5248
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>
Capacity193
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/24/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium1
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Location
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1345A Dizzy Gillespie Drive, CHERAW, SC, 29520, CHERAW, SC 29520
Questions to ask on a tour
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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
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/24/2024
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2024
- Medium risk10/24/2024
Child Records
Child Records — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 10/24/2024. Resolved: Yes (10/30/2024). Steps taken: The child’s file(s) was completed with the appropriate documents as required. (Immunization, complete 2900, medication permission, discipline policy, etc.). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 10/30/2024 - High risk10/24/2024
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 10/24/2024. Resolved: Yes (11/20/2024). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 11/20/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$861/month
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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: CHERAW, CHESTERFIELD County
- Capacity: 193
- Type: Child Care Center
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