Golden Strip Head Start Center

SIMPSONVILLE, SCChild Care CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data

Capacity168

Hours<ul><li>M-7:30AM-2:30PM</li><li>T-7:30AM-2:30PM</li><li>W-7:30AM-2:30PM</li><li>Th-7:30AM-2:30PM</li><li>F-7:30AM-2:30PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>

Est. price$861/mo

Contact information

Address1120 Howard Drive, SIMPSONVILLE, SC, 29681

CitySIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681

CountyGREENVILLE

Phone(864)-688-2232

Operating details

Hours<ul><li>M-7:30AM-2:30PM</li><li>T-7:30AM-2:30PM</li><li>W-7:30AM-2:30PM</li><li>Th-7:30AM-2:30PM</li><li>F-7:30AM-2:30PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>

Capacity168

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

High2
Medium-High0
Medium0
Medium-Low0
Low0

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Location

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1120 Howard Drive, SIMPSONVILLE, SC, 29681, SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681

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Questions to ask on a tour

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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
Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/15/2026

High2
Medium-High0
Medium0
Medium-Low0
Low0

2026

High risk4/15/2026
Discipline and Behavior Management
Discipline and Behavior Management — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Review" inspection on 4/15/2026. Resolved: On Site (4/15/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection

2025

High risk1/13/2025
Center Definitions
Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint Follow Up" inspection on 1/13/2025. Resolved: On Site (1/13/2025). 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

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

2Total Violations

1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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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

$861/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: SIMPSONVILLE, GREENVILLE County
Capacity: 168
Type: Child Care Center

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