Sunshine House #28
8180 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC
4.2· 40 reviews
Above and Beyond Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 119
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Above and Beyond Child Development Center
Above and Beyond Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in North Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 119 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 119 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 119 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Above and Beyond Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dorchester County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$199
Home daycare$138
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$138
Preschool
Center$181
Home daycare$133
School age
Center$138
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Above and Beyond Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 119 children
- License number
- #24652
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 12 of 13 visits · 33 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 12
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jul 16, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Jun 16, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Staff Records
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026
Diapering
Corrected during the visit
Apr 28, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Staff Requirements
Electrical Sources
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Diapering
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
Mar 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Sanitation
Corrected during the visit
Feb 23, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Oct 6, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
Diapering
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
Diapering
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
Staff Requirements
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
Water Supply
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
Jul 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Outdoor Space
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Electrical Sources
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Apr 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Sanitation
Corrected during the visit
Show 4 earlier visits
Apr 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Sanitation
Corrected during the visit
Mar 6, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Sanitation
Corrected during the visit
Center Definitions
Corrected during the visit
Feb 12, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
Sanitation
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Oct 9, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Above and Beyond Child Development Center
Is Above and Beyond Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Above and Beyond Child Development Center last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Above and Beyond Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 12 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 31 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Above and Beyond Child Development Center care for?
119, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Above and Beyond Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Above and Beyond Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 974-4277 to ask.
What is Above and Beyond Child Development Center's phone number?
(843) 974-4277.
Where is Above and Beyond Child Development Center?
7951 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29418. The nearest other daycare we list is The Butterfly Academy, 0.1 miles away.