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Arms of Joy

606 West 4th North St., Summerville, SC 29483
licensed capacity
20
a week, county median
$199
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About Arms of Joy

Arms of Joy is a licensed child care center in Summerville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Licensed capacity
20 children

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Programs and care

Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Arms of Joy 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).

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Dorchester County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Arms of Joy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
20 children
License number
#18304
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 7
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Jul 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 29, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Feb 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026

  4. Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceLow severity

      Program of Activities

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

  5. Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 22, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jan 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

Copied from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Arms of Joy

Is Arms of Joy licensed?

Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Arms of Joy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Arms of Joy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Arms of Joy care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Arms of Joy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 225-4050 to confirm.

How much does Arms of Joy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 225-4050 to ask.

What is Arms of Joy's phone number?

(843) 225-4050.

Where is Arms of Joy?

606 West 4th North St., Summerville, SC 29483. The nearest other daycare we list is Blessed Generations Day Care, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).