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Beaufort Head Start

1800 Prince St., Beaufort, SC 299024.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Beaufort Head Start

Beaufort Head Start is a child care center in Beaufort, South Carolina. It is approved by the state, for up to 60 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Beaufort Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Beaufort 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.
Beaufort 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 Beaufort Head Start

License

Status
Approved by the state and operating
License type
Approval (state-approved program, not a license)
Capacity
60 children
License number
#18011
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Aug 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026

  2. Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Beaufort Head Start

Is Beaufort Head Start licensed?

Yes. Beaufort Head Start is approved by the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was Beaufort Head Start last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Beaufort Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Beaufort Head Start care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Beaufort Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Beaufort Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 255-7233 to ask.

What is Beaufort Head Start's phone number?

(843) 255-7233.

Where is Beaufort Head Start?

1800 Prince St., Beaufort, SC 29902. The nearest other daycare we list is Child Enrichment Center, 0.5 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).