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Carousel Early Childhood Center

1083 Jenkins Road, Charleston, SC 294074.7· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
116
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About Carousel Early Childhood Center

Carousel Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 116 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 18 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
116 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity116 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Carousel Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Charleston County has a median price of $202 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.
Charleston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$139

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$139

Preschool

Center$184
Home daycare$134

School age

Center$139
Home daycare$90

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 Carousel Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
116 children
License number
#14748
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 18 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Other rules 2

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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See all 14 visits
  1. Jul 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 22, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Medications and Medical Procedures

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026

  4. Dec 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Nov 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Temperature

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

  8. May 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Apr 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jan 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Aug 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Food Storage

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

  2. May 23, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Dec 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Food Storage

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Oct 20, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

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 Carousel Early Childhood Center

Is Carousel Early Childhood Center licensed?

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

When was Carousel Early Childhood Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Carousel Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 7 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Carousel Early Childhood Center care for?

116, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Carousel Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Carousel Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 763-2378 to ask.

What is Carousel Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(843) 763-2378.

Where is Carousel Early Childhood Center?

1083 Jenkins Road, Charleston, SC 29407. The nearest other daycare we list is Ashley River Kaleidoscope, 0.2 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).