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Charles Towne Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 256
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
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About Charles Towne Montessori School
Charles Towne Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 256 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with drop-in care, preschool and toddler care.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Montessori
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 15 months to 13 years
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 256 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 15 months to 13 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | AMI or AMS accredited teachers |
| More | Founded 1972 |
| Licensed capacity | 256 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Charles Towne Montessori School 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).
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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
State record
Inspection reports for Charles Towne Montessori School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 256 children
- License number
- #13782
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Aug 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
Aug 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
- Jun 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Mar 20, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Staff Requirements
Center Definitions
Corrected during the visit
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
Outdoor Space
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
Oct 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
Food Storage
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Charles Towne Montessori School
Is Charles Towne Montessori School licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Charles Towne Montessori School last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Charles Towne Montessori School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Charles Towne Montessori School care for?
256, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Charles Towne Montessori School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Charles Towne Montessori School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 571-1140 to ask.
What is Charles Towne Montessori School's phone number?
(843) 571-1140.
Where is Charles Towne Montessori School?
56 Leinbach Drive, Charleston, SC 29407. The nearest other daycare we list is Charles Webb Center, 0.5 miles away.