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Choppee Head Start

8055 Choppee Road, Georgetown, SC 294405.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$222
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About Choppee Head Start

Choppee Head Start is a child care center in Georgetown, South Carolina. It is approved by the state, for up to 180 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 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
180 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 capacity180 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Choppee Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Georgetown County has a median price of $222 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.
Georgetown County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$222
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$208
Home daycare$154

Preschool

Center$163
Home daycare$143

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$93

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 Choppee Head Start

License

Status
Approved by the state and operating
License type
Approval (state-approved program, not a license)
Capacity
180 children
License number
#23542
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Transportation 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. Mar 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Food Storage

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

  3. Apr 8, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 12, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • TransportationHigh severity

      Transportation

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Meal Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      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 Choppee Head Start

Is Choppee Head Start licensed?

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

When was Choppee Head Start last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Choppee Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Choppee Head Start care for?

180, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Choppee Head Start's hours?

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

How much does Choppee Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 485-4231 to ask.

What is Choppee Head Start's phone number?

(843) 485-4231.

Where is Choppee Head Start?

8055 Choppee Road, Georgetown, SC 29440. The nearest other daycare we list is Tara Hall School, Inc d/b/a Mingo Creek Academy, 5.2 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).