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Curious Minds Day School

323 Academy Road, Saint George, SC 294774.5· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
91
a week, county median
$199
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About Curious Minds Day School

Curious Minds Day School is a licensed child care center in Saint George, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 91 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 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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Licensed capacity
91 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity91 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Curious Minds Day School 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 Curious Minds Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
91 children
License number
#24984
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Sep 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

  2. Apr 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Apr 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 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 Curious Minds Day School

Is Curious Minds Day School licensed?

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

When was Curious Minds Day School last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Curious Minds Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Curious Minds Day School care for?

91, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Curious Minds Day School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 563-3173 to confirm.

How much does Curious Minds Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 563-3173 to ask.

What is Curious Minds Day School's phone number?

(843) 563-3173.

Where is Curious Minds Day School?

323 Academy Road, Saint George, SC 29477. The nearest other daycare we list is Dorchester Academy, 0.4 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).