Lowcountry Community Action Agency/ Whitaker Center
1605 North Jeffries Blvd, Walterboro, SC
Dorothy Thompson
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $134
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About Dorothy Thompson
Dorothy Thompson is a licensed group home daycare in Walterboro, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (843) 549-9421 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dorothy Thompson has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Colleton County has a median price of $134 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.
Infant
Center$117
Home daycare$134
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$134
Preschool
Center$127
Home daycare$137
School age
Center$134
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Dorothy Thompson
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #16029
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Apr 14, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
Jan 14, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2026
Sep 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
Nov 5, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Meal Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
Meal Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
Mar 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Dec 7, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Outdoor Space
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
Dec 6, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Corrected during the visit
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024
- Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Dorothy Thompson
Is Dorothy Thompson licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Dorothy Thompson last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dorothy Thompson had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Dorothy Thompson care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Dorothy Thompson's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 549-9421 to confirm.
How much does Dorothy Thompson cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 549-9421 to ask.
What is Dorothy Thompson's phone number?
(843) 549-9421.
Where is Dorothy Thompson?
Walterboro, SC 29488. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.