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Foster’s Child Care & Development Center

2260 Otranto Road, Charleston, SC 294064.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About Foster’s Child Care & Development Center

Foster’s Child Care & Development Center is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-K
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
72 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
Hours it lists: “6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPre-K
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Foster’s Child Care & Development 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).

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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 Foster’s Child Care & Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
72 children
License number
#14606
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Transportation 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. Jun 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 10, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Electrical Sources

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

    • TransportationHigh severity

      Transportation

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

    • TransportationMedium severity

      Transportation

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

  4. Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  7. May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 26, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Feb 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      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 Foster’s Child Care & Development Center

Is Foster’s Child Care & Development Center licensed?

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

When was Foster’s Child Care & Development Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Foster’s Child Care & Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Foster’s Child Care & Development Center care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Foster’s Child Care & Development Center's hours?

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

How much does Foster’s Child Care & Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 569-3914 to ask.

What is Foster’s Child Care & Development Center's phone number?

(843) 569-3914.

Where is Foster’s Child Care & Development Center?

2260 Otranto Road, Charleston, SC 29406. The nearest other daycare we list is Coastal Academy of Otranto, 0.3 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).