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James Island Elementary Head Start

1872 Grimball Road, Charleston, SC 29412
licensed capacity
40
a week, county median
$202
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About James Island Elementary Head Start

James Island Elementary Head Start is a child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is approved by the state, for up to 40 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
40 children

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Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

James Island Elementary Head Start 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 James Island Elementary Head Start

License

Status
Approved by the state and operating
License type
Approval (state-approved program, not a license)
Capacity
40 children
License number
#24149
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 8, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Oct 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

  2. Oct 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

  3. May 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026

  4. Apr 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025

  5. Feb 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 James Island Elementary Head Start

Is James Island Elementary Head Start licensed?

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

When was James Island Elementary Head Start last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on October 8, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has James Island Elementary Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 James Island Elementary Head Start care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are James Island Elementary Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 762-8240 to confirm.

How much does James Island Elementary Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 762-8240 to ask.

What is James Island Elementary Head Start's phone number?

(843) 762-8240.

Where is James Island Elementary Head Start?

1872 Grimball Road, Charleston, SC 29412. The nearest other daycare we list is James Island Elem AfterSchool Kaleidoscope Program, under 0.1 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).