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James Island Presbyterian Child Care Center

1632 Fort Johnson Rd., Charleston, SC 294123.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
232
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$120
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About James Island Presbyterian Child Care Center

James Island Presbyterian Child Care Center is a child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is registered with the state, for up to 232 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care and summer camp. It lists weekly tuition of $120.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Rising K5-3rd grade (Summer Day Camp); Rising 4th-6th grade (Youth Adventure Camp)
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
232 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “07:00 am – 06:00 pm, closed for all major holidays”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesRising K5-3rd grade (Summer Day Camp); Rising 4th-6th grade (Youth Adventure Camp)
ProgramsAfter-school care and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (James Island Presbyterian)
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
TransportationTransportation (JIPF buses transport students from local elementary schools)
Licensed capacity232 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

James Island Presbyterian Child Care Center lists weekly tuition of $120. 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).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After School Weekly Rate, Monday through Friday, first child rate$120
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Full Day Rate for school closures or holiday breaks, first child rate$40
Non-Enrolled Full Day, first child rate$50
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Presbyterian Child Care Center

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered family child care home
Capacity
232 children
License number
#436
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 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. Aug 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

  2. Jul 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025

  3. Jul 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025

  4. Mar 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

  5. Jun 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 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 James Island Presbyterian Child Care Center

Is James Island Presbyterian Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. James Island Presbyterian Child Care Center is registered with the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was James Island Presbyterian Child Care Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has James Island Presbyterian Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 5 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 James Island Presbyterian Child Care Center care for?

232, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are James Island Presbyterian Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does James Island Presbyterian Child Care Center cost?

Weekly tuition of $120, as it lists it.

What is James Island Presbyterian Child Care Center's phone number?

(843) 795-3137.

Where is James Island Presbyterian Child Care Center?

1632 Fort Johnson Rd., Charleston, SC 29412. The nearest other daycare we list is Green World School, 0.5 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).