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876 South Colony Drive, Charleston, SC
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James Simons Elementary School
- licensed capacity
- 260
- open each week
- 4 days
- a week, county median
- $202
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About
About James Simons Elementary School
James Simons Elementary School is a child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is approved by the state, for up to 260 children.
It is open Tuesday to Friday, 7:20 AM to 3:15 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriBefore- and after-school
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 260 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:20 AM to 3:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:20 AM to 3:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:20 AM to 3:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:20 AM to 3:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Related Arts--Music, PE, Spanish, Technology, Library; Yoga |
| Licensed capacity | 260 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
James Simons Elementary School 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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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
State record
Inspection reports for James Simons Elementary School
License
- Status
- Approved by the state and operating
- License type
- Approval (state-approved program, not a license)
- Capacity
- 260 children
- License number
- #24565
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 3, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025
- Jul 8, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Apr 11, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
Feb 18, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about James Simons Elementary School
Is James Simons Elementary School licensed?
Yes. James Simons Elementary School is approved by the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.
When was James Simons Elementary School last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on October 3, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has James Simons Elementary School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Simons Elementary School care for?
260, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are James Simons Elementary School's hours?
Tuesday to Friday, 7:20 AM to 3:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does James Simons Elementary School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 724-7763 to ask.
What is James Simons Elementary School's phone number?
(843) 724-7763.
Where is James Simons Elementary School?
741 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403. The nearest other daycare we list is Charleston Catholic School, under 0.1 miles away.