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Joseph S. Shanklin Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 40
- a week, county median
- $199
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About Joseph S. Shanklin Head Start
Joseph S. Shanklin Head Start is a child care center in Beaufort, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (843) 255-7233 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Joseph S. Shanklin Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Beaufort County has a median price of $199 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$199
Home daycare$138
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$138
Preschool
Center$181
Home daycare$133
School age
Center$138
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Joseph S. Shanklin Head Start
License
- Status
- Approved by the state and operating
- License type
- Approval (state-approved program, not a license)
- Capacity
- 40 children
- License number
- #24067
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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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- Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Joseph S. Shanklin Head Start
Is Joseph S. Shanklin Head Start licensed?
Yes. Joseph S. Shanklin Head Start is approved by the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.
When was Joseph S. Shanklin Head Start last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Joseph S. Shanklin Head Start had rules cited by the state?
No. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Joseph S. Shanklin Head Start care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Joseph S. Shanklin Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 255-7233 to confirm.
How much does Joseph S. Shanklin Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 255-7233 to ask.
What is Joseph S. Shanklin Head Start's phone number?
(843) 255-7233.
Where is Joseph S. Shanklin Head Start?
121 Morrall Drive, Beaufort, SC 29906. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry- Shanklin Club, under 0.1 miles away.