Child care center

Kids Garden

61 Windemere Blvd, Charleston, SC 294074.9· 61 reviews

licensed capacity: 100
open each week: 5 days
a week, county median: $202

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About

About Kids Garden

Kids Garden is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori, Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, drop-in care, full-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals provided

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Ages 1 - 12
Hours today: Closed today
Licensed capacity: 100 children

Hours

Monday	8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday	8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday	8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday	8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday	8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	Not listed
SundayToday	Not listed

Hours it lists: “Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	Ages 1 - 12
Programs	After-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, preschool and summer camp
Approach	Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia
Enrichment	Art, science, and exploration
Daily life	Meals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Sat-Sun reserved for parties and parent's night out
Discounts	Membership Packages: discounted rates with hourly increments of 12, 24, 48 & 72
Licensed capacity	100 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids Garden 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.

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 Kids Garden

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: License
Capacity: 100 children
License number: #25861

See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 11 visits · 38 rules in all · 33 corrected

Supervision and ratios 15
Staff training and qualifications 6
Background checks 3
Records and paperwork 3
Building, equipment and play areas 2
Health, medication and illness 1
Transportation 1
Other rules 7

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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Sep 18, 2026Follow-up visit5 rules cited
- Background checksHigh severity
  63-13-40 Background checks for employment
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Staff Health
Jun 19, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
- Records and paperworkMedium severity
  Staff Records
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
- Records and paperworkHigh severity
  Staff Records
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Inspection
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
Nov 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
May 28, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Corrected during the visit
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity
  Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
- TransportationHigh severity
  Transportation
  Corrected during the visit
Mar 21, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
Feb 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity
  Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment
  Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
Jan 10, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
- Records and paperworkHigh severity
  Reporting of Incidents
  Corrected during the visit
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
- Background checksHigh severity
  63-13-40 Background checks for employment
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
Jul 29, 2024Follow-up visit3 rules cited
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
Jun 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
- Background checksHigh severity
  63-13-40 Background checks for employment
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Follow-up visit3 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit

Show 1 earlier visit

Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo 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 Kids Garden

Is Kids Garden licensed?

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

When was Kids Garden last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Garden had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 10 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Kids Garden care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Kids Garden's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids Garden cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 637-4602 to ask.

What is Kids Garden's phone number?

(843) 637-4602.

Where is Kids Garden?

61 Windemere Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407. The nearest other daycare we list is Oak Grove Montessori, 0.2 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).