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KinderCare

8730 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 294204.6· 50 reviews
licensed capacity
290
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About KinderCare

KinderCare is a licensed child care center in North Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 290 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 12 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
290 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentCooking Academy, Music Explorers, Phonics Adventures (Learning Adventures enrichment classes)
StaffAward-winning teachers; teacher recognized with Educational Excellence Award; Center Director holds Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsFirst Steps 4K (contracted provider)
TransportationTransportation (transportation from the center to the child's school and back)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity290 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

KinderCare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dorchester 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.
Dorchester County medians, full time, per week

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

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 KinderCare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
290 children
License number
#24940
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 13, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Mar 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2026

  2. Oct 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

  3. May 15, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  4. May 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025

  5. Dec 10, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

  7. Jun 11, 2024VisitNo 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 KinderCare

Is KinderCare licensed?

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

When was KinderCare last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on March 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has KinderCare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 KinderCare care for?

290, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are KinderCare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does KinderCare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 552-0123 to ask.

What is KinderCare's phone number?

(843) 552-0123.

Where is KinderCare?

8730 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29420. The nearest other daycare we list is The Oaks Children's Academy, 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).