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Little Hands Childhood Development Center

573 College Park Road, Ladson, SC 294562.8· 32 reviews
licensed capacity
114
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$240
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About Little Hands Childhood Development Center

Little Hands Childhood Development Center is a licensed child care center in Ladson, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 114 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $240 to $285.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 5 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
114 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 - 6:00 PM Mon-Fri”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
EnrichmentSoccer Shots
StaffHighly-qualified teachers and staff
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Staff helped with potty training
SafetyOutdoor playground
AccreditationOther accreditation (ABC Quality Rated)
MoreFounded 2018
Licensed capacity114 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Hands Childhood Development Center lists weekly tuition from $240 to $285. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Berkeley County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
0-1 Years Old, Meals Included$285
1-2 Years Old, Younger Toddler$275
2-2.5 Years Old, Older Toddler$265
2.5-3 Years Old, Pre School$260
3-4 Years Old$250
4-5 Years Old$240
Registration Fee$200
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Berkeley 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 Little Hands Childhood Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
114 children
License number
#24992
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 14 visits · 28 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 9
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 2

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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See all 14 visits
  1. Aug 11, 2026Complaint investigation8 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

  2. Jun 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

  3. Jul 31, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025

  4. May 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Nov 7, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 28, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  9. May 30, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Apr 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Apr 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 8, 2024Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Sleeping

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

  3. Jan 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

  4. Nov 15, 2023VisitNo 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 Little Hands Childhood Development Center

Is Little Hands Childhood Development Center licensed?

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

When was Little Hands Childhood Development Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Hands Childhood Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 9 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Little Hands Childhood Development Center care for?

114, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Hands Childhood Development Center's hours?

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

How much does Little Hands Childhood Development Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $240 to $285, as it lists it.

What is Little Hands Childhood Development Center's phone number?

(843) 996-4545.

Where is Little Hands Childhood Development Center?

573 College Park Road, Ladson, SC 29456. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Hands Big Hearts Childcare Center, 0.8 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).