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Little People Big World

267 Treeland Drive Suite D, Ladson, SC 294563.7· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
108
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About

About Little People Big World

Little People Big World is a licensed child care center in Ladson, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 108 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 11 of them. 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
108 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

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity108 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little People Big World has not listed its tuition. 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).

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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
108 children
License number
#22532
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 13 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 10
  • Food and nutrition 9
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 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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See all 13 visits
  1. Jun 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 12, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Diapering

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Electrical Sources

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

  4. Jul 17, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jan 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

  6. Oct 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024

  8. Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  9. May 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Mar 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Mar 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 6, 2024Complaint investigation14 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Food Storage

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Meal Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Food Storage

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Bathrooms

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Food Storage

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasLow severity

      Bathrooms

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh severity

      Fire Safety

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Nov 4, 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 People Big World

Is Little People Big World licensed?

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

When was Little People Big World last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little People Big World had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 11 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 People Big World care for?

108, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little People Big World's hours?

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

How much does Little People Big World cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 557-8171 to ask.

What is Little People Big World's phone number?

(843) 557-8171.

Where is Little People Big World?

267 Treeland Drive Suite D, Ladson, SC 29456. The nearest other daycare we list is Faith Christian School, 0.6 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).