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Little Sandpipers Preschool

500 Oakbrook Lane, Summerville, SC 294854.3· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
58
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Little Sandpipers Preschool

Little Sandpipers Preschool is a licensed child care center in Summerville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 58 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 6 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
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
58 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity58 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Sandpipers Preschool 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 Little Sandpipers Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
58 children
License number
#26108
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 22 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 9
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Other rules 4

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. Aug 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessLow severity

      Sanitation

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

  2. Mar 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 21, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Diapering

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh 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: Nov 24, 2025

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Oct 7, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • 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: Nov 24, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

  5. Sep 2, 2025Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 30, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Medications and Medical Procedures

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  7. May 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 4, 2025Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025

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 Sandpipers Preschool

Is Little Sandpipers Preschool licensed?

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

When was Little Sandpipers Preschool last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Sandpipers Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Sandpipers Preschool care for?

58, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Sandpipers Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Sandpipers Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 285-9383 to ask.

What is Little Sandpipers Preschool's phone number?

(843) 285-9383.

Where is Little Sandpipers Preschool?

500 Oakbrook Lane, Summerville, SC 29485. The nearest other daycare we list is Oakbrook Child Development Center, 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).