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Little Steps Daycare & Preschool

18 C Oak Forest Road, Bluffton, SC 299104.0· 29 reviews

licensed capacity: 122
open each week: 5 days
a week, county median: $199

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About

About Little Steps Daycare & Preschool

Little Steps Daycare & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Bluffton, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 122 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBilingual program

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Type: Child care center
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Hours today: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity: 122 children

Hours

MondayToday	7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday	7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday	7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday	7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday	7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

Programs

Programs and care

Programs	Full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
Approach	Bilingual / immersion (Spanish/English)
Daily life	Potty training: Potty training begins in the 2-year-old class; teacher works with children and family
Languages	Spanish
Licensed capacity	122 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Steps Daycare & Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Beaufort County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Beaufort 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 Steps Daycare & Preschool

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: License
Capacity: 122 children
License number: #24897

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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

Supervision and ratios 4
Health, medication and illness 4
Staff training and qualifications 3
Background checks 1
Food and nutrition 1
Records and paperwork 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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Jun 10, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2026
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2026
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  63-13-30 Caregiver requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2026
Apr 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
- Background checksHigh severity
  63-13-40 Background checks for employment
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
Oct 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2024Visit1 rule cited
- Food and nutritionHigh severity
  Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Food and nutritionHigh severity
  Feeding, Eating, and Drinking
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
Apr 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 29, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

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Nov 29, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
- Records and paperworkHigh severity
  Parent Access and Communication
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

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 Steps Daycare & Preschool

Is Little Steps Daycare & Preschool licensed?

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

When was Little Steps Daycare & Preschool last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Steps Daycare & Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Steps Daycare & Preschool care for?

122, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Steps Daycare & Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Steps Daycare & Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 815-3276 to ask.

What is Little Steps Daycare & Preschool's phone number?

(843) 815-3276.

Where is Little Steps Daycare & Preschool?

18 C Oak Forest Road, Bluffton, SC 29910. The nearest other daycare we list is Limitless Pediatric Solutions, 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).