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Loving and Learning Child Care Center

5353 Park Forest Parkway, North Charleston, SC 294184.9· 35 reviews
licensed capacity
214
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About

About Loving and Learning Child Care Center

Loving and Learning Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in North Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 214 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
214 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumLearning without tears
EnrichmentDance, soccer shots, Amazing Athletes
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty training
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1979
Licensed capacity214 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Loving and Learning Child Care Center 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).

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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 Loving and Learning Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
214 children
License number
#24416
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

  2. Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Rest Equipment

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Food Storage

      Corrected during the visit

  4. May 16, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh severity

      Sleeping

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding Chairs

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

  5. May 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Aug 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024

  7. Jan 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 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 Loving and Learning Child Care Center

Is Loving and Learning Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was Loving and Learning Child Care Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Loving and Learning Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Loving and Learning Child Care Center care for?

214, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Loving and Learning Child Care Center's hours?

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

How much does Loving and Learning Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 552-8585 to ask.

What is Loving and Learning Child Care Center's phone number?

(843) 552-8585.

Where is Loving and Learning Child Care Center?

5353 Park Forest Parkway, North Charleston, SC 29418. The nearest other daycare we list is Riverpointe Christian Academy-North, 0.4 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).