Child care center

Loving & Learning

876 South Colony Drive, Charleston, SC 294074.5· 8 reviews

licensed capacity: 202
open each week: 5 days
a week, county median: $202

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About

About Loving & Learning

Loving & Learning is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 202 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: 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 23 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: 202 children

Hours

MondayToday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday	6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

Programs

Programs and care

Programs	After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Curriculum	Creative Curriculum
Staff	All caregivers participate in ongoing training throughout the year
Daily life	Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Twos program focuses on independence through potty training
Safety	Outdoor playground
Transportation	Transportation (field trips)
Licensed capacity	202 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

Loving & Learning has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Charleston County has a median price of $202 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.

Charleston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202

Home daycare$139

Toddler

Center$188

Home daycare$139

Preschool

Center$184

Home daycare$134

School age

Center$139

Home daycare$90

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 & Learning

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: License
Capacity: 202 children
License number: #24835

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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

Staff training and qualifications 5
Supervision and ratios 5
Health, medication and illness 4
Background checks 1
Building, equipment and play areas 1
Records and paperwork 1
Safety and hazards 1
Discipline and child guidance 1
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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See all 7 visits

Jun 2, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
- Background checksHigh severity
  63-13-40 Background checks for employment
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  63-13-30 Caregiver requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  63-13-110 First Aid and CPR Certificates
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity
  Outdoor Space
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
Jul 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
Dec 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
- Records and paperworkHigh severity
  Reporting of Incidents
  Corrected during the visit
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
Sep 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
Jul 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
- Safety and hazardsMedium severity
  Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
  Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Water Safety Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
Apr 16, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity
  Discipline and Behavior Management
  Corrected during the visit
- 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
Dec 8, 2023Follow-up visitNo 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 Loving & Learning

Is Loving & Learning licensed?

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

When was Loving & Learning last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Loving & Learning had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 & Learning care for?

202, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Loving & Learning's hours?

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

How much does Loving & Learning cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 571-0080 to ask.

What is Loving & Learning's phone number?

(843) 571-0080.

Where is Loving & Learning?

876 South Colony Drive, Charleston, SC 29407. The nearest other daycare we list is Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 0.3 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).