Sunshine House # 60
4008 Salt Pointe Parkway, North Charleston, SC
4.4· 36 reviews
Mary Ford HS & EHS
- licensed capacity
- 189
- a week, county median
- $202
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About
About Mary Ford HS & EHS
Mary Ford HS & EHS is a child care center in North Charleston, South Carolina. It is approved by the state, for up to 189 children.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 14 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 189 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (843) 745-2193 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 189 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mary Ford HS & EHS 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Mary Ford HS & EHS
License
- Status
- Approved by the state and operating
- License type
- Approval (state-approved program, not a license)
- Capacity
- 189 children
- License number
- #22564
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 22, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 14 of 15 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 9
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 6
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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May 22, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Discipline and Behavior Management
Corrected during the visit
May 19, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Center Definitions
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
Feb 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Outdoor Space
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
Sep 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Center Definitions
Corrected during the visit
May 20, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
Staff Records
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
Center Definitions
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
Center Definitions
Corrected during the visit
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
Nov 22, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Discipline and Behavior Management
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Oct 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Center Definitions
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Corrected during the visit
Center Definitions
Corrected during the visit
Show 5 earlier visits
Oct 2, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
Staff Records
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Sep 24, 2024Complaint investigation7 rules cited
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Staff Records
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Mar 22, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Mar 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Jan 22, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Reporting of Incidents
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Mary Ford HS & EHS
Is Mary Ford HS & EHS licensed?
Yes. Mary Ford HS & EHS is approved by the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.
When was Mary Ford HS & EHS last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on May 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mary Ford HS & EHS had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 14 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Mary Ford HS & EHS care for?
189, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Mary Ford HS & EHS's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 745-2193 to confirm.
How much does Mary Ford HS & EHS cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 745-2193 to ask.
What is Mary Ford HS & EHS's phone number?
(843) 745-2193.
Where is Mary Ford HS & EHS?
3180 Thomasina Mcpherison Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29405. The nearest other daycare we list is Mary Ford Elementary Kaleidoscope Afterschool Program, under 0.1 miles away.