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May River Montessori School

60 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
licensed capacity
140
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$11,975
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About May River Montessori School

May River Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Bluffton, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 140 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care. It lists yearly tuition of $11,975.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
18 mo – 15 years (Toddler 18mo–3yr, Primary 3–6, Elementary 6–12, Secondary 12–15)
Hours today
8:00 AM to 2:45 PM
Licensed capacity
140 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 2:45 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:45 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:45 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:45 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages18 mo – 15 years (Toddler 18mo–3yr, Primary 3–6, Elementary 6–12, Secondary 12–15)
ProgramsAfter-school care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentSuzuki Method Music lessons (additional cost)
MoreFounded 1987
Licensed capacity140 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

May River Montessori School lists yearly tuition of $11,975. 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).

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Toddler days + Lunch Bunch, 8:00am-2:30pm$11,975
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 May River Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
140 children
License number
#17237
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 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 May River Montessori School

Is May River Montessori School licensed?

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

When was May River Montessori School last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has May River Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 May River Montessori School care for?

140, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are May River Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does May River Montessori School cost?

Yearly tuition of $11,975, as it lists it.

What is May River Montessori School's phone number?

(843) 757-2312.

Where is May River Montessori School?

60 Calhoun Street, Bluffton, SC 29910. The nearest other daycare we list is Cross Schools South Campus, 1.4 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).