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Messy Monkeys Child Care Center

2487 Ashley River Rd #8, Charleston, SC 294144.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
89
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About Messy Monkeys Child Care Center

Messy Monkeys Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 89 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-K
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
89 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Licensed capacity89 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Messy Monkeys Child Care Center 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 Messy Monkeys Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
89 children
License number
#25880
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Food and nutrition 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 2

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. Jul 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 19, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025

    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Food Service

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Feeding, Eating, and Drinking

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Mar 19, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Staff Records

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Staff Records

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Mar 13, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      63-13-30 Caregiver requirements

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jun 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

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 Messy Monkeys Child Care Center

Is Messy Monkeys 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 Messy Monkeys Child Care Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Messy Monkeys Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Messy Monkeys Child Care Center care for?

89, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Messy Monkeys Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Messy Monkeys Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 718-2358 to ask.

What is Messy Monkeys Child Care Center's phone number?

(843) 718-2358.

Where is Messy Monkeys Child Care Center?

2487 Ashley River Rd #8, Charleston, SC 29414. The nearest other daycare we list is C.A.R.E. Academy, 0.1 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).