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Minnie Hughes Elementary Head Start

8548 Willtown Road, Hollywood, SC 29449
licensed capacity
199
a week, county median
$202
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About Minnie Hughes Elementary Head Start

Minnie Hughes Elementary Head Start is a child care center in Hollywood, South Carolina. It is approved by the state, for up to 199 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
199 children

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Licensed capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

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Tuition and costs

Minnie Hughes Elementary Head Start 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).

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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 Minnie Hughes Elementary Head Start

License

Status
Approved by the state and operating
License type
Approval (state-approved program, not a license)
Capacity
199 children
License number
#23348
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 15 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 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. Sep 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

  2. Sep 1, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2025

  6. Apr 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

  7. Mar 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 20, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium severity

      Water Supply

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

  10. Apr 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Mar 7, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 6, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 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 Minnie Hughes Elementary Head Start

Is Minnie Hughes Elementary Head Start licensed?

Yes. Minnie Hughes Elementary Head Start is approved by the state and operating. This is how South Carolina authorizes this type of child care.

When was Minnie Hughes Elementary Head Start last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Minnie Hughes Elementary Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 9 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Minnie Hughes Elementary Head Start care for?

199, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Minnie Hughes Elementary Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 889-4010 to confirm.

How much does Minnie Hughes Elementary Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 889-4010 to ask.

What is Minnie Hughes Elementary Head Start's phone number?

(843) 889-4010.

Where is Minnie Hughes Elementary Head Start?

8548 Willtown Road, Hollywood, SC 29449. The nearest other daycare we list is Adams Run Children Academy, 5 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).